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Roar of the Roses: England’s road to World Cup 2025 glory – in pictures

A photographic celebration of England’s journey to World Cup glory, from the opener against USA to beating Canada in the final

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025

Wealth taxes in Europe: Who collects them and how much do they raise?

Several European countries have repealed wealth taxes in recent decades. As of 2025, only three still impose a tax on individual net wealth, while a few others levy taxes only on selected assets.

Euronews · Sep 29, 2025

Pavel Durov Alleges French Intelligence Pressured Him To Censor Moldovan Channels On Telegram In Exchange For Legal Favors During Election

On Sunday, Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, accused French intelligence of pressuring him to silence Moldovan voices on his platform in exchange for leniency in his ongoing court case in France.

Benzinga · Sep 29, 2025

Body of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK rise

French authorities have announced the discovery of a body on a beach used by migrants attempting to cross from northern France to the U.K. on flimsy boats

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

Child dies off French coast in small boat Channel crossing attempt – reports

An investigation has been launched into the incident at Ecault beach, in Saint-Etienne-au-Mont.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025

Iran denounces 'unjustifiable' return of UN nuclear sanctions

Iran has condemned as "legally baseless and unjustifiable " the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, after failed negotations with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2025

Iran may withdraw from nuclear treaty following reimposition of UN sanctions, lawmaker says

An Iranian lawmaker says Tehran is considering withdrawing from the nuclear treaty over reimposed UN sanctions, triggered by France, Germany and the UK, noting that parliament will also deliberate, on a later date, on whether or not the country will pursue nuclear weapons.

Euronews · Sep 28, 2025

Two Women Die Trying To Cross Channel From France

Two women, both Somalis, died Saturday while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said, adding that the body of another migrant had been found in a canal.

International Business Times · Sep 27, 2025

'It was a big mess' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot says tactical game went wrong among major favourites at Rwanda Worlds

'They were thinking that I was as good as I was at the Tour de France, and I was not' yellow-jersey winner says it was hard to make a strong attack in Kigali

Cycling News · Sep 27, 2025

France's Republican calendar and the doomed battle to revolutionise time

When France founded a new republic, 233 years ago this week, it opened a new era – literally. For a brief period the country ran on a unique calendar, designed to liberate the people from religious customs – until it became clear that time and date would not be overthrown.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 27, 2025