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Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter

IN FOCUS: Weather agencies across Europe have issued multiple severe avalanche alerts in 2026 as deaths continue to mount

The Independent UK

France leads backlash against Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace trip

European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for attending the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, whose expansive mandate has raised serious concerns among member states.

Euronews

France opens twin Epstein inquiries and calls on victims to testify

France has launched two formal investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein affair, covering alleged sexual crimes and possible financial wrongdoing, as prosecutors call on potential French victims to come forward following the release of millions of case documents in the United States.

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EU probes Shein as retailer expands into regional French stores

The EU has opened an investigation into Shein over childlike sex dolls and concerns about illegal products and “addictive design,” targeting the online fashion retailer under the bloc’s Digital Services Act. The move comes as Shein prepares to expand into several regional department stores in France.

Radio France Internationale

Polish bishop on trial over alleged delays in reporting claims of child abuse by priests

A Polish bishop is facing trial for allegedly not immediately reporting child sex abuse claims against two priests under his supervision

The Independent UK

Emily Harrop favourite to win gold for France after being eligible for Team GB

She has been crowned overall ski-mountaineering world champion for each of the last four years.

The Independent UK

Police arrest 11 in the beating death of a far-right student in France

French police have arrested 11 people after a far-right student died from a beating in Lyon

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Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable

The Independent UK

England have announced their Under-16 squad for February fixtures - and Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri will be delighted

England U16 will travel to Turkiye to take on Denmark, Spain and France in February

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Four French departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro brings more flooding

State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro's arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140 km/h.

Euronews

Nicaraguan banana workers poisoned by pesticides lose appeal in France

The Paris Court of Appeal has rejected a compensation claim against three US multinationals by Nicaraguan plantation workers left sick or sterile after working with the pesticide Nemagon.

Radio France Internationale

Terrifying moment massive avalanche smothers crowd of fleeing skiers in Italian Alps

It is the latest in a series of avalanches to have struck the European Alps this winter

The Independent UK

Storm Pedro brings flooding to France as Spain braces for its 11th major storm in six weeks

Western Europe has been battered by a relentless spate of major storms in quick succession, forcing evacuations and school closures

The Independent UK

Third Briton among six killed in wave of avalanches in French Alps

Briton died in incident in resort town of La Grave on Tuesday

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Two new Jeffrey Epstein probes launched and Jean-Luc Brunel case revisited in Paris

Prosecutors said old investigations will also be revisited in the light of new revelations

Euronews

Watch the video: European Commission vs Shein — let's unbox the investigation

Everyone loves a good bargain. But what if your €3 t-shirt comes with extra baggage? It all started last year with a massive scandal in France. Authorities found illegal products, including a childlike sex doll, being sold on Shein. Now, the EU is stepping in.

Radio France Internationale

Nine arrested as Lyon activist killing becomes flashpoint in French politics

Nine suspects have been arrested in the investigation into the killing of right-wing activist Quentin Deranque, a case that has intensified tensions between France’s far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March, and the presidential election in 2027.

Euronews

Did the UN's Francesca Albanese really call Israel 'the enemy of humanity'?

Last week, France, Germany and others called for the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, over an alleged anti-semitic comment about Israel. Her supporters say the claim is based on misinformation.

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The Guardian - UK

Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds

‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countries

The Guardian - UK

Without US military support, we need a European defence union. Here’s what that looks like

The fledgling ‘coalition of the willing’ assembled for Ukraine could form the basis for an urgent European security response, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

Radio France Internationale

Sweet 16: Biathlon triumph takes France to record medal haul at Winter Olympics

French biathletes on Tuesday claimed gold fo the first time in the 4 x 7.5km men's relay to smash the record medal haul at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

French Men's Hockey Players Slam Own Federation for Suspending Defenseman After Fight

Germany eliminated France from the Olympics Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

France and India deepen strategic ties on first day of Macron's official visit

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened three days of talks in Mumbai on Tuesday by reaffirming their countries’ “very special” relationship, as a new Franco-Indian helicopter assembly line was inaugurated and negotiations continue over a major fighter jet deal.

Radio France Internationale

Rape victim Pelicot recounts tale of survival, resilience in 'hopeful' memoirs

French woman Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of mass rapes organised by her husband, reveals her trauma and resilience in her memoirs released on Tuesday in France and translated into more than 22 languages.

Euronews

Arrests in French far-right activist murder case follow misinformation about suspects’ identities

A flood of conflicting narratives and misinformation about alleged suspects tied to the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in Lyon has spread online, preceding the first wave of arrests.

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