Fresh strikes held in France amid continuing political void Unions aim to keep up pressure on new PM, who has still not formed a government, over budget and super-rich tax The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025
Macron urges Germany to stick with European fighter jet programme French President Emmanuel Macron has said France and Germany must maintain their resolve to keep working jointly on the European fighter jet programme. Radio France Internationale · Oct 2, 2025
Asylum seekers deported to France live in fear of smugglers’ reprisals Six asylum seekers placed in homeless shelter say they are ‘frightened’ they will be forcibly returned to home countries The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025
Keir Starmer: 'No golden ticket' to UK as automatic settlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers to end Sir Keir Starmer said the move would help ‘address the pull factors driving dangerous and illegal small boats’ crossing the Channel from France Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
Macron Says Tanker Linked To Russia's Covert Fleet Under Investigation In France The French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that an oil tanker located near the French shoreline is linked to Russia’s covert maritime operations, which are bypassing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. The tanker, identified as “Pushpa” or “Boracay,” was reportedly involved in drone flights over Denmark and… Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025
Cleveland bakery to represent US in ‘Bread Olympics’ in France For the first time since 2017 the US will be represented in the event, by Brian Evans of On the Rise Artisanal Breads The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2025
France investigating Russia-linked tanker for 'serious offences,' Macron says Part of the investigation will look into whether the Boracay was used as a launchpad for a drone incursion into Denmark’s airspace last week which forced the closure of its airports. Euronews · Oct 1, 2025
Road European Championships - Riders to watch in the elite women's road race Vollering and Longo Borghini out for World Championship revenge on Saturday Cycling News · Oct 1, 2025
French Navy Boards Russia 'Shadow Fleet' Ship: AFP The French navy was Wednesday on board a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" stationed off France, AFP journalists at the scene said, after data showed it was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025
Oil tanker off French coast linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ French President Emmanuel Macron believes an oil tanker off the French coast has committed ‘very serious wrongdoings’ The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
France investigates Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker anchored off coast France has opened an investigation into a Russian-linked oil tanker anchored off Saint-Nazaire on the Atlantic coast. The vessel is suspected of being part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet” and has been named in Denmark’s inquiry into mystery drone flights that disrupted air traffic last month. Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2025
Palme d’Or winner hits global cinemas, France backs it for 2026 Oscars After winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May, It Was Just an Accident, directed by the Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, was released in cinemas worldwide on Wednesday. Produced in secret and co-financed by France, the film was inspired by his time in prison. It has been… Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2025
Europe in ‘most dangerous situation’ since second world war, Danish PM warns Mette Frederiksen tells EU leaders all countries are affected by ‘Russian hybrid war’ via drones or sabotage The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Road European Championships: Remco Evenepoel dominates elite men's time trial well ahead of Filippo Ganna Dane Niklas Larsen surprises with bronze medal to keep British rivals Ethan Hayter and Josh Tarling off the podium Cycling News · Oct 1, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 French military detain two after boarding Russia-linked oil tanker suspected of launching drones Tanker, named on list of ‘shadow fleet’ vessels, may have been launchpad for drones that closed Denmark airports
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Lyon’s green revolution makes it one of Europe’s best cities to visit. I should know, I live here Cycle lanes and immense urban parks make Lyon a city for people that hate cities, says France expert Anna Richards
Euronews · Oct 1, 2025 No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks.
Cycling News · Oct 1, 2025 'I'll be ready to go again' – Remco Evenepoel looks to add to Olympic and World time trial gold medals at European Championships despite fears of wind 'I don't think I should be afraid of them' says Belgian after travelling from Rwanda Worlds straight to France
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 UK politics: Powell victory in Labour’s deputy leader contest would mean ‘division and disunity’, Phillipson suggests – as it happened Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson put their cases to party members at Labour’s conference on Wednesday
Windows Central · Sep 30, 2025 Amazon France ships the ROG Xbox Ally X three weeks early — one lucky gamer posts first review Amazon France shipped the ROG Xbox Ally X nearly 3 weeks early — and the first hands-on review is already here.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 This laidback wine region is Italy’s affordable answer to Champagne Producing Italy’s most premium sparkling wines, Franciacorta in Lombardy offers a more informal – yet no less charming – alternative to France’s historic provinces, as Kate Wickers discovers
International Business Times UK · Sep 30, 2025 Who was Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa? Diplomat Plunges From Paris Hotel's 22nd Floor After Sending 'Worrying' Message To His Wife South African ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa found dead outside Paris Hyatt hotel after sending worrying message to wife; French authorities investigate diplomat's death.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead in Paris Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, known as Nathi Mthethwa, had been reported missing on Monday evening
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025 Saliba says Arsenal have to ‘prove we are ready to win’ after signing new contract The France defender said after signing a new five-year contract at Arsenal: ‘I’ve won nothing so my choice was to stay here and win everything first’
Cycling Weekly · Sep 30, 2025 'My town really exists' – the political power of the Tour de France A new paper suggests that the Tour de France could reduce support for the far-right