The Latest Breaking News from France

Ireland getting closer to achieving top marks, says Brian O'Driscoll

Despite the last game against France ending in defeat, O'Driscoll was hugely encouraged by what he saw from Andy Farrell's charges

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Agent Willie McKay claims Emiliano Sala was "abandoned" by Cardiff City before plane crash

The Argentina-born striker died in January 2019 when the Piper Malibu aircraft he was aboard crashed into the English Channel on its flight from France to Wales

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

France: Plug-In Car Sales Increased By 21% In January 2022

The French car market continued to decrease for the eighth consecutive month in January 2022. The drop was substantial at 19% year-over-year.

InsideEVs · Feb 24, 2022

Climate change: effect on forests could last millennia, ancient ruins suggest

Forests are home to 80% of land-based biodiversity, but these arks of life are under threat. The rising average global temperature is forcing tiny plants like sidebells wintergreen on the forest floor (known as the understory) to shift upslope in search of cooler climes. Forest plants can’t keep up with…

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022

Glasgow star Rory Darge to make full Scotland debut against Six Nations leaders France

Gregor Townsend's side were disappointed to lose in Wales after beating England in their Six Nations opener, but Scotland are back on home soil for Saturday's clash against leaders France

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Can Ali Price keep world player of the year Antoine Dupont quiet at Murrayfield?

The battle of the scrum-halves could prove key to Scotland’s Six Nations clash with France.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Europe launches Airbus-led military drone programme

A European arms procurement agency representing France, Germany, Spain and Italy signed a long-awaited contract with Airbus for the development of a new European military drone, Airbus said on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Rory Darge to make first start for Scotland in Six Nations clash with France

The Glasgow flanker made his international debut as a replacement against Wales in Cardiff earlier this month

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

France to step up help for Ukraine in "all forms" - government

France on Thursday pledged to reinforce its support to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said after a government crisis meeting chaired by President Emmanuel Macron, who is due to address the French nation later in the day.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

France to reinforce support to Ukraine "in all its forms" - Le Drian

France will reinforce its support to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday, adding that help will be offered "in all its forms", without giving further details.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022