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French investigators blocked from Elysée Palace in events contracts probe

Investigators were denied access to the Élysée Palace on Tuesday as part of a probe into how an events company was awarded contracts to organise major state ceremonies.

Radio France Internationale

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

Trump’s venal persona and his war on Iran will do untold damage to America’s ability to make a positive difference in the world

The Guardian - US

France denies blocking US flights as Israel cuts defence ties

France has pushed back against criticism from the United States and Israel over military flights and arms ties, with Washington accusing Paris of blocking US planes and Israel saying it would stop buying defence equipment from France.

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Cadmium warning triggers backlash from France's organic farmers

Organic farming is at the centre of a growing row in France, after health authorities said produce grown to organic standards may be just as contaminated by cadmium – a toxic heavy metal linked to cancer and bone disease – as conventional agriculture. The finding has prompted pushback from the…

Radio France Internationale

What activists can learn from France now

The left should look to France’s Yellow Vest movement to see the dangers of violent escalation

Salon

France bids farewell to former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin who 'fought for justice and freedom'

Jospin, who introduced the 35-hour workweek and extended free healthcare when he was head of government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday, aged 88.

Euronews

Strava reveals location of French warship after naval officer logs run on aircraft carrier deck

A French naval officer’s workout session accidentally became a security incident thanks to Strava — here's how to manage your privacy settings to avoid a similar fate.

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How a sailor’s workout gave away French nuclear warship’s location

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The Independent UK

France takes 'appropriate measures' after sailor's jogging app exposes aircraft carrier's location

France says it’s taking “appropriate measures” after a naval officer’s use of the Strava sports app inadvertently enabled journalists to geolocate the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Strava fitness app reportedly reveals location of France aircraft carrier at sea

A French navy member was reportedly shown jogging in circles on a ship in the middle of the sea northwest of Cyprus, according to his public profile on the Strava fitness tracking app.

Euronews

French sailor gave away location of nuclear-powered warship in Middle East by logging run on Strava

The sailor publicly uploaded his run to the fitness app, revealing the position and direction of the Charles de Gaulle ship

The Independent UK

Officer’s Strava activity reveals location of French aircraft carrier in eastern Mediterranean

A French officer inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by publicly recording a run on the Strava app. The vessel, deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, was reportedly northwest of Cyprus. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with fitness app data, following similar past exposures.

The Times of India

The French are in uproar about gen Z not lunching with colleagues. I’m on Team Solo Dining

For once we can celebrate a British custom: grabbing lunch away from your colleagues to do whatever you like, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

Environmental reporting varies sharply across French media, study shows

A new study has revealed significant disparities in the way the French media reports on environmental issues, with overall coverage remaining limited, particularly in France’s regional newspapers.

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Why expanding €1 meal scheme won’t solve student hardship in France

From May this year, all university students in France will be eligible for a hot meal costing just €1 in state-run university canteens, but students and aid organisations warn that subsidised meals address only one facet of the much broader crisis they’re facing.

The Independent UK

Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter

IN FOCUS: Weather agencies across Europe have issued multiple severe avalanche alerts in 2026 as deaths continue to mount

The Guardian - UK

French magistrate reportedly summons two French-Israelis over ‘complicity in genocide’

Nili Kupfer-Naouri and Rachel Touitou said to be accused of trying to block delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Radio France Internationale

French tax on high earners disappoints as wealthy find ways to shield income

Revenue from a tax targeting high earners in France is expected to be far below forecasts this year, as wealthy people find ways to reduce their tax bills. However, a new corporate tax could bring in more than first predicted in 2026, which might help offset the disappointment.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Charged With Crime Against His Former Coach’s Daughter

Yannick Agnel is suspected of having intimate relations with the daughter of his former coach when she was 13.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK announces Project Nightfall to provide Kyiv with new missiles

UK vows to arm Ukrainians with advanced weapons after Putin's hypersonic missile strike on Lviv

The Guardian - UK

France targets Australia-style social media ban for children next year

Draft bill to be submitted for legal checks as France aims to follow Australia’s world-first ban on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube

Reason

Shein Can't Sell Sex Toys Unless It Checks IDs, French Court Says

Laws requiring porn platforms to age-check visitors are becoming "a Swiss army knife for the government."

Radio France Internationale

Council of Europe ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migration

European ministers have agreed to negotiate a new approach to the continent's main ECHR human rights treaty, that would make it easier to deport illegal migrants. The decision comes as more governments argue that the treaty restricts their ability to control their borders.

Reason

French Far-Right Politicians Want To Reopen Brothels as Sex-Worker Cooperatives

The current system, in which paying for sex is illegal, doesn't work, said Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a National Assembly member.

Euronews

French far right wants to reopen brothels and put sex workers in charge

National Rally (RN) lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy said his proposed bill would allow sex workers in France to be "empresses in their kingdom."

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