The Latest Breaking News from France

Why is the UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migration deal being scrapped?

Agreement expected to end on Thursday after running for 423 days, during which it has been beset by problems

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

A blessing or a curse? New Caledonia's dwindling nickel industry

This Thursday October 1, the French government is holding a summit aimed at attracting investors and revitalising wealth creation in France's overseas territories. Among the assets Paris wants to highlight is New Caledonian nickel. But the industry has been severely weakened by the political deadlock and tensions that have rocked…

France 24 · Oct 1

Belgium boss delivers Romeo Lavia update after early substitution against France

Midfielder not expected to start against Turkey

Evening Standard · Oct 1

France's borrowing rate keeps rising, hitting its highest level since 2002

The new rise in France's ten-year borrowing rate, now close to 5%, shows investors' mounting distrust of a public debt that keeps climbing.

Euronews · Oct 1

A look at France's public debt as economy takes centre stage in French Presidential election

France's public debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, currently reaching 119 per cent of its GDP. The increasing debt burden poses significant challenges for the government and upcoming presidential election candidates. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans to unveil the 2027 draft budget in response to the growing financial concern.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

French government to lay out budget amid record-breaking public debt

The French government, lacking a clear parliamentary majority, faces a difficult political battle as it seeks to pass its budget.

Euronews · Oct 1

Paris court jails six men for manslaughter over mass drowning in Channel

A Paris court has found six men guilty of ​manslaughter over the deaths of 27 people in the Channel in 2021 – the worst mass drowning on record involving migrants in the narrow waterway separating France and Britain.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1

Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup

There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in October 2027

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

What links matryoshka dolls, Belarusian nuns, French churches and Russian troops?

In recent years, visitors to French churches and cathedrals may have come across Belarusian nuns selling matryoshka dolls, religious icons and honey. They come from the Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk and present these sales as a means of funding their charitable work. However, the convent openly supports Russia’s war…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1

A look at France’s public debt as economy takes center stage in French election

France's public debt has reached record levels during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, causing concern ahead of next year's election

The Independent UK · Oct 1