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England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history

England have lost their last four Test matches against Scotland, who have never won the fixture five times in a row.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

France, Germany reject US interference after Vance urges Europe to accept far right

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday firmly dismissed any foreign interference in German elections, following remarks by US Vice President JD Vance urging Europe to welcome far-right parties. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, echoed the sentiment, stating that "no one can impose" their model on Europe.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 15, 2025

France's biggest game industry union puts together a 'Grève Bundle' to support striking workers

More than 1,000 employees of France's videogame industry took part in a one-day strike yesterday.

PC Gamer · Feb 14, 2025

‘I’ve told Dad to be neutral’ – Fin Smith on split family Calcutta Cup loyalties

The fly-half starred in England’s Six Nations victory against France and is now set to face Scotland, the country of his father’s birth

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025

Fin Smith: ‘Both my parents are Scottish - but I always wanted to play for England’

Interview: On cloud nine after a dream first Test start, England’s new fly-half star opens up on his Scottish links and that match-winning try against France

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

AI showcase pays off for France, but US tech scepticism endures

France is staking its claim as an AI powerhouse. At the AI Action Summit in Paris this week, global leaders, tech innovators, and policymakers converged to chart the future of artificial intelligence - backed by major investments and bold ambitions for Europe’s leadership in the field. RFI breaks down the…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 14, 2025

What was the Sykes-Picot agreement, and why does it still affect the Middle East today?

Some national borders are determined by natural phenomena like seas, mountains and rivers. Most, however, are created by people.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025

D Gukesh fights back to hold Alireza Firouzja in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh staged a remarkable comeback to salvage a draw against France’s Alireza Firouzja in the final round of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour at Weissenhaus, Germany.

The Times of India · Feb 13, 2025

France Says EU Working Toward 'Rapid' Easing Of Syria Sanctions

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union was working toward swiftly easing Syria sanctions as Paris hosted a conference on the transition in the war-torn country after president Bashar al-Assad's fall.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025

At the Paris AI summit, the tech world asks: Does Europe’s tech culture drive startups away?

Europe lags far behind China and the U.S. in the AI race. The continent’s risk-averse regulatory and investment culture may help explain why.

Fortune · Feb 13, 2025