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France's local elections: who are the contenders in the battle for Paris?

The Socialist Party took control of Paris in 2001, after 130 years of right-wing dominance, but now the controversial 12-year legacy of Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo has fuelled bids for a change of direction. We look at the six main contenders in the upcoming municipal elections and the issues they're…

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Portugal has no nuclear power plants. Is this a ‘strategic mistake’ in light of the energy crisis?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

Euronews

Zander Fagerson returns to Scotland starting side for Six Nations showdown with Ireland

Tighthead Fagerson is promoted off the bench as one of three changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting side

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Title-chasing France forced into selection rethink for Six Nations clash with England

Suspension and injury have ruled out two key French forwards

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Wales name unchanged starting side in bid for long-awaited Six Nations win

Steve Tandy sticks with the same starting XV that pushed Ireland close in Dublin

The Independent UK

TotalEnergies caps petrol and diesel prices at French service stations

French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday it will cap petrol and diesel prices at its service stations in mainland France for the next three weeks, as oil prices surge amid the conflict in the Middle East.

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Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

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Nearly 20,000 French nationals brought home since start of Middle East war

Nearly 20,000 French nationals have been repatriated from the Middle East since war erupted on 28 February, according to the government. Some 400,000 French citizens lived in or were visiting countries in the Gulf and Middle East when the United States and Israel launched their strikes on Iran.

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Meat prices are surging across Europe — and these countries are feeling it most

Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.

Euronews

French local elections: Are the electoral alliances strong enough to defeat the far right?

Ballots are set to provide clearest indication so far of political temperature in runup to presidential election

The Guardian - UK

France's Macron opposed to lifting sanctions against Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron also said he had "no confirmation" Iran was laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

France flanker Oscar Jegou handed ban for Six Nations eye gouge

Jegou was cited following an incident at a maul against Scotland and will miss France’s game against England

The Independent UK

Kit clash farce looms as France set to wear special pale blue shirt against England

France are to wear a special edition pale blue kit against England on Saturday, prompting fears of a colour clash

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Chessum: England hoping to rain on France’s Six Nations parade in Paris

Favourites France are locked in a three-way battle for the crown with Ireland and Scotland.

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Olly Cracknell identifies turning point as Wales seek long-awaited Six Nations win

Wales take on Italy in the final round looking to end a 15-match losing run in the tournament

Evening Standard

Ireland vs Scotland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Both teams have hopes of clinching title on Super Saturday

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Crashes, crosswinds, and rain cause complete carnage at Paris-Nice – The full GC and injury damage after an extraordinary day

How a wet day from Bourges to Uchon went from bad to worse for many of those chasing the overall in France

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France backs emergency release of oil reserves as supply fears grow

France, which holds the G7 presidency, said Wednesday that major economies were ready to act to stabilise oil markets as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its second week and disrupts supply.

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France’s local elections: for voters, security comes first

According to polls recently published in France, security is the main expectation French voters have of their mayors, regardless of their political affiliation. In Portes-lès-Valence, a town of just over 10,000 inhabitants located in the south-east of France, local elections candidates have made security their central campaign theme.

Evening Standard

France vs England, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Les Bleus in pole position to retain title as opponents face prospect of worst-ever showing

The Guardian - UK

Marseille is a haven for artists and progressives. How could it be on the cusp of far-right rule?

France’s coolest city has been shaped by immigration, yet a win for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in local elections could be seismic – for the whole country, says Marseille-based journalist Mary Fitzgerald

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Tabouret drums up France's third gold at 2026 Winter Paralympic Games

Karl Tabouret won France's third gold medal of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Wednesday, with his victory in the men's 10km cross country race.

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France triples emergency aid to Lebanon as more than 700,000 displaced

France will send 60 tonnes of aid to Lebanon this week, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday, announcing an increased relief shipment as the country faces growing humanitarian needs.

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s England selection has the whiff of damage limitation

Unadventurous team will need to improve significantly on multiple fronts if they are to poop France’s potential title party in Paris

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French mayoral candidates targeted in foreign disinformation campaign

A foreign disinformation campaign has targeted two candidates running in France’s local elections this weekend, a government agency and a security source said on Tuesday – the third foreign attack targeting public figures in recent days.

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