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Healey asks military to look at how UK can help bolster Polish defences

The Defence Secretary held talks in London with defence officials from Poland, Italy, France and Germany.

Evening Standard

Tour Féminin de l'Ardeche stage 2 cancelled due to French 'Block Everything' protests

'The stage was cancelled at the last minute' say race organisers

Cycling News

Roads blocked as thousands join protests across France

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The Independent UK

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France's finances are in turmoil. Here's how it came to this

France’s finances and politics are in turmoil

The Independent UK

Restaurant set on fire in Paris during ‘Block Everything’ protest

Protesters took to the streets in a day of planned national demonstrations

The Independent UK

Four dead, including two children, attempting to cross Channel to UK in last 24 hours

Number of attempts to cross Channel has been particularly high for several days, say French authorities

The Guardian - UK

Why far-right National Rally dropped Bayrou and is calling for snap elections

The National Rally initially backed François Bayrou as prime minister and helped him survive a vote of no confidence earlier this year. But its MPs withdrew their support in Monday's vote, ensuring his downfall. RFI looks at what changed and why RN's leaders are now pushing for early elections.

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3 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel from France

Local authorities in France have reported that three migrants died while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France

The Independent UK

200 arrested in France as protesters clash with police, as Macron installs new PM

Protesters have blocked roads, set blazes and were met with volleys of police tear gas in Paris and elsewhere in France

The Independent UK

200,000 protesters take to streets in 'Block Everything' protest as France's new PM faces first test

According to the Ministry of the Interior, 200,000 people demonstrated across France but labour unions put the figure at more than 250,000.

Euronews

New French PM takes office as ‘Block Everything’ protests rock country – as it happened

Sébastien Lecornu appointment comes amid protests across France including 1,000 demonstrators trying to enter Gare du Nord station in Paris

The Guardian - UK

French police arrest dozens as ‘Block Everything’ campaign causes widespread disruption

Members of the ‘Block Everything’ movement said they considered the political system was no longer fit for purpose

The Independent UK

Lecornu sworn in as prime minister as clashes erupt across France

Nearly 300 people were arrested in France on Wednesday as “Block Everything” demonstrations disrupted transport and public services in cities across the country, authorities said. The unrest coincided with the inauguration of Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s fifth prime minister in under two years.

Radio France Internationale

France gripped by protest chaos as 'Block Everything' demonstrators clash with police amid 'shutdown' campaign

More than 100 arrests in Paris as protesters try to disrupt key transport links including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Signs near French beaches to warn against trying to reach UK

Exclusive: Refugee organisations dismiss Home Office-endorsed publicity campaign as a ‘gimmick’

The Conversation

Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is in survival mode. How did France’s political paralysis get so bad?

Over the past year, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as one of the most influential leaders on the global stage.

Radio France Internationale

2026 World Cup: Mbappé stars as France squeak past Iceland to lead Group D

Kylian Mbappé scored and set up a goal as France came from behind to beat Iceland 2-1 to take control of Group D in the European qualifying pools for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Al Jazeera

Macron names close ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM

Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.

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Euronews

Emmanuel Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister of France

Lecornu was already tipped for the position last year and will succeed François Bayrou who was ousted after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Overtakes France Legend on All-Time Scorers List

The Real Madrid superstar is now France’s second all-time leading goalscorer.

The Independent UK

New prime minister named by Macron amid political turmoil in France

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The Independent UK

Macron names Sebastien Lecornu as new French prime minister

A longtime Macron loyalist, Lecornu is now France's fourth prime minister in barely a year

The Independent UK

Delta is launching nonstop flights to these incredible European destinations — these are the best thing to do when you get there

A new direct service to Madrid, Spain, will begin on May 16, 2026, while flights to Nice, France, will start on May 17

The Independent UK

Why France isn’t producing as much wine as it used to – and is it a problem?

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Cycling News

UCI MTB World Championships: Frenchman Victor Koretzky outsprints USA's Christopher Blevins for men's elite XCC title

Adrien Boichis gives France a second XCC win as he edges Switzerland's Finn Treudler in men's U23 battle

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