Keir Starmer says Europe ‘at crossroads in history’ and must support Ukraine Prime minister confirms UK and France will lead a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help end the war with Russia The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025
Archaeological findings on France's Ile de Ré reveal North Sea trade links Archaeological excavations on the Ile de Ré, an island off France's Atlantic coast, have unearthed graves and artefacts dating back to the 8th century – findings that confirm trading ties with Northern European and Celtic peoples. Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2025
Ireland and France’s battle for alpha status reminds me of Arsenal v United Saturday’s likely title decider in the Six Nations renews an intense rivalry fuelled not by geography but the sheer brilliance of the two teams The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer To Present Ukraine Peace Plan UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to collaborate with Ukraine, France, and others to address the conflict in Ukraine and present a strategy to the US. ... Top News · Mar 2, 2025
Returning to Ukraine: 'If everyone leaves, what will become of this country?' Two years ago, RFI met a family separated by the war in Ukraine. Volodymyr and Nataliia had lost their home near Kyiv, and Natallia left for Paris with their children. Now, like many Ukrainian refugees, she has decided to return home, despite the ongoing war – and the other, more… Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2025
UK, France working with Ukraine on plan to stop fighting: Starmer The UK and France will work with Ukraine on a plan to end the fighting with Russia, which will later be presented to the United States, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday. Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2025
UK and France will work on own Ukraine peace plan, says Keir Starmer PM says he and Macron have agreed to begin talks as Europe scrambles to respond to White House disaster The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025
The Latest: Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to shore up support for Zelenskyy Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to shore up support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025
France launches commission to evaluate overseas aid, amid far-right criticism France has set up a commission to assess the impact and transparency of its development aid, following allegations by the far right that taxpayers' money is being squandered overseas – echoing similar claims by the United States administration, which has frozen its foreign aid programmes. Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2025
Jean-Philippe Mateta discharged from hospital after ear injury in FA Cup tie Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner believes Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts’ actions could have ended the career of the France forward. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025
Chaos reigns in Faun Ardèche Classic as lead trio follows motos off course in finale Riders had already raced the same roundabout twice in the Faun Ardèche Classic before veering off course Cycling News · Mar 1, 2025
‘It’s packed with dealers. Look around you’: life amid the cocaine cartels of the French Riviera Nice may be at the heart of France’s upmarket Mediterranean coast, but violent drug gangs making €1.5m a month are colonising part of it The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025
Controversial French film Emilia Perez scoops seven trophies at César ceremony Frenchman Jacques Audiard triumphed despite controversies on Friday at the annual César ceremony, the main cinema awards in France, with seven trophies for his musical Emilia Perez, including best film and best director, and will now head to the Oscars on Sunday. Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2025
An all-women ski trip finally gave me the confidence I needed to go off-piste A week in Les Deux Alpes, France with her septuagenarian teacher left Justine Gosling inspired — and more confident than ever on the slopes Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025 Oscar contender 'Emilia Pérez' wins big at Césars, with under-fire Karla Sofia Gascón in attendance Oscar contender “Emilia Pérez” has been named the best French film of the year at the Césars awards — France’s equivalent of the Oscars
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025 Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record again at first attempt The flying Swede cleared 6.27m at All Star Perche in France
Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2025 Coupe de France coups? Dunkerque and Cannes test mettle against PSG and Reims Ligue 1 pacesetters Paris Saint-Germain will continue the defence of their Coupe de France crown against second division Dunkerque while Reims, their fellow travellers from Ligue 1, will take on fourth tier Cannes following the draw for the semi-finals on Thursday night.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2025 France and EU move to secure Ukraine minerals, as US pushes for deal France and the European Union are mobilising to secure access to Ukraine’s valuable mineral resources, despite pressure from Washington, which is pushing for mineral deals with Kyiv as a form of repayment for military aid.
The Times of India · Mar 1, 2025 Armand Duplantis crosses 6.27m to break his own pole vault world record Armand Duplantis, the Swedish Olympic gold medallist, surpassed his previous world record on Friday at the All Star Pole Vault competition held in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025 ‘Trump is abandoning Ukraine and wants a weaker EU’: Dominique de Villepin on Europe’s moment of truth The former French PM says the US is no longer an ally of Europe – but has joined Russia and China as an ‘illiberal superpower’
Cycling News · Feb 28, 2025 Tour de France Grand Départ set to return to Britain in 2027 20 years after first British Grand Départ, UK expects to host third Tour de France start and first time for Tour de France Femmes
Radio France Internationale · Feb 28, 2025 France and UK find common ground on tackling illegal Channel crossings French and British interior ministers have committed to strengthening the fight against illegal migration, including France lifting a ban on police stopping migrant boats at sea.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025 Macron says French-Algerian author under ‘arbitrary detention’ in Algeria French president voices concern for health of Boualem Sansal, who is on hunger strike over his imprisonment
The Conversation · Feb 28, 2025 Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump: assiduous planning results in deft diplomacy Keir Starmer was only the second European leader to visit Donald Trump’s second White House. The first, France’s Emmanuel Macron, had barely taken off when Starmer touched down, but had already raised the bar by behaving regally in front of the world’s media alongside his fellow president in the Oval…
Cycling Weekly · Feb 28, 2025 Stage ten of this year's Tour de France will be a 'crazy, crazy day' - Meet one of the people behind the biggest bike races in the world Yannick Talabardon, Paris-Nice's assistant race director at ASO, takes on the Cycling Weekly Q&A