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Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

France’s former culture minister Jack Lang has officially resigned as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris, bowing to mounting political pressure after his name surfaced repeatedly in newly released US files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9

Cool design and wild art on a city break in Metz, north-east France

The small city in the Lorraine region has been put on the map with the aid of two Parisian heavyweights – a loan from the Pompidou Centre and designer Philippe Starck’s quirky new hotel

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9

An ‘Uber on rails’: French company adapts vans to train tracks to revive abandoned networks

There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.

Euronews · Feb 9

How drinking culture, linked to French identity, can be a ’tool of exclusion'

Alcohol consumption is declining in France, but in a country where wine in particular is linked to sociability and national identity, drinking less or going teetotal can feel like a political statement.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 8

Who is Jack Lang? Former French minister resigns from Arab World Institute amid probe into Epstein links

French political veteran Jack Lang has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris amid increasing scrutiny over his past links to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The Times of India · Feb 7

England 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell scores hat-trick in Six Nations demolition

Steve Borthwick’s side score seven tries in 12th successive win to match France exploits

Evening Standard · Feb 7

‘A crime against our heritage’: French fury over moving the Bayeux Tapestry

Art experts and local officials in France are horrified that the 1,000-year-old tapestry is being moved across the Channel

The Independent UK · Feb 7

Two French arrive in Shanghai after a one and a half year walking tour from France

Two French adventurers reached the end of an epic walk from France to Shanghai on Saturday, after nearly a year and a half crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7

Which countries are the worst and best in the public sector AI race?

France ranks last in a new global AI adoption index, with nearly half of its public servants never having used the technology at work, despite massive government investment in the technology.

Euronews · Feb 7

How to watch Italy vs Scotland: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations today

The 2026 Six Nations action continues after France thump Ireland

Evening Standard · Feb 7