Boy, 9, rescued after being locked in his father’s van in France for over a year Father told investigators that he put the child in the truck in November 2024 ‘to protect him’ The Independent UK · Apr 11
Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Apr 11
Reunion Island deploys sterile mosquitoes to stop the spread of disease Tiger mosquitoes on France's Reunion Island are being driven back by a new method that releases sterilised males into the wild – a technique scientists say could halt epidemics of diseases spread by the insects' bites, including dengue and chikungunya. Radio France Internationale · Apr 11
'I'm fed up': Why mild annoyance at Donald Trump might not help Keir Starmer politically Trump has treated the UK the way he has treated Europe, NATO and anyone else he thinks is not carrying its water. Starmer, in contrast, has tried to draw a line. He has said Britain will not repeat the “mistakes of Iraq” and will act only on a “lawful basis”.… The Times of India · Apr 11
‘Small boat pilot’ charged after four migrants drowned in English Channel The 27-year-old is alleged to have piloted the boat from France to the UK The Independent UK · Apr 11
France's antisemitism bill: a weapon against hate or threat to free speech? French lawmakers are preparing to vote on a government-backed bill that supporters say is needed to tackle evolving forms of antisemitism. Opponents argue it is in fact aimed at silencing criticism of Israel. Radio France Internationale · Apr 11
Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK British authorities have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died trying to cross the English Channel The Independent UK · Apr 10
The indie studio reviving Castlevania follows Clair Obscur Expedition 33's lead: "Being a French team, we were arrogant enough to set the game in France" Although the devs remain coy about who we'll actually be playing as in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse GamesRadar · Apr 10
Former hostage In Iran faces surreal tax troubles in France after release Former French hostage in Iran, Benjamin Brière, said his release did not end his ordeal, as he struggled with taxes, benefits and reintegration back home. Euronews · Apr 10
Why Real Madrid’s Michael Olise Interest Means Very Little The France star tormented Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg. Sports Illustrated · Apr 10
France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican Macron's visit to Rome notably excluded any meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Elysée defined the visit as "republican and secular" with no bilateral political meetings with the Italian government planned. Euronews · Apr 10
Sudanese migrant arrested in UK after four people die trying to cross the Channel Two men and two women died off the coast of France on Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 10
Middle East top of agenda as Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican French President Emmanuel Macron met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday for their first official talks, with the war in the Middle East and concerns over Lebanon set to dominate the agenda. Radio France Internationale · Apr 10
Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket The Independent UK · Apr 10
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 10 French government says it's ditching Windows for Linux — country accelerates plans to ditch US-based software in digital sovereignty push France is accelerating its digital sovereignty plans. In an official press release this week, the country’s DINUM announced its “exit from Windows in favor of workstations running on the Linux operating system.”
Radio France Internationale · Apr 10 Prostitution of minors in France rises by 43 percent in four years Prostitution of minors in France has risen by up 43 percent over the last four years, according to official figures published Friday. The government insists it remains committed to cracking down on exploitation networks, a decade after a landmark law made paying for sexual services a crime.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 New-look Red Roses face same Women’s Six Nations question: Can anyone stop them? Having crowned their dominance with an elusive World Cup success, John Mitchell’s England return to action seeking an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title
Radio France Internationale · Apr 10 Kenya approves defence pact with France, as Paris shifts focus from West Africa Kenya's National Assembly has ratified a bilateral defence agreement with France, underlining Paris's strategic shift away from its traditional West African sphere of influence towards anglophone Africa.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 Women’s Six Nations: will anyone stop England’s conveyor belt of talent? Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites
Euronews · Apr 10 From EV stations to heat pump grants: Inside France’s €240m plan to reduce its fossil fuel reliance French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change.
The Times of India · Apr 9 Ancient human populations disappeared 3,000 years ago in France: DNA study reveals Paris tomb mystery There are records of whole human groups disappearing mysteriously from parts of northwest Europe, particularly what is now known as France, thousands of years ago, leaving behind deserted sites and unexplained phenomena. A modern archaeology study using genetic data provides insight into these mysterious vanishings. The study has established that…
Euronews · Apr 9 EU police force Europol smashes ring smuggling people from Vietnam into Europe Europol said the people smuggling network transported at least 15 migrants per month, charging them up to €22,000 for the full journey.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9 Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade The 79th edition of the influential festival boasts an auteur-heavy lineup – with one, very big, country conspicuous by its almost total absence
Radio France Internationale · Apr 9 Podcast: 'New' antisemitism, Statue of Liberty, France's first female general A controversial antisemitism bill that opponents say would criminalise criticism of Israel. A small town reubilds its long-lost Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom, to help it rediscover its identity. And the story of France's first female general.
FourFourTwo · Apr 9 World Cup 2026 Golden Boot power rankings: Can Lionel Messi top the scoring charts? World Cup 2026 has been full of prolific goal-getters but who will win the Golden Boot?