Starmer ‘ready to progress’ plans to spend frozen Russian assets on Ukraine loan Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with his counterparts from Ukraine, Germany and France on Friday. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
Scoop: Trump plans leaders summit on Gaza during Egypt visit next week Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are expected to participate. Axios · Oct 10, 2025
Watch France vs Azerbaijan: Live streams, TV details as Kylian Mbappe and Group D leaders hunt a World Cup place Kylian Mbappe's France lead Group D and face another qualifier for the World Cup – here's how to watch France vs Azerbaijan online, on TV, and from anywhere today. FourFourTwo · Oct 10, 2025
French Gaza flotilla activists plan legal complaint over detention in Israel Thirty-one French nationals who joined an aid flotilla to Gaza plan to file a criminal complaint in France over what they describe as arbitrary detention and mistreatment in Israel. The Global Sumud Flotilla was stopped by the Israeli navy before reaching the Palestinian territory. One of the French participants told… Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2025
'He's already between Remco and Pogačar at the same age' - France's most recent Il Lombardia winner Thibaut Pinot pays tribute to rising local star Paul Seixas Seixas set to make debut in Race of Falling Leaves this weekend Cycling News · Oct 10, 2025
How to Watch France vs. Azerbaijan on TV, Live Stream France are aiming for a third straight victory in World Cup qualifying. Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2025
Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM All parties except National Rally and La France Insoumise called on by president to show ‘collective responsibility’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
France’s share of foreigners lower than in most EU countries Six million foreigners live legally in France, new statistics show. Foreign residents made up just under 9 percent of the French population in 2024 – a proportion that remains below the European Union average. Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2025
26 migrants sent to France while nearly 10,000 have arrived since deal Crossings are continuing as around 100 men and women seeking to make the journey across the Channel gathered on Gravelines beach on Friday morning. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
France pays tribute to Robert Badinter, the man who ended the death penalty France honoured former Justice Minister Robert Badinter on Thursday with a solemn ceremony at the Panthéon in Paris, recognising his pivotal role in abolishing the death penalty and defending human rights. Euronews · Oct 10, 2025
Dick and Angel Strawbridge reflect on why Escape to the Chateau came to an end ‘It was time to walk away,’ says couple who found fame renovating dilapidated home in France The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
France’s Mbappé urges team to focus on a win against Azerbaijan France skipper Kylian Mbappé urged his teammates to focus on victory over Azerbaijan in Friday night's qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup rather than on racking up a big score. Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2025
Why Is Ousmane Dembélé Not Playing for France in October? France face Azerbaijan and Iceland in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2025
France's Macron To Name PM To End Political Crisis France's Emmanuel Macron was on Friday due to pick a head of government tasked with pulling the country out of a political gridlock, in a move that staves off fresh elections for now. International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2025 France's Macron to name new PM in bid to end political crisis France's Emmanuel Macron was on Friday due to pick a head of government tasked with pulling the country out of a political gridlock, in a move that staves off fresh elections for now.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2025 ‘Fear of death doesn't deter violent crime,’ experts say as executions rise As countries mark World Day Against the Death Penalty on Friday – a day after France honoured Robert Badinter, the man who ended it in the country – experts say capital punishment is still failing to stop crime and instead fuels violence.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2025 Death penalty abolitionist Robert Badinter joins France's Pantheon heroes Robert Badinter, the justice minister who ended the death penalty in 1981, was inducted into the Pantheon in Paris on Thursday as France paid tribute to his lifelong fight for justice – with President Emmanuel Macron praising the abolitionist's “essential and unfinished battles”.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2025 Israeli settlements a threat to Palestinian state, Macron warns French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that expanding Israeli settlements threatened a Palestinian state and US-led peace efforts, as France hosted Arab and European ministers to find ways to boost the Palestinians after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 19 migrants deported to France as part of ‘one in one out’ returns deal The migrants were sent to France on two flights, including one which took place on Thursday
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025 19 migrants sent to France as part of deportations deal Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said deportation flights into mainland Europe were ‘under way and ramping up’.
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025 More than 1,000 small boat migrants arrive in UK in 24 hours It comes as 19 migrants were sent to France as part of the Government’s ‘one in one out’ deal with the country
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025 Antoine Dupont set for early rugby return as France boss issues fitness update French star has been crowned World Rugby player of the year in 15s and sevens
Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2025 Court rejects appeal, ups sentence for man convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot A man convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot, who survived years of assaults orchestrated by her husband while she was drugged unconscious, has lost his appeal against the verdict. A court in southern France also stiffened his sentence to 10 years in prison.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2025 Podcast: Taxing the ultra-rich, last paperboy in Paris, end of the death penalty The proposal to tax the ultra-rich that could address some of France's budget woes. The last paperboy in Paris, who has been hawking newspapers for nearly 50 years, tells of challenges and successes from Pakistan to Paris. And the man who ended the death penalty in France enters the Panthéon.
Barchart · Oct 9, 2025 Dollar Adds to this Week's Rally on Higher Bond Yields and Weaker Stocks The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.21% and posted a new 1.75-month high. Political risks in France and Japan are undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. Higher bond yields today and weakness in stocks are also supporting the dollar. However, gains...