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France's former President Sarkozy to have permanent police protection in prison

French interior minister says the ex-president will have two police officers stationed in neighbouring cells around the clock for his security.

Euronews

Why some populist supporters want a strong-arm leader and others just want change

The rise of populist leaders has drawn significant attention over the past two decades. Around the world, they have reshaped politics, from Donald Trump in the United States to Viktor Orbán in Hungary, Marine Le Pen in France, Giorgia Meloni in Italy, Santiago Abascal in Spain and Jair Bolsonaro in…

The Conversation

Strong rise in non-EU tourists boosts Greece’s travel sector amid drop in EU visitor numbers

Both tourism spending and visitor numbers in Greece increased in the eight months between January and August 2025

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Senegalese media boss faces extradition fight after arrest in France

Senegalese press magnate and outspoken government critic Madiambal Diagne was arrested in France on Tuesday on an international warrant issued by Dakar, before being released under judicial supervision, his lawyers confirmed.

Radio France Internationale

Asylum seeker sent back to France under Starmer’s flagship ‘one in, one out’ scheme returns to Britain in small boat

The man is being held at an immigration detention centre as the Home Office attempts to speed up the case for his removal

The Independent UK

Man deported to France under returns deal re-enters UK on small boat

It comes as the number of migrant arrivals in small boats in the UK has surpassed the total for the whole of 2024.

The Independent UK

Migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal RETURNS to UK on small boat

Migrant claims he was a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smugglers in northern France

Evening Standard

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Man sent to France under ‘one in, one out’ scheme returns to UK on small boat

Exclusive: Asylum seeker says he made second crossing because he did not feel safe in France

The Guardian - UK

Where in Europe do people feel least safe walking alone at night?

Is France less safe than Rwanda and Bangladesh? The new World Safety Index has raised questions on security across Europe.

Euronews

'I want 2026 to be as good or better than 2025' – four-times Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar looking to raise the bar again in coming season

Slovenian heading for holidays prior to deciding on specific 2026 objectives in December team meeting

Cycling News

Inside the illegal eel trade: is there a way to stop Europe’s biggest wildlife crime before it’s too late?

Interviews with experts and key players across four countries reveal why efforts to stop the multibillion-euro trafficking industry have failed – and how to save the endangered fish

The Guardian - UK

France raises bird flu alert to highest level after new outbreaks

France raised its bird flu alert to the highest level on Wednesday after a rise in new cases in poultry and backyard flocks, triggering stricter biosecurity rules including the confinement of birds.

Radio France Internationale

France Divided: Hero or Villain? – The Nation Split Over Sarkozy's Jailing

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy begins his prison sentence, dividing France over corruption, justice, and his lasting political legacy.

International Business Times UK

The Louvre has reopened. Now it is a race against time for authorities and the brazen thieves

Experts say France's royal jewels may be gone forever after a daring heist at the Louvre

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The Guardian view on Sarkozy’s first day in prison: no citizen is above the law

Editorial: Attempts by the former French president and his supporters to discredit the legal process by which he was sentenced have been irresponsible and unjustified

The Guardian - UK

Louvre heist losses put at almost €90m as museum’s head prepares to face senators

Police continue to search for the criminal gang behind the brazen robbery targeting France’s crown jewels

Evening Standard

Inside La Santé prison — the new home of Nicolas Sarkozy

Overcrowding, cockroaches and chaos until 4am — the former president’s new digs are a far cry from the glamour of the Élysée Palace

Euronews

Gone in 240 seconds: France's race against time to recover stolen crown jewels

Dominique Buffin, the head of security at the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is facing calls to resign as the hunt continues for the gang of four thieves who carried out what's been dubbed the 'heist of the decade'.

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International Business Times UK

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Jailed: The Real Reason Behind His Five-Year Prison Shock

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has begun a five-year prison sentence after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy over alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 campaign, marking a historic moment for France's political accountability.

Cycling News

FDJ-Suez knock SD Worx-Protime off top spot of UCI WorldTeam rankings for first time in five years

French team tops the charts for 2025 as Demi Vollering also number 1 rider in the world

Evening Standard

From pink diamonds to prison visits: Is Carla Bruni’s glamorous life in tatters?

The former first lady of France loves champagne, couture and Cannes, but now her beloved husband has spent time in ‘gruelling’ solitary confinement

The Independent UK

France’s Culture Minister gives fresh update on brazen Louvre heist

France's Culture Minister has responded to criticism of the Louvre's security after the dramatic heist

Euronews

Former president behind bars: France grapples with Sarkozy’s five-year prison term

The unprecedented jailing of a former head of state exposed deep divisions over justice and the legacy of Nicolas Sarkozy’s years in power.

The Conversation

Louvre heist: the turbulent history of the stolen royal jewels

It sounds like the plot of a heist movie. On October 19, priceless items of jewellery and royal regalia were stolen, in broad daylight and in a matter of minutes, from the Louvre’s gilded Gallery of Apollo in Paris. The theft of these items from one of the world’s most…

Radio France Internationale

France's Sarkozy proclaims innocence as five-year jail term gets underway

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. Sarkozy's lawyer said a request had been immediately filed for parole but he will remain incarcerated for at least a month.

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