Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists
World 10:37 22/07/2026Firefighters struggled on Tuesday to contain Spain's largest wildfire of the year, while two firefighters were killed battling a fire in southwestern France, as an extreme heatwave continued to fuel dangerous conditions across Europe, bringing drought and forecasts of severe hailstorms.
France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer
World 12:57 19/07/2026MIAMI - France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted twice in Les Bleus' 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game on Saturday.
England survive France fightback and secure third place in World Cup goalfest
World 08:55 19/07/2026Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday, securing third place for their best World Cup finish since their sole title triumph in 1966.
French National Day reception in Ho Chi Minh City highlights growing Vietnam-France ties
Ho Chi Minh City 10:46 15/07/2026The French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a reception at the French Residence in Saigon Ward on Tuesday to celebrate French National Day, with the event spotlighting the expanding partnership between Vietnam and France.
Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
World 09:50 15/07/2026ARLINGTON, Texas - Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament’s most feared attack gasping for air.
France sends water bombers to tackle wildfire outside Paris
World 17:11 13/07/2026NOISY-SUR-ECOLE, France - More than 400 French firefighters worked through the night to contain a wildfire in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, and authorities sent two waterbombing planes on Monday to tackle the blaze as a heatwave gripped western Europe.
Vietnamese entrepreneurs share lessons from building businesses in France
In-Depth 18:03 12/07/2026A growing number of Vietnamese entrepreneurs are viewing France not only as an export market but also as a destination for investment and business expansion, following the entry into force of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement in 2020 and the elevation of Vietnam-France ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.
Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
World 11:21 10/07/2026FOXBOROUGH, MA - France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.
Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay
World 09:56 05/07/2026Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France sweated through a suffocating Philadelphia furnace and wrestled their way out of a brutal scrap with Paraguay to snatch a 1-0 win on Saturday, setting up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.
Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show
World 10:08 01/07/2026France uncorked a Champagne performance on Tuesday to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 with a display of attacking verve and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16.
Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise
World 11:16 29/06/2026Temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.
Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France
World 08:47 29/06/2026TOMBLAINE, France - Eleven people, including a pilot and 10 parachutists, were killed when a small plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, narrowly missing nearby homes as their families watched, officials and a witness said.
