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France tightens checks on food imports amid farmers' opposition to Mercosur

The French government has said it is tightening checks on around a dozen food ⁠imports in a bid to ease concerns of farmers who have been protesting at what they say is unfair competition from countries with looser regulations.

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How has France reacted to the toppling of Venezuela's Maduro by the US?

France’s political class has largely condemned the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US armed forces, but President Emmanuel Macron has denounced neither the method nor the intervention itself, saying the Venezuelan people should "rejoice". France's leftwing parties have slammed his comments as a "disgrace".

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France and UK strike suspected IS arms site near Palmyra in Syria

The United Kingdom says it joined France in overnight air strikes on an underground facility near Palmyra in Syria that is believed to have been used by the Islamic State (IS) armed group to store weapons.

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France set to stage a year-long celebration to mark 200 years of photography in 2026

Major exhibitions and commissions will honor Nicéphore Niépce's invention and explore photography's evolution from 1826 to today.

Digital Camera World

From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026

Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes.

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Sex object, animal rights activist, racist: the paradox that was Brigitte Bardot

A fantasy figure for men and women, a victim of press intrusion, a defender of animals … the French actor was also a mouthpiece for racial hatred whose views grew uglier over time

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RAF Typhoons strike Isis weapons storage site in Syria in joint mission with France

The strike was on an underground facility in Syria which had been occupied by Isis

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Trump calls George Clooney ‘mediocre’ after actor ditches America for another country, but his response left the president with a warning he won’t forget

Turned Trump's own slogan against him.

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What France can learn from Italy's fight against organised crime

A spate of shootings in French cities has drawn attention to the growing number of victims of drug-related organised crime. While the government's answer has largely been to get tough on law and order, campaigners argue repression alone is not enough, and are calling for France to follow Italy's example…

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The legacy of Brigitte Bardot: 'She wasn't an actress, she was a phenomenon'

Brigitte Bardot, who died at the age of 91 on Sunday, lived a life filled with contradiction and controversy, but became a global icon first and foremost through film. RFI spoke to critic and historian Antoine de Baecque about her legacy in cinema and beyond.

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Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win

Switzerland have taken out their United Cup tie against France after Stan Wawrinka followed up Belinda Bencic's win with his own impressive victory.

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‘Suspension of entry into the US’, paparazzi – and wine: three other reasons George Clooney moved to France

A UK government warning that Amal Clooney risks US sanctions over her role in the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister is key among reasons why the couple have moved to France

The Guardian - UK

British voters want to be part of the EU more than the French and Italians, new poll reveals

Exclusive: Campaigners said Labour had to ‘catch up with public opinion’ as PM faces calls for closer ties to the EU after Brexit

The Independent UK

France's Iranian diaspora divided over deadly protests back home

In France, divisions within the Iranian diaspora over events unfolding in their country of origin look set to deepen further, sharpened by the way people consume information, particularly Persian-language satellite television channels and social media.

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George Clooney Slams Trump, Says Making America Great Again Will Start in November — If Democrats Retake the House

US President Donald Trump recently insulted George Clooney's French citizenship. But, the Hollywood actor didn't back down.

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Lincoln Financial Field: Capacity, location, World Cup 2026 games and everything you need to know about the venue

Lincoln Financial Field is hosting World Cup 2026 games as Philadelphia welcomes the world

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France ends lifetime perks for former ministers amid voter mistrust

France has begun the New Year with a shake-up of political privileges, long criticised as being out of touch. The move comes as the government grapples with increasing voter mistrust, according to an annual poll, and record levels of public debt.

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France’s political year ahead: power plays, rivals and the road to 2027

With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France’s political forces are already jockeying for position. The balance of power between President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government, a fragmented left and the increasingly emboldened far right continues to shift – shaping what could be one of the…

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Crans-Montana fire survivors treated in burns units across Europe

Some of the injured taken to Belgium, France and Germany while Swiss officials try to identify the dead

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Deficit to deadlock: why France is borrowing €310bn without a budget

France's treasury plans to borrow a record €310 billion on the markets in 2026 – even though it is set to start the year without a fully voted state budget. The move underscores how unprecedented debt and persistent deficits are colliding with a fragmented parliament and a president already focused…

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Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year ski resort blaze

Swiss authorities are investigating the cause of a deadly fire that tore through a New Year’s celebration at the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing about 40 people. France said nine of its citizens were among the 115 injured, with a further eight reported missing.

The Guardian - UK

From bon appetit to Uber Eats: why France’s beloved restaurants are in crisis

When I started as a reporter in Paris in the 1970s, long, boozy lunches were the norm. Now only fast food and fine dining are thriving, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor

The Guardian - AU

George Clooney fires back at Trump after US president mocks his French citizenship

Trump called the actor and his wife, Amal, ‘two of the worst political prognosticators of all time’ after they were awarded French passports

Radio France Internationale

Editor's pick: RFI English's standout stories of 2025

In 2025, we reported on war and displacement, culture and climate, power and pushback. Our journalists followed conflicts, questioned politics, unpacked new technologies and listened to people living through change. Some stories were hard reads. Others offered hope, humour or human grit. These are our top picks from the year…

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UK struggles to reduce migrant crossings after near-record in 2025

The number of migrants arriving on UK shores in small boats reached its second-highest total last year since records were started in 2018, government statistics confirmed on Thursday. It comes despite a "one in, one out" scheme designed to send irregular migrants back to France.

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