The Latest Breaking News from France

French urged to vote in presidential election as outcome ‘not guaranteed’

War in Ukraine and the pandemic make France’s presidential election hard to call, professor warns

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv willing to discuss neutrality

Ukraine news from March 27: Ukrainian president says he is prepared to discuss Russia’s neutrality demand.

Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2022

Solidarity and French bureaucracy: the Ukrainian refugees of Paris

France is taking its share of Ukrainian refugees with locals in Paris stepping up to help as the refugee crisis escalates. FRANCE 24 met some of those fleeing the war and the Parisians who are helping them navigate the French system at the only "Welcome Ukraine" centre in the French…

France 24 · Mar 26, 2022

Why are Irish people being asked to 'exercise a high degree of caution' in Spain, Portugal and other tourist hotspots?

There are still warnings from the Department of Foreign Affairs for each country you are travelling to

Irish Mirror · Mar 26, 2022

France working on 'humanitarian operation' for Mariupol evacuations with Turkey, Greece

President Emmanuel Macron said Friday France was working with Turkey and Greece on a "humanitarian operation" to evacuate people from the devastated Ukrainian city of Mariupol under attack by Russian forces.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2022

Nigel Owens column: Antoine Dupont could even rival Gareth Edwards as the greatest

The world's greatest referee of a generation looks back at the Six Nations, a tournament dominated by France and the best player on the planet

Wales Online · Mar 26, 2022

Manchester United followers hijack Paul Pogba message to share double transfer demand

Paul Pogba partnered Aurelien Tchouameni in central midfield as he won his 90th cap for France.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 26, 2022

Mariupol mayor says discussed civilian evacuations with French ambassador

The mayor of the besieged city of Mariupol said on Saturday he had spoken to France's ambassador to Ukraine about options for evacuating civilians, after French President Emmanuel Macron said he would propose to Russia a plan to help people leave.

Reuters · Mar 26, 2022

Paul Pogba's new scathing verdict on Manchester United after brutally honest comments

Paul Pogba has reported for international duty with France and he's made multiple headlines this week with his interviews.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 26, 2022

The effects on France from the Ukrainian invasion

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the specific effects on France due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There’s an Eiffel Tower mini-history lesson, The Sound Kitchen mailbag, "Music from Erwan", and of course, the new quiz question. Just click on the “Audio”…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2022