Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days Diplomats now working to secure release of two more citizens after backpacker Olivier Grondeau finally freed The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from French language body As French-speaking countries celebrate International Francophone Day, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have this week announced their withdrawal from the International Organisation of Francophonie, which organises the event as part of its mission to celebrate French language around the world. Radio France Internationale · Mar 20, 2025
France issues 'survival manual' to prepare citizens for invasion The booklet contains 63 safety measures to follow in case of military threat or natural disasters Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025
The ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa Al Jazeera finds that nonexistent writers are spreading anti-France sentiment across West and Central Africa. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025
Is Croatia vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Nations League quarter-final In a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final, Real Madrid colleagues Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe face off in Split The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
France makes key move towards legalising medical cannabis France has taken a key step towards legalising medical cannabis with an administrative filing that revives the stalled process, following a successful three-year experiment on the prescription and distribution of the drug. Radio France Internationale · Mar 20, 2025
Iran Frees French Citizen After Prison Ordeal: Macron Iranian authorities have released French citizen Olivier Grondeau, detained by the country since October 2022 on security charges, and he has returned to France, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
How to watch Croatia vs France FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Nations League quarter-final Spain or the Netherlands waiting for the winner in the semi-finals Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025
Insults And Acceptance: Being Trans In Rural France Valerie Montchalin found out who her friends were when she transitioned to being a transgender woman in her village high in the Massif Central of central France. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
'We hope it's just blah blah:' European wine producers brace for Trump tariffs The number 200 is top of mind across wine country in France, Italy and Spain, Europe's top producers of wine The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
France Predicted Lineup vs. Croatia: UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals Kylian Mbappe is back in the French national team squad and should lead the line against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2025
'Magical' Edinburgh To Host Start Of 2027 Tour De France The 2027 Tour de France will start in Edinburgh with the first three stages taking place in Scotland, England and Wales, the organisers ASO announced at a ceremony in the Scottish capital on Wednesday. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched The Guardian - US · Mar 19, 2025
French minister accuses Algeria of 'aggression' in deportation standoff France does not want "war with Algeria" but the North African nation is "aggressing" France by refusing to accept deportees, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Mar 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025 Golden era of French coaching is over, so who will replace Deschamps? Forget the days of Wenger and Houllier – there is a worrying lack of French coaches in Europe’s elite leagues these days
Cycling Weekly · Mar 19, 2025 The 2027 Tour de France will be within touching distance in the UK - here's what you can expect and when you'll need to book accommodation The Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will begin on British roads in 2027 - here's everything you need to know
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes to start in the UK in 2027 The Tour de France will make its return to UK shores for the first time since 2014, with the women’s race set to make its first appearance
Cycling News · Mar 19, 2025 Scotland snags Grand Départ for first time in history as both men's and women's Tour de France set for UK start in 2027 ASO and British Cycling confirm that Great Britain will host the Grand Départ for a fifth time
Cycling Weekly · Mar 19, 2025 I can’t wait for the Tour de France to come to the UK, but inspiring a generation will take more than souvenirs and a momentary flash of wheels Simply having the men’s and women’s races on British roads isn’t enough to get people into riding and racing
The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025 Scotland wins race to host Tour de France in 2027 The world's biggest bike races will begin in Scotland in 2027. Here's everything we know so far
The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025 Historic moment with Tour de France coming to Edinburgh in 2027 Edinburgh will host the Grand Depart of the 2027 Tour de France, as well as the Tour de France Femmes, marking the first time the historic race has…
International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025 Rarely Seen Cave Art Holds Prehistoric Secrets In France Deep inside a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, ancient humans who lived around 30,000 years ago carved horses, mammoths and rhinoceros into the walls, a fabulous prehistoric menagerie that has rarely been seen -- until now.
Euronews · Mar 19, 2025 Euro falls as eurozone inflation sees downward revisions in February Eurozone inflation eased to 2.3% in February, with core inflation at 2.6%, its lowest since January 2022. France had the lowest rate (0.9%), Hungary the highest (5.7%). The euro slipped ahead of Wednesday’s Fed meeting.
Euronews · Mar 19, 2025 How has the Blue Book Traineeship programme evolved in the past five years? Italy, France, and Spain are the EU countries with the highest number of candidates in the past five years.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 19, 2025 Macron says France to 'increase' orders for Rafale warplanes President Emmanuel Macron has said France would increase orders for Rafale fighter jets and invest nearly 1.5 billion euros into one of its air bases to equip its squadrons with the latest nuclear missile technology, adding the country will have to get ready to defend itself "if we want to…