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People Are Sharing Their Local Inside Jokes And These 35 Are Pretty Funny

We all have some inside jokes with our friends, family or colleagues — the ones that only the people involved in it get. But an inside joke gets even better when it’s shared by millions of people in a particular country, making everyone feel more connected to each other. Every…

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French tax on high earners disappoints as wealthy find ways to shield income

Revenue from a tax targeting high earners in France is expected to be far below forecasts this year, as wealthy people find ways to reduce their tax bills. However, a new corporate tax could bring in more than first predicted in 2026, which might help offset the disappointment.

Radio France Internationale

France star to miss Six Nations opener due to fertility treatment

Thibaud Flament won’t be available for the clash with Ireland in Paris on 5 February

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How Many Countries Are at the Winter Olympics? Complete Breakdown of Nations

A huge multinational delegation will gather in Italy in February.

Sports Illustrated

Borthwick a contrast to Galthié as he picks England squad from position of strength

France selection for Six Nations caused a huge stir but England’s head coach has no need to spring any shocks

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron seemingly hits back at Trump, says France prefers ‘respect’ over being bullied

So long, French President Emmanuel Macron had been trying to maintain peace with the United States and Donald Trump, but it seems like he has lost his patience now. I mean, why wouldn’t he? Trump has been repeatedly trying to seek France’s compliance in respect to the country becoming a…

The Mary Sue

French navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean

France intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday in a joint operation with allies targeting Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet, which enables Russia to export oil despite sanctions imposed following its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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France's Navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia

Officials say that France’s Navy, working with intelligence provided by the United Kingdom, intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, in a mission targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet

The Independent UK

‘Shocking’: France’s relaunch of ‘child-free’ class on trains sparks outrage online

SNCF says the new option is aimed at business customers and those who “want a special travel experience with personalised assistance and flexibility”.

Euronews

France Rule on 2026 World Cup Boycott After President Trump’s Greenland Comments

Political tensions are reaching new heights with the summer’s tournament less than six months away.

Sports Illustrated

Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts

Société Générale is planning 1,800 job cuts in France through "natural attrition", a move unions say was presented after key employment safeguards were dismantled.

Euronews

French magistrate says US officials sought to sway Le Pen conviction

United States officials asked a French magistrate to intervene over Marine Le Pen's ban on holding office as part of the far-right leader's conviction for embezzlement last year, according to the general secretary of France's human rights commission.

Radio France Internationale

Ethan Nwaneri Names Arsenal Teammate Who Inspired Loan Exit

Arsenal’s 18-year-old talent has arrived in France to complete the move.

Sports Illustrated

French dairy giant Lactalis recalls baby milk over bacteria fears

Lactalis has recalled six batches of Picot infant milk after tests detected a potentially harmful bacterial substance, with products pulled from shelves in 18 countries. French authorities had been informed of the risk at least five days earlier, Radio France reported.

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Evening Standard

European markets rally after Donald Trump cools tariff threats

US stock markets rose overnight, while the UK’s FTSE 100, Germany’s Dax and France’s Cac 40 enjoyed gains on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard

Roberto De Zerbi 'confirms' double deal and hints at debut for Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri

Nwaneri is set to be joined in France by Quinten Timber, brother of Arsenal team-mate Jurrien

Radio France Internationale

France urged to act as rising masculinism flagged as security threat

France must adopt a national strategy to combat masculinism – an organised ideology that promotes male supremacy and hostility to women – as it spreads online and poses a growing public security risk, the country’s gender equality watchdog has warned.

International Business Times

French President Calls For More Chinese Investment in Response to Trump Threats

French President Emmanuel Macron called for more Chinese investments in France at the Davos International Summit in Switzerland.

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Radio France Internationale

After PM forces through finance bill, what's next in France's budget battle?

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has used special constitutional powers to force part of his 2026 budget bill through the deeply divided lower house of parliament, without a vote. It brings France closer to concluding its budget drama, but obstacles remain.

The Guardian - UK

US officials tried to lobby against Marine Le Pen election ban, French judge says

Magali Lafourcade says the two envoys were convinced the far-right leader’s corruption trial had been political

The Independent UK

Ireland face fly half decision in Six Nations as uncapped pair included in squad

Munster lock Edwin Edogbo and Ulster scrum half Nathan Doak will hope to earn their first caps

The Guardian - UK

I risked my life to cross the Channel because I believed in British justice. But Britain is abandoning me

The government has been trying to send me back to France under the “one in, one out” policy. The threats to my life there don’t seem to matter

The Conversation

Humanity’s oldest known cave art has been discovered in Sulawesi

When we think of the world’s oldest art, Europe usually comes to mind, with famous cave paintings in France and Spain often seen as evidence this was the birthplace of symbolic human culture. But new evidence from Indonesia dramatically reshapes this picture.

The Independent UK

The Fabien Galthie gambles that put pressure on France’s Six Nations title defence

With veterans Gregory Alldritt, Damian Penaud and Gael Fickou omitted, Galthie has looked to the future as France bid to go back-to-back

The Independent UK

France drop Damian Penaud and Gregory Alldritt from Six Nations squad as Antoine Dupont returns

Centre Gael Fickou is also omitted from Fabien Galthie’s 42-man squad, while Romain Ntamack is injured

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