By Gus Trompiz and Luiza Ilie PARIS, July 10 (Reuters) - After weeks of sweltering heat and drought, farmers and analysts fear France's maize crop could be the smallest in 50 years, dealing another blow to European production of the cereal after growers cut back on plantings.

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

France’s box office delivered a strong first half of 2026, grossing roughly $776 million from nearly 92 million admissions, a 19.7% year-on increase.

With a two-zero victory over Morocco on July 9 propelling the French football team to the World Cup semifinals, the world's eyes are currently on the national team with star players such as Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.

The French hard-right leader, who previously said she would not run for office if forced to wear a tag, is yet to respond publicly to the verdict.

France's government says President Emmanuel Macron is safe and will continue his visit to Syria after two bombs exploded outside his hotel in Damascus.

French Economy Minister Roland Lescure reacts to Spain's proposal for a new joint EU debt instrument worth up to €850 billion, while warning of potential risks. "If one country transfers its debt to the whole community,

Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.