Andy Farrell ‘open minded’ about picking France-based players for Lions tour The identity of the three fly-halves to tour Australia is among the fiercest areas of debate. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell reveals stance on France-based players and son Owen The Lions head coach will unveil his squad for the tour on 8 May The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
France and Indonesia vow to boost safety in Indo-Pacific as tensions between EU and Beijing persist France and Indonesia’s top diplomats have inked a new maritime security project aiming “to ensure peace and safety” at sea in the Indo-Pacific region The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
France and Indonesia agree to boost Pacific security as tensions with China persist The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities. Euronews · Mar 26, 2025
Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data set the record straight Immigration dominated recent election campaigns in countries that include the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. The Conversation · Mar 26, 2025
Lady Gaga is bringing The MAYHEM Ball Tour to London and Manchester Lady Gaga has unveiled the tour dates for her 'MAYHEM Ball Tour'. BANG Premier · Mar 26, 2025
Tadej Pogacar to ride ‘iconic’ Paris-Roubaix for the first time The three-time Tour de France winner will race after UAE Team Emirates-XRG made a change to his schedule The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Six reasons to sign up to L’Étape du Tour de France 2025 with Alzheimer’s Research UK Ride the same roads as the pros. Raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK and take part in L’Étape du Tour de France 2025, a bucket list event for many cyclists. Cycling Weekly · Mar 26, 2025
The Spanish economy grew 3.2% in 2024: Why is it outperforming peers? Spain's economy grew 3.2% in 2024, one of the fastest in the eurozone, driven by strong domestic demand, robust tourism, and EU recovery funds, outperforming Germany, France and Italy. Economists say Spain remains a ‘bright spot’ in Europe, expecting this outperformance to continue through 2025. Euronews · Mar 26, 2025
What we know about Thursday’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit for Ukraine in Paris The meeting takes place as the United States announced that it had brokered a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea. Euronews · Mar 26, 2025
Migrants detected at UK-France border controls ‘fallen substantially’ The UK’s borders watchdog however said the ‘threat of clandestine entry at juxtaposed ports remains high and is unrelenting’. Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
Depardieu Denies 'Groping' Women In France Sex Abuse Trial French star actor Gerard Depardieu, on trial for sexual assault, told the Paris court on Tuesday that he was not in the habit of "groping" women, and called the #MeToo movement a "reign of terror." International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
A chance for world leaders to end malnutrition and save lives Letter: Parliamentarians from the UK and France urge governments to make strong pledges at the nutrition summit in Paris this week The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025
'City of Lights' as seen at night from space: Space photo of the day Paris, France is seen lit up in this photo taken aboard the International Space Staton. Space · Mar 25, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2025 Campaigners hail move to prosecute owners of French steelworks over pollution Environmental and residents' action groups on Tuesday hailed a decision to charge the steel group ArcelorMittal with pumping toxic fumes into the atmosphere in south-eastern France and attempting to cover up its tracks.
International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025 France To Auction Superyacht Seized In Money-laundering Case French authorities will put up for sale Thursday a superyacht seized in a money laundering case involving a Belarusian national, according to the state agency for handling confiscated assets.
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 France mulls proposals on harsher sentencing for underaged offenders The bill proposes harsher "sanctions" for parents who fail to meet their legal responsibilities towards their children, while pushing for tougher trials for repeat underage offenders.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2025 Youth faces trial for alleged attack on rabbi in Orléans A 16-year-old youth who allegedly attacked a rabbi as he walked in the street with his nine-year-old son in Orléans, central France, will go on trial next month charged with a religious hate crime.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Passenger’s lost phone causes Air France flight to cut short nine-hour journey The Caribbean-bound flight made a U-turn after a passenger’s phone went missing
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 European car sales dip in February, EVs pick up but Tesla sales tumble A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU. However, EVs are distinctly increasing their market share in the bloc, with Chinese-made cars on the rise.
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Home Office ends asylum hotel contract over performance concerns as Channel migrant crossings hit record highs Between January 1 and March 23, some 5,847 people have arrived in the UK from France - up 36 per cent on last year
Motor1 · Mar 25, 2025 Lancia's Relaunch Faces a Rough Start Lancia is one of several Stellantis brands struggling to stay afloat. For years, it was confined to a single market: Italy. However, with last year’s launch of the new Ypsilon, the brand also expanded its presence beyond the country shaped like a boot. Following a long hiatus, Lancia returned to…
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 B&Q owner Kingfisher’s profit slides as ‘big-ticket’ spending remains squeezed The DIY giant said it was expecting around a £145 million hit this year from higher wages, taxes and inflation.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2025 French Jewish group distances itself from far-right leaders' Israel visit France's main Jewish association on Monday publicly distanced itself from an unprecedented invitation for two key figures in the French far right to attend a conference this week in Israel on the fight against anti-Semitism.
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 Bottom trawling in European waters costs society up to €11bn a year, new study finds Ocean experts found that the economic costs mostly come from carbon emissions caused by churning up the seabed.