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Hydrogen blast at Lyon chemical plant laboratory injures four

An explosion at Elkem Silicones Seveso site south of Lyon sparked a fire in a 600 sqm building. Over 100,000 residents ordered to shelter. The site had a fatal accident in 2016 and has had recent safety issues.

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From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity

When you walk around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon (France), you can’t miss them. Four majestic lions in the colours of Olympique Lyonnais stand proudly in front of the stadium, symbols of the influence of a club that dominated French football in the early 2000s. The lion is everywhere in…

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As above, so below: Earth in the sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 18, 2025

This 3D rendering of our planet was part of France's Festival of Lights celebration.

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A trip to the Upside Down? Lyon's Festival of Lights stirs controversy with Stranger Things

This year, Lyon's Festival of Lights welcomes Neflix to its list of sponsors. The presence of the American streamer has sparked criticism.

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Six arrested after €12m armed raid on gold refining lab in France

Robbery in Lyon left five employees slightly injured after explosion in latest high-profile incident to hit country

The Guardian - UK

Michael Mann shares updates about 'Heat 2' at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival

Michael Mann, who is this year's recipient of the prestigious Lumière Award, sat down with journalists in Lyon and revealed what the long-awaited sequel to 1995's 'Heat' could look like...

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Arsenal 1-2 Lyon: Gunners' UWCL title defence falters after Melchie Dumornay double

The reigning champions leave their first league phase outing empty-handed

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How to watch Arsenal vs Lyon: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

The Gunners take on a familiar foe as a new European season begins

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Lyon’s green revolution makes it one of Europe’s best cities to visit. I should know, I live here

Cycle lanes and immense urban parks make Lyon a city for people that hate cities, says France expert Anna Richards

The Independent UK

‘Undertainment’, the new-look lambada and a grungy chorus line: bold dance at Lyon Biennale

The festival delivers a fantastic new work by William Forsythe, pure class from François Chaignaud and a Jan Martens revival that exasperates and enlivens

The Guardian - UK

Titanic in Lyon: new immersive exhibition dives into the past of historic legendary liner

A new immersive exhibition, billed as a first in France, is offering a voyage on the Titanic. The show, at La Sucrière in Lyon, has been developed by Tempora, Exhibition hub and Fever. Jean-Philippe Liabot took a trip back in time aboard the legendary liner.

Euronews

Former Lyon football club chief Aulas outlines vision for city as mayor

Jean-Michel Aulas, the former president of the Lyon-based football outfit Olympique Lyonnais, officially announced his candidacy on Thursday to become mayor of the city in a letter sent to potential voters.

Radio France Internationale

France's top women's football clubs begin battle to end Lyon's supremacy

A new season gets under way this weekend in France's top two professional women's football divisions, the Arkema Première League and the Seconde Ligue.

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Brazilian artist’s ‘human forest’ brings environmental message to Lyon Biennale

A month of creative encounters with Brazil kicks off this weekend at the Lyon Dance Biennale. Choreographer Clarice Lima from Sao Paolo is among the artists and companies joining the programme this year with her work "Bosque", which uses street theatre to rebuild the broken links between humans and nature.

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Kieran Woods obituary

Other lives: English teacher in France who instilled a love of poetry in his pupils

Euronews

Holocaust memorial in Lyon vandalised with Free Gaza inscription in 'intolerable act'

The three-metre tall memorial was only inaugurated in January to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.

The Guardian - UK

Lyon mayor condemns ‘Free Gaza’ defacement of Holocaust memorial

Mayor says city stands firm against antisemitism after message scratched into black marble memorial

Radio France Internationale

Eight French cities ban tuna from school canteens citing high mercury levels

Eight cities, including Paris and Lyon, are taking tuna off their school menus from the start of the new term on Monday after research showed high levels of mercury in tinned tuna fish, prompting fears over risks to children's health.

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French police catch fugitive who escaped from Lyon prison in cellmate's luggage

Elyazid A, detained for gang-related murder and firearms offences, slipped past prison guards during his cellmate’s release on Friday.

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Michael Mann named as this year’s prestigious Lumière Award recipient

The celebrated director of 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Heat' and 'The Insider' is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their entire body of work and their connection to the history of cinema.

Euronews

Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde festival in Denmark

This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances.

TechRadar

One of France's largest cities has now also ditched Microsoft for open source software

The French city of Lyon wants to reduce its reliance on American software, so it's replacing Microsoft tools with open source alternatives.

The Guardian - UK

‘A perfect storm’: multi-club ownership, Crystal Palace and a looming court threat

Uefa’s legal team is preparing for more action as a complex and increasingly common issue rears its head again

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Who is Kadidiatou Diani? Everything you need to know

The forward could be crucial to France's bid for glory in Switzerland...

Euronews

'Scared of being pushed back into the closet': Europe's new LGBT+ retirement communities

New communities for senior LGBTQ+ people are cropping up across Europe. Their aim? To create safe spaces which fight against social marginalisation.

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