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During his visit to Paris last month, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with French fishermen and representatives from the Brittany region to thank them for sending fishing nets to Ukraine. The nets were credited with contributing to the fight against Russian drone attacks.
How have French fishing nets from Brittany helped Ukraine in its fight against Russian drones?

Finistère, France
15 December 2025
World News
Article with audio
As the countdown to Christmas begins, Caen transforms into a city full of things to see and do to celebrate this festive period. Among it all, one thing you shouldn’t miss is the festive Advent Calendar, which has returned this December.
24 evenings of Christmas shows: Caen’s Advent Calendar lights up Town Hall

14000 Caen, France
5 December 2025
Concerts & Festivals
Article with audio
In a resounding vote by travel-lovers from across Europe, Normandy has been named the "Most Desirable Region in Europe 2025" by the readers of Wanderlust Magazine, one of the UK’s biggest independent travel media brands.
Normandy crowned Europe’s “Most Desirable Region” once again in 2025

Normandy, France
2 December 2025
Local Guides & Tips
Article with audio
Dear Neil Young, there is no need to search for a heart of gold anymore. The precious metal actually runs through your bloodstream, as well as many of your other organs. Some 0.2 milligrams of it in total, give or take.
Are you worth your weight in gold? Sort of.

14000 Caen, France
26 November 2025
Science
Article with audio
Did you know? In France, all milk destined for consumption is first skimmed using centrifugation (a mechanical process which involves the use of centrifugal force to separate the milk from the cream). The cream is then reintroduced to whole and semi-skimmed milk later down the line.
Is semi-skimmed milk really better for you than whole milk? The answer might surprise you!

Caen, France
25 November 2025
Health & Nutrition
Article with audio
As the BBC's Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign, the corporation finds itself under threat of lawsuit by US President Donald Trump. But how serious was the BBC's alteration of the truth?
A miscorrected misquote: Michael Prescott and the BBC Panorama incident

London, UK
15 November 2025
World News
Article with audio
At around 7:30 this morning (Thursday, 6th November 2025), the emergency services responded to the scene of a collision in Giberville, near Caen. A vehicle reportedly collided with a pedestrian as he exited from a bakery; he was driven to Caen's CHU hospital by ambulance.
Traffic collision near Caen leaves pedestrian severely injured

Giberville, France
6 November 2025
Local News
Article with audio
Are you an international student in Caen? From the city, to housing, to language barriers, you may have many questions about what to expect or how to settle in. WRNC is here to help, with a guide made especially for international students arriving in Caen!
Our guide for international students studying in Caen

14000 Caen, France
4 November 2025
Local Guides & Tips
Article with audio
It's that time of year again, autumn is upon us and mushroom picking is back! But what of mushrooms for our dietary requirements? What do they bring to the table and are they actually good for you? Let's find out!
What effect does eating mushrooms have on our health?

France
28 October 2025
Health & Nutrition
Article with audio
You may have heard of him referred to under the names “the Little Corporal,” “Corsican Fiend,” “the Devil’s Favourite”, or “Jupiter Scapin.” You may have also heard that, in his time, he aroused as much admiration as fear. But do you know where his heart ended up when he died? We have a few leads.
Was Napoléon really buried without his heart?

Dôme des Invalides, Paris, France
16 October 2025
History
Article with audio

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