The Latest Breaking News from France

Which foreign country has provided most Premier League managers?

Plus: leagues with the most teams whose names are bookended by the same letter, multiple international debut scorers and more

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

France's defence minister calls on Gulf states to aid Lebanese forces

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu is urging Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for securing border areas after Israel's war with Hezbollah.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2024

Strike At French Cognac Maker Hennessy Over Measures In China Spat

Hundreds of employees of French cognac maker Hennessy, part of the LVMH group luxury empire, went on strike on Tuesday to protest measures the brand plans to employ to circumvent Chinese tariffs imposed in a spat with the EU.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Starmer bids to ‘restore UK’s role as climate leader’ with green global alliance

The Prime Minister launched the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance, which will involve several countries including Brazil, Canada and France.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

France urges collective EU response to 'explosion' in anti-Semitism

France on Tuesday called for a collective response to "one of the worst explosions of anti-Semitism" in Europe's recent history, as EU ministers gathered to discuss the issue.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2024

French Farmers Threaten 'Chaos' Over Proposed EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers stepped up their protests Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, blocking a key motorway on the border with Spain and vowing to sow "chaos."

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

The 20 best Christmas wines for 2024

Spicy Rhônes for the roast, aromatic riesling for the leftovers, and excellent value fizzes to bring in the new year

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers

Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024

SixNations: Full Contact season 2 — release date, players, what happens, episode guide, trailer and everything about the rugby series

SixNations: Full Contact season 2 arrives on Netflix to catch up with the players at the heart of the 2024 Six Nations action, including England’s Marcus Smith.

WhatToWatch · Nov 19, 2024

Gisele Pelicot lambasts cowardice of dozens of men accused of raping her

Gisele Pelicot lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during 10 years of mass rape organised by her husband and told the court hearing the trial France's patriarchal society must change.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024