The Latest Breaking News from France

'A moment of truth for the EU', says former head of European Council

US President Donald Trump has threatened to annex Greenland and impose hefty tariffs on a number of EU countries, including France, if they continue to oppose the move. In an interview with RFI one year after Trump's return to the White House, Charles Michel, former president of the European Council…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 20

Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry included in 40-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

The France-based duo return to Gregor Townsend’s group for the first time since last year’s championship.

The Independent UK · Jan 20

Pleased the Tour de France is coming to the UK in 2027? Meet the man you have to thank

Paul Bush has been trying for two decades to organise a Grand Départ. Now he’s scored two at once

Cycling Weekly · Jan 20

French PM Lecornu says he will use constitutional power to force through budget

French ​Prime ⁠Minister Sébastien Lecornu has confirmed that he will invoke a special ​constitutional power, Article 49.3, to force a budget ‍for 2026 ​through parliament without a vote during Tuesday's session.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 20

Europe's impossible puzzle: defend Ukraine from Putin and Greenland from Trump

Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv.

Euronews · Jan 20

'L'Etranger' no stranger to top prizes at France's Lumières film awards

L’Étranger (The Stranger), adapted from Albert Camus's novel picked up three of the 13 prizes at the Lumières cinema awards ceremony in Paris at the weekend, including Best Film and Best Actor for Benjamin Voisin.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 19

Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order

Make Denmark angry. Make Norway angry. Make NATO’s leaders angry.

The Conversation · Jan 19

'The Tour de France coming to Cardiff is bonkers... I can't get my head around it' – Geraint Thomas on the 2027 Grand Départ

Next year's Tour will visit roads the Tour winner grew up on

Cycling Weekly · Jan 19

France sends food aid for babies to Gaza, remains ‘mobilised’ to end conflict

France is sending nearly 400 tonnes of food aid to Gaza specifically intended for malnourished babies and has called on Israel to lift obstacles to humanitarian aid into Gaza. France is one of 60 countries to receive an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" to address…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 19

Trump Forces Trade War on Eight NATO Allies with Greenland Tariffs Starting February

Trump announces 10pc tariffs on Denmark, UK, France and five other European nations beginning 1 February, escalating to 25pc in June until Greenland purchase secured.

International Business Times · Jan 19