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Police vehicles burned and roads blocked in Pacific territory after arrested pro-independence activists moved to France.

Steven Wilson will release his new solo album The Overview ahead of the live dates

Pro-independence protesters in New Caledonia set fire to buildings, including a police station and a town hall, in a new wave of unrest in the French Pacific territory, after jailed protest leaders were extradited to France.

Saturday, June 22, 2024: In this week's roundup of French news, we bring you the latest from the lightning campaign ahead of snap legislative elections. Anti-Semitism came back to the forefront of political debate after the shocking rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl by boys her own age. Plus, a…

Despite stunning season to date, Slovenian faces the toughest challenge of his career this July

When President Emmanuel Macron unexpectedly triggered parliamentary elections earlier this month, he left officials just 20 days to organise a first round of voting. From printing ballots to fitting around summer holiday plans, the breakneck campaign poses a massive logistical challenge.

The Netherlands are hoping to pinch top spot in Group D at Euro 2024 ahead of France but on Tuesday face a confident Austria side who may need a positive result to reach the last 16.

Transfer of seven detainees to custody 17,000 kilometres away on charges tied to deadly unrest criticised as ‘political deportation’

France appear almost certain to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024 but they are hoping to have Kylian Mbappe back, and rediscover their goal-scoring touch, when they face Poland in their final group game on Tuesday.

France's Kylian Mbappé set to return from injury with protective mask as team aims to improve performance in Euro 2024.

The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged France on Sunday to be "proud" of the Paris-born aristocrat who founded the modern Olympics despite criticism of his views on women and colonialism.