The Latest Breaking News from France

Ntamack suspended for England clash with Jalibert likely to step up for France

Romain Ntamack was sent off in the 43-0 defeat of Wales in Paris and has been handed a three-week suspension, but will be available again to face Ireland

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025

France fly half Romain Ntamack suspended for England clash after red card - but set for speedy Six Nations return

The France playmaker was sent off late on in the Six Nations win over Wales and has been handed a ban

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

French president Macron pays tribute to 'inspirational' Aga Khan

President Emmanuel Macron of France led the tributes on Wednesday to the Islamic spiritual leader, Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon on Tuesday night at the age of 88.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 5, 2025

The thorny question of French retirement reform is on the table again under France's new government. Does it stand a chance?

Today, the French retirement reform is an expensive system, threatening to break the economy.

Fortune · Feb 5, 2025

The mystifying qualities that make France's 'alien' Antoine Dupont the best in the world

SIX NATIONS: By common consent the best player on the planet, Dupont looks set to star again in the Six Nations. With the help of the France star’s teammates, Harry Latham-Coyle explains what makes the glorious gifts and brilliant basics that make the scrum-half so good

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 5, 2025

French PM Set To Survive No Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is expected on Wednesday to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025

Retro Conversion Makes the World's Cutest Car Even Cuter

Few vehicles in history are as recognizable as the old Citroen H-Type vans. The slab-sided vehicles with their corrugated sides changed very little over their 34-year production run, launching in post-war France way back in 1947. They aren't pretty, but they are charming. Now, that retrotastic charm comes to another…

Motor1 · Feb 4, 2025

England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash

England are poised to select both Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in the same starting team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France

Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to slot in at fly-half.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025