The Latest Breaking News from France

Jailed Putin critic Navalny calls on France to vote for Macron

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader says France is ‘close’ to his heart and he felt he could address the French people.

Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2022

Imprisoned Navalny urges France to vote for Macron because of Le Pen’s Russia links

He accused Marine Le Pen of receiving a €9 million loan from the First Czech-Russian Bank, ‘Putin’s notorious money-laundering outfit’

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

China expands military might as far as French borders with Solomon Islands pact

China has signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands, a tiny state in the Pacific Ocean. The US and Australia are furious and worry that Beijing might want to expand its naval operations. The agreement also means that China's sphere of influence now extends to French territory as the…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2022

Six Nations 2023 fixtures and kick-off times announced as Friday night games scrapped

Everything you need to know ahead of next year's Six Nations, which will see France defend their title

Wales Online · Apr 20, 2022

Hundreds of geese slaughtered as bird flu grips France's Dordogne

A bird flu outbreak in France’s Dordogne region has led authorities to consider new zoning rules and the premature slaughter of healthy animals to create stocks for the summer.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2022

English Premiership prop says it's his dream to play for Wales

Joe Jones has enjoyed a well-travelled career to date, with spells in Wales, France and now England

Wales Online · Apr 20, 2022

Six Nations 2023 fixtures revealed as England kick off against Scotland at Twickenham

The Six Nations begins with Wales hosting Ireland on February 4th

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

Wales make seven changes to face France in Women's Six Nations as new face brought in and rising star omitted

Wales host France in round four of the Women's Six Nations and head coach Ioan Cunningham has made a number of changes

Wales Online · Apr 20, 2022

KKR Led Consortium Offers To Buy Australia's Largest Private Hospital Operator: WSJ

Wall Street Journal reported that a KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR)-led consortium offered to buy Australian hospital operator Ramsay Health Care Ltd (OTC:RMSYF) (OTC:RMYHY) for roughly $14.9 billion. Ramsay is Australia’s largest private hospital operator and operates in the U.K., France, Scandinavia, Malaysia, and Indonesia.  In Australia’s private hospital sector, Ramsay has 28% of beds,…

Benzinga · Apr 20, 2022

Political pitfalls to test markets' comfort over French election

Financial markets are more sanguine about France's presidential election than they were five years ago, even though political risks are higher now no matter who wins.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2022