UK-France ‘one in, one out’ Channel migrant deal ends – what it means IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament Organisers of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Wednesday promised a massive party during the first 24-team tournament, which starts next October in Perth, Western Australia. Radio France Internationale · Sep 30
Bulletin PM briefing: Plane hijacking terror and Europe wants the UK back Pilot ‘tried to crash Israel-bound plane’ in attempted terror attack. France’s Macron and Spain’s Sanchez urge Burnham to bring UK back into the EU. UK bills set for another shock rise – here's when and why. Sir Ranulph Fiennes ‘back home in Shropshire’ after concerns over his whereabouts. UK universities… The Independent UK · Sep 30
Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 presidential race Pro-Russian influence operations have caused a surge of 850% in fake news stories mimicking real media brands, according to a report published this week by disinformation specialist, NewsGuard. Out of the 15 most imitated news outlets, eight are French – including FRANCE 24. France 24 · Sep 30
France’s Macron and Spain’s Sanchez urge Burnham to bring UK back into the EU IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU action Sánchez and Macron back cooperation between Spain and France and call for greater EU unity on migration, economic and geopolitical issues, despite the Spanish Senate's rejection of the bilateral Friendship Treaty. Euronews · Sep 30
Burnham considers second Brexit referendum as France and Spain urge Britain to rejoin bloc Britain would be welcomed back into the EU ‘with open arms’, Spain’s prime minister says The Independent UK · Sep 30
France and UK scrap migrant exchange deal after one-year trial A year-old deal between France and Britain to return migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats has come to an end, the UK interior ministry said Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Sep 30
France, Britain in talks to end 'one in, one out' migrant deal France and Britain are currently engaged in discussions to terminate their existing migration agreement regarding small-boat crossings. This deal, established last year, required the return of undocumented migrants by Britain to France. In exchange, France was obligated to accept a similar number of asylum seekers with British family connections. The… The Economic Times · Sep 30
US troops wrap up Iraq mission 12 years after Islamic State offensive Iraq is closing a major chapter in its post-2003 history as the US-led coalition against Islamic State ends its mission – more than two decades after France opposed the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Radio France Internationale · Sep 30
Chinese-run Brussels networking club raises intelligence concerns The Global CEOs Dinner Club brings business leaders and political figures together at high-level events in Brussels and is now seeking to expand into France. Euronews · Sep 30
UK-France ‘one in, one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide scheme The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
The Independent UK · Sep 30 UK’s flagship one in, one out migrant exchange deal with France to end The one in, one out deal is being wound down, after it returned around 1,400 people back to France
Euronews · Sep 30 No, Macron isn't planning to trigger a war with Russia to stay in power Allegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways.
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Candace Owens Denies Dating Profile Claims as Her Own Defamation Fight With the Macrons Remains Unresolved Candace Owens says she stayed with her high school boyfriend through college; read her full reply on X to see what a pending court ruling could mean for her.
The Economic Times · Sep 30 France student protests explained: Why hundreds of students and teachers are demonstrating, over 400 detained France is witnessing nationwide strikes and student protests over the government's proposed 2027 budget, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and school conditions. More than 400 schools were affected, while over 440 people were detained during the unrest.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Eiffel Tower chief steps down after female staff sidelined for Hindu delegation’s visit Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave his position at the company operating the Paris landmark at end of year
The Times of India · Sep 30 France on strike again: Why €54 billion in cuts has students and workers protesting France was hit by a nationwide wave of strikes and student protests, with civil servants walking off the job and high school students blocking hundreds of schools as anger over budget cuts, overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages spread across the country.
France 24 · Sep 29 Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says that the push…
Sports Illustrated · Sep 29 Chelsea Dealt Fresh Injury Scare at Their Most Vulnerable Position Injuries are starting to pile up for Xabi Alonso’s side.
France 24 · Sep 29 France to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due The French government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management office said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates.
Euronews · Sep 29 France's public debt soars to a record 119% of GDP France's public debt reached 3,595.5 billion euros at the end of June, Insee said, a record high that is set to keep rising as the outlook worsens.
France 24 · Sep 29 Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award French police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Investigations centre on possible payoffs for awards including expensive meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash.