The Latest Breaking News from France

Media investigation claims migrants in Channel boat disaster contacted French rescue services

French investigative journalists say they have proof that migrants contacted rescue services just before their boat sank in the English Channel last November. After initially denying this was the case, French authorities now admit it was highly likely there was communication with the stranded vessel.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 15, 2022

‘Hang in there’: French far-right candidate Zemmour touts encouragement from Trump

Far-right presidential hopeful Éric Zemmour stole more thunder from his right-wing rival Marine Le Pen on Tuesday by touting a “long and friendly” conversation with Donald Trump, the former US president whose support Le Pen had long courted, but in vain.

France 24 · Feb 15, 2022

IOA chief Batra terms Indian men's hockey team's recent results "unacceptable", asks HI to explain

The team could not defend the Asian Champions Trophy title in December last year and then lost to lower-ranked France in a FIH Pro League match in South Africa last week.

The Hindu · Feb 15, 2022

French far-right contender Zemmour: Trump told me to stay true to myself

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has told French far-right presidential challenger Eric Zemmour, whose nationalist programme is shaping a divisive campaign race, to stay strong and true to his convictions, Zemmour said.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2022

Met Police commander who wrote drugs strategy accused of taking drugs

Commander Julian Bennett is accused of taking drugs allegedly while on holiday in France

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2022

Expert Simon Calder answers your questions about travel from the UK as restrictions ease

“Expiry dates” for jabs, travel rules in Canada and Japan, and an alternative for high car rental rates in the US

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Renewed calls for de-escalation

Ukraine-Russia crisis news from February 15: Putin says Russia ready for talks on confidence-building measures.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022

Winter Olympics day 11: Valieva leads after short program – as it happened

Kamila Valieva took to the ice amid a swirl of controversy and elsewhere there were golds, blunders and much more

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2022

Everything in place for massive Russian attack on Ukraine, France says

France's foreign minister said on Monday that everything was in place for Russian forces to invade quickly in Ukraine, adding that Europe was ready to impose massive sanctions if it happened.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022

At least 7 killed in explosion and fire in southern France

At least seven people, including two children, have been killed in an explosion and fire that occurred in apartment buildings in southern France

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022