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Sarkozy Conviction Exposes Political Divide In Crisis-hit France

The dramatic decision to send former president Nicolas Sarkozy to prison for criminal conspiracy has laid bare France's stark political divisions, with the move cheered by the left but slammed by the ascendant right.

International Business Times

ICJ drops France’s case on jailed couple in Iran as families urge action

The International Court of Justice said on Thursday that it had dropped a case concerning the detention of two French nationals held in Iran since 2022 – at France's request. The lawyer for one of the families says the time has come for more urgent action to have them released.

Radio France Internationale

Unidentified drones spark security alert at French military base

An incident involving unidentified drones flying over the Mourmelon-le-Grand camp in France overnight on Monday led to increased security measures and an ongoing investigation, military officials confirmed.

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Road World Championships: Harry Hudson of Great Britain takes spectacular solo victory in men's junior road race

Johan Blanc (France) claims silver, Jan Michal Jackowiak (Poland) bronze

Cycling News

'He's the soul of the team' - Julian Alaphilippe overcomes illness after Québec win, now motivated to lead France in elite men's road race at Kigali Worlds

Young talents Paul Seixas and Valentin Paret-Peintre offer 'generational transition' alongside veterans, according to French national team coach Thomas Voeckler

Cycling News

Women’s Rugby World Cup final: The players who will decide England v Canada

Five stars to watch at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Who is Carla Bruni? Fast Facts about the Former First Lady of Convicted French Ex-President of France Who Was Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Carla Bruni faces legal scrutiny in France amid claims of witness tampering, as husband Nicolas Sarkozy starts five-year sentence.

International Business Times UK

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France warns it could go it alone as European fighter jet project stalls

France, Germany and Spain are struggling to keep their ambitious next-generation fighter jet project on course, with Paris now warning it is prepared to forge ahead on its own if no agreement can be reached with Berlin and Madrid.

Radio France Internationale

'We knew that whatever happened, our truth would come out': How Noureddin Bongo used spy glasses in prison to film captors

In part three of The Standard’s interview with Noureddin Bongo, he speaks about the secret device he smuggled into prison which enabled him to record his captors

Evening Standard

Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank after lobbying from allies

British officials said they feared Trump would recognise Israeli control over the West Bank in retaliation for the UK, Australia, France and others recognising Palestine

The Guardian - AU

'Alone we go fastest, together we go furthest' – Marion Bunel buries herself to deliver Célia Gery to under-23 road race world title

Teamwork secures the rainbow jersey for France in electric finale to inaugural women's under-23 race at the Rwanda UCI Road World Championships

Cycling News

Sarkozy’s spectacular downfall marks turning point in France’s struggle against graft

Experts say political legacy of former president convicted of criminal conspiracy now appears impossible to rebuild

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve proved the concept’ of deportations, says Starmer

Referring to a one in, one out returns agreement with France, Sir Keir said he wanted ‘to ramp that up’.

The Independent UK

What does former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction mean for France?

Sarkozy received a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy in a complex scheme allegedly involving the former Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi.

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The Independent UK

France’s Celia Gery wins first under-23 world title as British contenders miss out

Gery was joined by compatriot Marion Bunel on the podium but the relentless climbing and difficult conditions proved too much for the British contingent

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: Gazans in France, saving and spending habits, the Republican calendar

France recognises Palestinian statehood but evacuations from Gaza are still suspended. French savings are at an all-time high, reflecting uncertainty about the future. And the story of the ten-day week put in place after the French Revolution.

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu flies circuitous route to UN summit ‘to avoid arrest’ in Europe

Wing of Zion followed Mediterranean Sea, tracking data shows, amid ICC arrest warrant

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts on Former French President Sarkozy: Age, Wife, Current Controversy and Why He Was Stripped of the Legion of Honour

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, has been convicted of criminal conspiracy and stripped of the prestigious Legion of Honor. From his marriage to Carla Bruni to his fall from grace, here's what to know.

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Cycling Weekly

'It's been a long time coming': Celia Géry sprints to a French victory after attritional first-ever women's under-23 road race at the World Championships

A two-pronged attack from France on the final climb saw Géry power to an assured victory in Kigali

Cycling News

Road World Championships: Célia Gery nails uphill sprint and makes history with women's U23 road race victory for France

Slovakia's Viktória Chladoňová earns silver and Spain's Paula Blasi takes bronze

Evening Standard

Scots soldiers laid to rest exactly 110 years after they fell in First World War

The MoD’s war detectives used DNA to identify the remains, which were found during construction work near Lens, a city in northern France.

International Business Times

France's Sarkozy: From Palace To Prison

Nicolas Sarkozy entered the Elysee Palace in 2007 boasting hyperactive energy and a vision to transform France, but lost office after just one term and the ex-president is now set to go to prison in a spectacular downfall.

Radio France Internationale

The fall of France's Nicolas Sarkozy, from palace to prison

Cycling News

'I feel ready for it' - Favourite Pauline Ferrand-Prévot recovered from Tour de France victory and ready to fight for a career 16th rainbow jersey at Rwanda Worlds

'I did some intensity and the numbers were quite good' says Frenchwoman in pursuit of second career road world title after winning in Ponferrada in 2014

Radio France Internationale

France accused of restricting protests and eroding democracy

France’s human rights record is under fire, with a new report warning that freedoms once taken for granted are being steadily chipped away.

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