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France's second woman in space prepares for launch after 30-year wait

French astronaut Sophie Adenot is set to fly to the International Space Station on Friday, 13 February 2026. She will launch at around 11:00 CET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission. The launch was due to take place today, Thursday, but…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 11

Former French diplomat faces inquiry over Jeffrey Epstein links

France’s foreign minister has ordered an investigation into a senior diplomat after revelations of his correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and past allegations of accessing child abuse websites while serving at the United Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 11

Labour’s efforts to ramp up one-in-one-out deportations to France hit by fresh legal challenges

Sixteen migrants told the High Court that the government’s flagship deportation deal with France was failing victims of trafficking

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Dogs and cats carry invasive land flatworms from garden to garden

Domestic dogs and cats can carry invasive flatworms (Platyhelminthes) attached to their fur. Unwittingly, this is how they contribute to the spread of these invasive alien species. Our work on the subject has just been published in the scientific journal PeerJ.

The Conversation · Feb 11

French connection: Cyprus relations explored at the Louvre and the National Library of France

In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Council, the two leaders of France and Cyprus have opened two major exhibitions in Paris examining historic ties between the two countries.

Euronews · Feb 11

Best Destinations for Travel Photography

The world offers many destinations that hold beauty and appeal for travel photographers, but some have proven more popular than others when seeking that perfect shot. From bespoke landscapes to historic villages and buzzing metropolises, these best destinations for travel photography seamlessly blend history, tradition and culture with a little…

inkl · Feb 11

France's assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts

France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a number of claims about how far the proposed law could go.

Euronews · Feb 11

France set to clash with Germany and Italy as EU leaders seek economic boost

Paris is facing a Berlin-Rome axis in the debate over how to revive the EU economy. From eurobonds to a European preference and the Mercosur trade deal, competing visions are set to collide when the bloc’s 27 leaders meet on Thursday.

Euronews · Feb 11

Former PM Attal says France should lead coalition to topple Iran's leadership

France should lead an international coalition committed to toppling Iran’s clerical leadership, former prime minister Gabriel Attal said Wednesday, as authorities continue to violently suppress mass protests that began late last year.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 11

Migrants in court bid to halt deportations under Starmer’s controversial one-in, one-out deal with France

Legal challenge comes as a coalition of UK and French charities issue a statement warning of widespread failures under the flagship deal

The Independent UK · Feb 11