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The Spanish economy grew 3.2% in 2024: Why is it outperforming peers?

Spain's economy grew 3.2% in 2024, one of the fastest in the eurozone, driven by strong domestic demand, robust tourism, and EU recovery funds, outperforming Germany, France and Italy. Economists say Spain remains a ‘bright spot’ in Europe, expecting this outperformance to continue through 2025.

Euronews

What we know about Thursday’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit for Ukraine in Paris

The meeting takes place as the United States announced that it had brokered a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea.

Euronews

Migrants detected at UK-France border controls ‘fallen substantially’

The UK’s borders watchdog however said the ‘threat of clandestine entry at juxtaposed ports remains high and is unrelenting’.

Evening Standard

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Depardieu Denies 'Groping' Women In France Sex Abuse Trial

French star actor Gerard Depardieu, on trial for sexual assault, told the Paris court on Tuesday that he was not in the habit of "groping" women, and called the #MeToo movement a "reign of terror."

International Business Times

A chance for world leaders to end malnutrition and save lives

Letter: Parliamentarians from the UK and France urge governments to make strong pledges at the nutrition summit in Paris this week

The Guardian - UK

'City of Lights' as seen at night from space: Space photo of the day

Paris, France is seen lit up in this photo taken aboard the International Space Staton.

Space

Campaigners hail move to prosecute owners of French steelworks over pollution

Environmental and residents' action groups on Tuesday hailed a decision to charge the steel group ArcelorMittal with pumping toxic fumes into the atmosphere in south-eastern France and attempting to cover up its tracks.

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France To Auction Superyacht Seized In Money-laundering Case

French authorities will put up for sale Thursday a superyacht seized in a money laundering case involving a Belarusian national, according to the state agency for handling confiscated assets.

International Business Times

France mulls proposals on harsher sentencing for underaged offenders

The bill proposes harsher "sanctions" for parents who fail to meet their legal responsibilities towards their children, while pushing for tougher trials for repeat underage offenders.

Euronews

Youth faces trial for alleged attack on rabbi in Orléans

A 16-year-old youth who allegedly attacked a rabbi as he walked in the street with his nine-year-old son in Orléans, central France, will go on trial next month charged with a religious hate crime.

Radio France Internationale

Passenger’s lost phone causes Air France flight to cut short nine-hour journey

The Caribbean-bound flight made a U-turn after a passenger’s phone went missing

The Independent UK

European car sales dip in February, EVs pick up but Tesla sales tumble

A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU. However, EVs are distinctly increasing their market share in the bloc, with Chinese-made cars on the rise.

Euronews

Home Office ends asylum hotel contract over performance concerns as Channel migrant crossings hit record highs

Between January 1 and March 23, some 5,847 people have arrived in the UK from France - up 36 per cent on last year

Evening Standard

Lancia's Relaunch Faces a Rough Start

Lancia is one of several Stellantis brands struggling to stay afloat. For years, it was confined to a single market: Italy. However, with last year’s launch of the new Ypsilon, the brand also expanded its presence beyond the country shaped like a boot. Following a long hiatus, Lancia returned to…

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The Independent UK

B&Q owner Kingfisher’s profit slides as ‘big-ticket’ spending remains squeezed

The DIY giant said it was expecting around a £145 million hit this year from higher wages, taxes and inflation.

Radio France Internationale

French Jewish group distances itself from far-right leaders' Israel visit

France's main Jewish association on Monday publicly distanced itself from an unprecedented invitation for two key figures in the French far right to attend a conference this week in Israel on the fight against anti-Semitism.

Euronews

Bottom trawling in European waters costs society up to €11bn a year, new study finds

Ocean experts found that the economic costs mostly come from carbon emissions caused by churning up the seabed.

The Conversation

Nerve-wracking twists, remarkable stardom and jet-black comedy: the 5 best films of the 2025 French Film Festival

This year’s Alliance Française French Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of films from blockbusters and biopics to comedies and gripping thrillers for Australian audiences.

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'The Volta suits me perfectly' - Ben O'Connor determined to put Paris-Nice behind him in Catalunya

Illness and 'a couple of mistakes' wrecked GC options in France for Australian, but Catalunya 'always been a goal of mine'

The Independent UK

French actor Gerard Depardieu in court as sexual assault trial begins

Depardieu denies any wrongdoing. He has said he is prepared to answer the court’s questions

Euronews

Does France have what it takes to lead Europe’s defence initiatives?

As the EU faces increasing security challenges, questions have arisen over whether France has the military capability to lead a joint defence initiative.

International Business Times

Man On Trial After Burning Wife Alive In France

A French-Algerian man went on trial in France on Monday for burning to death his wife in 2021, a case that shocked the public and sparked heavy criticism of police for failing to take adequate measures to protect her.

The Independent UK

Joanna Lumley joins stars in calling on ferry firm to reverse plan to resume live animal exports

Brittany Ferries set to drop 30-year ban and start transporting calves from Ireland to France

Euronews

Families of victims mark 10th anniversary of the Germanwings plane crash

The 2015 crash caused shock when investigators revealed that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately flew the plane into a French mountainside.

The Conversation

Giorgia Meloni’s government is still supporting Ukraine and backing NATO. Italy’s aerospace and defence sectors help explain why

US President Donald Trump’s pivot toward Russia amid its war in Ukraine has collided with the stance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, which has always shown unwavering support for Kyiv as well as loyalty to Washington. When Trump came to power, Meloni wanted to appear connected to his…

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