The event took place between Caen and Mézidon-Canon station in the Calvados département at around 8:45pm last night (Friday, 2nd January). A young woman, aged 18, was struck by a train near Mondeville; she was on the tracks at the time of the collision.

Finland, dear Finland, you who have been ranked as the happiest country in the world for eight years running, what don’t you have that the rest of us envy you? A strong welfare system, high-quality education, universal healthcare, transparent governance … and Santa Claus. How greedy of you!

Some do, some don't. The rind, or crust on cheese, is somewhat of a divisive topic in France, with some adamant fans and some fervent opponents. But what does nutrition say? Should you eat the rind?

They're a group of University students with a mission: to give everyone a chance to access cultural events. Dancing, music, a tombola with many prizes to be won; on Monday (22nd December), the salle Célestin Freinet in Hérouville-Saint-Clair will host the first edition of their Kultur'Access event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?