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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…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 19, 2025

On the (rail) road: going to gigs by high-speed train

Train Talk: Singer-songwriter Jaz Delorean travelled to southern France for a one-night show

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

France Tries Cambodian Ex-PM's Guards Over 1997 Massacre

Two ex-bodyguards for former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen go on trial in absentia in France on Wednesday, charged over a 1997 grenade attack on a leading opposition figure.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

Inside the underwater turbine farm set to generate clean energy from France’s tides

One of France's first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity.

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

37 People Share Which Country They Make Fun Of

Someone asked “Which country do you joke about most in your country?” and people shared their best examples from where they live. The post 37 People Share Which Country They Make Fun Of first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 18, 2025

Karoline Leavitt says French ‘should be grateful they’re not speaking German’ after calls for Statue of Liberty to be returned

White House press secretary's remarks come in the wake of French politician Raphaël Glucksmann teasing that the U.S. should return the iconic New York-based landmark

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

White House slams French MEP’s call to return Statue of Liberty

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slams ‘low-level’ French politician demanding Statue of Liberty’s return, saying France should be thankful they are “not speaking German right now.”

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

My team of the Six Nations: from Lions in waiting to France’s new King Louis

The tournament’s brightest stars make a formidable side – twin Currys, six Frenchmen and a Scottish double

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025

Diplomatic tensions rise after Algeria refuses to take back its nationals from France

The French interior minister has promised a "graduated response" after Algeria refused to cooperate on a list of around 60 Algerians whom France intends to expel.

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

Refused entry, delays and a WW2 bomb: ‘Cursed’ couple refuse to give up on Paris dream

Exclusive: ‘We were reminded how much we love France’ say couple

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025