Riot police fire teargas as 250,000 take part in schools protests across France Officers also carry out baton charges as students, staff and parents march in cities including Paris, Marseille and Lyon The Guardian - UK · 6h ago
One Single Planet: French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand on his 'Vivre Ensemble' portraits Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand spoke to Euronews about his Vivre Ensemble portrait project, celebrating the people, diversity and connections that shape contemporary France. Euronews · Sep 23
Real Pashmina vs Fake: How to Spot Authentic Kashmiri Shawls and Where Kani Weaving Fits In The fibre: what pashmina actually meansA genuine pashmina comes from one animal, one region, and one diameter of fibre. The Changthangi goat, raised by nomadic Changpa herders on the Changthang plateau of Ladakh at altitudes above 4,500 metres, produces an underwool with a diameter of 12 to 16 microns. That… Times Life · Sep 4
Arsenal given green light to sign Gabriel Martinelli replacement for fraction of Vinicius Jr. price Arsenal have received the green light to make an impactful summer signing for a fraction of what it would have previously cost FourFourTwo · Aug 27
Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare When temperatures get to 40C inside, and French building regulations won’t even allow shutters, these tenants’ listed homes are simply unlivable, says Anna Richards, a journalist based in Lyon The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Champions League: Lyon in trouble after defeat in preliminary round Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 away to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon. France 24 · Aug 5
‘Hearty fare, red gingham tablecloths and chalkboard menus’: my search for the perfect bouchon in Lyon These traditional restaurants are the culinary backbone of this gastronomic capital, but finding the real deal means tackling offal – and red wine – for breakfast The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
France inducts Resistance fighter, soldier, historian Marc Bloch into its Panthéon of greats Eighty-two years after he was executed by Nazis, Resistance fighter and historian Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Panthéon on Tuesday to repose alongside such luminaries as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. A professor in medieval history, Bloch fought for France in World War I and joined the Resistance in… France 24 · Jun 23
France's street music festivals go ahead despite extreme heat and alcohol ban France is preparing to host annual street music festival Fête de la Musique in boiling heat, with a third of the country on red alert and alcohol consumption banned in the streets. While some French cities have cancelled Sunday's events, celebrations are going ahead in Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg and other… Radio France Internationale · Jun 21
OL Lyonnes and Scotland’s Caroline Weir: ‘I would love to be competing for the Champions League’ Caroline Weir tells Tom Garry she is chasing a trophy-laden spell in France and hopes a dream can be fulfilled by playing in the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Suspected human-to-human sexual transmission of dermatophilosis According to a study, sexual encounters in gay saunas in Lyon may have been responsible for the transmission. Antibiotic treatment led to a rapid improvement in patients’ condition. Euronews · Jun 15
Man linked to Dominique Pelicot on trial accused of drugging and raping partner A man with ties to convicted French mass rapist Dominique Pelicot is on trial in Lyon, accused of drugging and raping his partner while filming the assaults and streaming them online. Radio France Internationale · Jun 12
How to watch Barcelona vs Lyon: Live Streams, TV Schedule and Preview for Women’s Champions League final All the ways to watch Barcelona vs Lyon live streams online – including for FREE – in the Women's Champions League final at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo. TechRadar · May 23
Swatch fans left frustrated as stores stay closed amid watch frenzy Dozens of shoppers gathered outside a Swatch store in Lyon hoping to buy a sought-after watch released with Audemars Piguet, only to find the shop closed following disturbances and stock shortages. Euronews · May 19
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Craig Venter obituary Pioneering and controversial geneticist who was one of the first to sequence the human genome, in part by using his own DNA
The Independent UK · May 13 I’ve been to more than 120 cities – these are the six best in Europe for a solo summer break Having visited many European cities alone, Lydia Swinscoe shares her top picks for culture, great food and intriguing neighbourhoods in 2026
The Independent UK · May 4 Teenage prodigy Paul Seixas to make Tour de France debut this July The 19-year-old from Lyon is already being hyped as the successor to Bernard Hinault, the last French winner of the Tour de France
AAP · May 2 European reign for Arsenal's Matildas ends in Lyon Arsenal's three Matildas, who enjoyed their finest club moment with a Champions League triumph last season, have been dethroned as queens of European soccer.
Radio France Internationale · May 1 Labour Day sees clashes as French unions demand pay rise and bakery row continues Labour Day marches across France on Friday focused on wages, workers’ rights and the future of the 1 May public holiday, as unions pushed for higher pay, bakers and florists opened despite legal uncertainty and clashes broke out in Lyon and Nantes.
The Guardian - UK · May 1 Arsenal target Champions League history but Lyonnes promise semi-final comeback Renée Slegers’ team take their first-leg lead to France knowing a repeat of last season’s display will see them into a second European final in a row
The Guardian - UK · May 1 Football drama awaits, F1 returns and it’s the World Snooker final – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports
Radio France Internationale · Apr 7 'We are all connected': France hosts summit linking health and environment The One Health summit, being held over two days in Lyon, brings together scientists and decision-makers to find integrated solutions to issues connecting health and the environment.
Euronews · Apr 3 ‘Kids will find a way around it’: Europeans on proposed social media bans for children As countries across Europe look to follow in Australia’s footsteps and ban social media for minors, Euronews Next asks Europeans whether they agree with the move or not.
Euronews · Mar 31 Indonesia arrests Scottish man sought by Spain in connection with international crime syndicate Police in Scotland and Spain carried out raids in connection with Lyons' case last week resulting in multiple arrests with the help of Europol, the European Union law enforcement cooperation hub.
The Conversation · Mar 31 Holocaust survivors in France came home to stolen apartments, looted furniture and bureaucratic hurdles In 1945, an angry mob confronted Aba Mizreh and four of his sons outside their former home in Paris. The Jewish family had hidden in Lyon during World War II, only to learn that their apartment had been looted and rented in their absence. Despite an eviction notice, the new…