Brittany
Coverage of Brittany in the Nexus archive.
- Early heatwaves are devastating French agriculture and leaving farmers helpless
Early heatwaves are devastating French agriculture and leaving farmers helpless, as seen in Yannick Frain's salt meadow lamb pastures in Roz-sur-Couesnon, Brittany, on June 29, 2026.
- Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in ’09, reveals he has ALS
Chris Johnson, an NFL player known for rushing for over 2,000 yards in 2009 with the Tennessee Titans, revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS. He uses a speech-generating device to communicate and is supported by his family and the Titans organization.
- France outage leaves 68,000 homes without power as record heatwave spreads north
A record-breaking heatwave caused a power outage affecting 68,000 homes in France's western Brittany region. The national weather agency issued a red alert for extreme weather across most of the country, including the Calais area.
- The health of French presidents, a state secret
The article highlights the secrecy surrounding the health of French presidents. It references President Georges Pompidou vacationing in Fouesnant, Brittany on July 21, 1971.
- France arrests Russian captain of Moscow-linked tanker: prosecutor
France arrested a Russian captain associated with a Moscow-linked tanker. The tanker arrived in a harbor in Brittany on Tuesday.
- France Seizes ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Near Brittany
France seized a tanker near Brittany, marking the fourth time since September that the country has boarded vessels believed to belong to Russia's 'shadow fleet.'
- In Brittany, luxury tourism is taking over the coastline
Luxury tourism is increasingly dominating the coastline of Brittany, particularly in Saint-Malo, as noted in an April 2018 aerial view. This trend reflects a shift towards high-end accommodations and services in the region.
- 2027 French presidential election: Raphaël Glucksmann tests the waters
Raphaël Glucksmann, a French politician, is testing the waters for the 2027 presidential election by engaging with left-wing political groups. He attended a left-wing gathering in Liffré, Brittany, on April 25, 2026, signaling potential political movements ahead of the election.
- French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to marry 1950s sweetheart
An 86-year-old French woman, Marie-Thérèse, was arrested by ICE and detained in Louisiana after moving to the US to reunite with her 1950s sweetheart. Her family fears for her health, describing ICE's treatment as harsh and inhumane, with consular officials working to secure her release.