The Latest Breaking News from France

Six Nations 2026 schedule in full: Fixtures and results

The title will be decided on the final day after Scotland stunned France

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Why is the Six Nations starting on a Thursday?

France host Ireland at the Stade de France in the tournament’s opening game

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Social media users who tout illegal routes into UK face up to five years in prison

Border security minister Alex Norris said his message to people smugglers is: ‘We are coming after you’ as the government launched its fresh social media crackdown

The Independent UK · Feb 1

The long half-life of France’s nuclear tests in Polynesia

Thirty years ago this week, on an island in the South Pacific, France conducted its final nuclear test – ending a programme that exposed thousands of people to radiation over decades. The islands of French Polynesia are still living with the fallout.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31

Thousands turn out for national rallies in support of French police force

Thousands of protesters including far-right politicians rallied across France on Saturday afternoon in support of the country's cash-strapped police force. Organised by the Alliance trade union, rallies were held in around 20 cities, including Paris, where between 15,000 and 20,000 people turned up.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31

Cyclo-cross World Championships: Aaron Dockx scores under-23 men's gold for Belgium

22-year-old beats France's Aubin Sparfel and Dutch racer Keije Solen

Cycling News · Jan 31

France set to tighten rules for baby milk after toxin scare

France plans to impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled over 60 countries.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31

French authorities rescue over 6,000 migrants crossing English Channel in 2025

French authorities rescued more than 6,000 migrants attempting to reach Britain in small boats last year, while 25 people died and two remain missing, the maritime prefecture said Friday in its annual report.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31

French MPs demand explanation over tech firm’s contract to help ICE in US

Revelation that subsidiary of Capgemini is to help trace and expel migrants in US provokes outrage in France

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

Psychedelic therapy gains ground in Europe, under strict conditions

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly supervised therapies. But France is holding back, limiting its use to clinical trials while doctors wait for stronger evidence of its efficacy.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 30