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Okali, a musical love story between France and Cameroon

Musical duo Okali – Cameroonian singer Gaëlle Minali-Bella and French multi-instrumentalist Florent Sorin – released their debut EP this month, the result of years of experimentation in blending the sounds of their two countries, as they told RFI.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 28

France, Germany and UK urge Iran to ‘negotiate solution’ after attack

Rare joint statement from leaders of European nations makes clear they did not participate in US-Israeli strikes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28

Starmer tells Iran to ‘refrain’ from further attacks after calls with EU allies

In a joint statement with the leaders of France and Germany, Sir Keir Starmer condemned Iran’s retaliation ‘in the strongest terms’.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

A political killing risks tearing the French left apart – and the far right is taking full advantage

The fallout from the violent death of Quentin Deranque exposes Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s flaws – and leaves the wider left facing an impossible dilemma, says UCL professor of European politics, Philippe Marlière

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28

Ukraine war briefing: Sweden jammed Russian drone near French aircraft carrier amid hybrid war fears

France suspects Russian ‘provocation’ amid worries Moscow will interfere in European elections as part of broader strategy against Ukraine. What we know on day 1,466

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28

Brigitte Bardot tribute booed at the Césars, France’s version of the Oscars

Bardot’s legacy has been complicated by her offensive and racist remarks

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Thousands of dead puffins are washing up on Europe’s beaches – why it’s been such a dangerous winter for seabirds

February 2026 has seen thousands of dead seabirds washing up along the coastlines of the UK, France, Spain and Portugal.

The Conversation · Feb 27

'I'm at the front, and that's what's expected now' –Paul Seixas among a cast of stars heading to France for the 'Alternative Opening Weekend'

Frenchman joins Matteo Jorgenson, Ben Healy, Egan Bernal and more at Faun-Ardèche Classic and Faun Drôme Classic.

Cycling News · Feb 27

Macron to outline France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine at submarine base amid Russia fears

The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella.

Euronews · Feb 27

French group SEB plans to cut up to 2,100 jobs worldwide

French consumer appliances group SEB said Wednesday it was targeting 2,100 job cuts globally including 500 voluntary departures in France as part of a major restructuring.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27