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France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat

France is planning a €36 billion increase in military spending, as the head of France's armed forces warned MPs of the risk of war with Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9

Migrant deaths: Investigation launched after latest Channel crossings tragedy

Two men and two women died and more than 40 people were rescued off the coast of northern France.

Evening Standard · Apr 9

Four migrants die off French coast in failed Channel crossing attempt

Four people died off the northern coast of France on Thursday as migrants tried to board a small boat to cross the Channel to England, bringing the number of such deaths this year to six.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9

Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing

Stroll is embracing a rare GT outing with Aston Martin in France, where “winning is possible”

Motorsport · Apr 9

France warns Lebanon must not be ‘scapegoat’ after Israeli strikes

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called for Lebanon not to be used as a "scapegoat" after Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 182 people and wounded 890, according to reports by Lebanese health authorities.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9

Women’s Six Nations 2026: team-by-team guide to the tournament

World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Vatican on Thursday for his first official visit since Leo XIV became pope last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation for the region's Christians, as well as France's attempts to legalise assisted…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9

10 countries that exist in two continents: From the United States to Russia

Nations around the globe are categorised, listed, and compared with each other according to their geographical position, governance, and recognition by the international community. These categories aid in organising data on an international level, utilised by various bodies and institutions for research purposes.

The Times of India · Apr 9

PSG blow Liverpool away to pile more pressure on Arne Slot

Liverpool’s Champions League hopes appear bleak after Paris St Germain secured a deserved 2-0 victory against Arne Slot’s struggling side in their quarter-final first leg in France. The result intensifies pressure on Slot, whose team had recently suffered a humiliating 4-0 FA Cup exit at Manchester City. In Paris, Desire…

The Independent UK · Apr 8

I sailed on the first paddlewheel river cruise ship on the Seine – it was like traveling through a painting

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman was impressed by the unusual vessel on a trip through France’s capital

The Independent UK · Apr 8