Italy and France seek exemption on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers. Euronews · Jan 7
Donald Trump’s new fever dream – apparently, the President of France went from ‘no, we won’t’ to begging him in minutes Nobody believes Macron said this but Trump. We Got This Covered · Jan 7
"At school I did a presentation about Black Sabbath! I knew I wanted to move to the UK." Jack Black, angry nuns and Duolingo: the strange story of metal's weirdest new stars, Calva Louise Mixing metalcore, EDM and Latin dance music, Calva Louise's influences are as diverse as its members' backgrounds growing up in Venezuela, France and New Zealand Metal Hammer · Jan 7
'Pressure makes diamonds' – Mark Renshaw embraces challenge of building Tour de France sprint project for Olav Kooij at Decathlon CMA CGM Former expert lead-out rider takes aim at delivering stage wins and green jersey at French team's home Grand Tour Cycling News · Jan 7
MPs would get vote on troop deployment to Ukraine, says Keir Starmer UK and France ready to send peacekeeping troops, PM tells House of Commons The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
First flight of 2026 under UK ‘one in, one out’ asylum scheme cancelled Detainees under scheme to return people entering UK on small boats told their plane tickets have been cancelled The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with funeral and public tribute Family and friends of the late Brigitte Bardot have held a private service in the French Riviera resort Saint-Tropez where she lived for more than half a century after retiring from movie stardom at the height of her fame. Radio France Internationale · Jan 7
Venezuela's sovereignty is not negotiable — and France should rearm The arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro raises serious concerns because sovereignty is non-negotiable, and therefore it is urgent for countries like France to rearm and focus on security, French National Rally MP Sébastien Chenu writes in an opinion article for Euronews. Euronews · Jan 7
Marco Rubio says he will meet Danish officials to discuss Greenland next week Remarks by US secretary of state come after Greenland and Denmark request urgent meeting over Trump threats The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall and ice Flights across France and Belgium and Eurostar train services have been severely disrupted by the winter weather. Euronews · Jan 7
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump lashes out at Nato and claims Putin would have taken all of Ukraine without US Leader insisted Russia and China have ‘zero fear of Nato’ without US The Independent UK · Jan 7
A key hurdle to Ukraine peace deal has been overcome thanks to Britain and France – this is what’s next ANALYSIS: Zelensky himself has admitted that a ceasefire is unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede to its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to deploy troops in Ukraine if there is a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew The Independent UK · Jan 6
Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe. Euronews · Jan 6
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6 UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire Trilateral declaration of intent signed after ‘coalition of the willing’ summit in Paris with plan to establish military hubs
Euronews · Jan 6 France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine The security guarantees for Ukraine envisioned by the "Coalition of the Willing" and the United States include a high-tech mechanism to monitor a ceasefire, a multinational force led by France and the UK, and a legally binding obligation to assist Kyiv in case of a future Russian attack.
Euronews · Jan 6 At least six dead as cold snap grips Europe with snow and ice wreaking travel havoc Since the mercury dropped on Monday, five people have died in France and one woman in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans.
Euronews · Jan 6 Von der Leyen pledges early funding to farmers in final push to secure Mercosur deal The Commission has offered early access to €45 billion of fuding under the next Common Agricultural Policy budget as soon as 2028 to appease farmers. While France’s backing for the Mercosur deal remains highly uncertain, all eyes are on Italy. Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the proposal.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 6 Snowfall to cause major flight cancellations at Paris airports Snowfall will cause many flights at Paris's two main airports to be cancelled early Wednesday, according to France's Transport minister Philippe Tabarot.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 6 Macron wants France’s bistros listed on Unesco heritage list President Emmanuel Macron called for French bistros and cafés to be listed as Unesco intangible cultural heritage – alongside the baguette.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 ‘One in, one out’ asylum seekers say scheme has caused them severe psychological harm Detainees at Harmondsworth immigration removal centre say they are being ‘isolated and punished’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6 Six people die as snow, ice and freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Europe Deaths in France and Bosnia as icy conditions disrupt travel in countries including UK and the Netherlands
Fortune · Jan 6 Trump’s Ukraine peace plan endangered by his launch of a new war in the western hemisphere, saber rattling over Greeland Leaders of Ukraine’s allies gathered Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any potential peace deal.
Fortune · Jan 6 Stephen Miller doubles down on Trump’s desire for Greenland, prompting united response from half a dozen European leaders The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK released a joint statement: "Greenland belongs to its people."
Radio France Internationale · Jan 6 Six people dead in road accidents as France manages heavy snow and ice Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have killed at least six people on roads across France and caused major disruptions, with the transport minister admitting the severity of the event was “somewhat underestimated” by national weather services.