The Latest Breaking News from France

Government faces fresh legal challenge over UK-France migrants returns deal

A High Court hearing will take place at 4pm on Thursday over a potential deportation under the returns deal, hours after the first removal to France.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Home Office quietly blocks modern slavery challenges under chaotic deportation scheme

Exclusive: Migrants in the UK due for deportation to France will not be allowed to request review of modern slavery decision

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

France roiled by anti-austerity protests as unions demand budget rethink

More than one million people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday, according to the hardline CGT union. Union leaders hailed the strike as "already a success" and issued a warning to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, demanding fiscal, social and environmental justice in his upcoming budget.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2025

Mars to invest €1bn in Europe as Kellanova deal remains unresolved

The American confectionery giant said that the investment will go towards modernising manufacturing, with factories in France, Poland and Lithuania among those set to benefit.

Euronews · Sep 18, 2025

First person removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal, says UK

Agreement reached with France allows for removal of asylum seekers who arrive on small boats

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

Low wages, high expenses and questionable conditions – the unstable finances of Continental racing in men's cycling

Cyclingnews investigates life, money and racing in men's cycling's lowest – but biggest – UCI tier, where salaries are low but the desire to make it work is high

Cycling News · Sep 18, 2025

First migrant return to France ‘shows we will seek to remove you’, says Mahmood

The Home Office said further flights are scheduled to take place this week and next week.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

England braced for scrum battle against France as intensity ratchets up in World Cup semi-final

England again intend to use their set-piece strength to their advantage as they take on their closest European rivals

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

First migrant deported to France under Keir Starmer’s ‘one in, one out’ deal

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The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

British Tourist 'Raped' by Police While in Handcuffs During Holiday in France

A 37-year-old British national was raped by a police officer while on vacation in the South of France.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18, 2025