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Orion 26 drills prepare French army for high-intensity warfare in Europe

France's armed forces will launch phase two of their flagship Orion 26 military exercises in Saint-Nazaire, on the country's west coast, on Sunday. As war rages in Ukraine, more than 10,000 military personnel are preparing for high-intensity warfare in drills designed to ready France to defend European territory from a…

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Six Nations returns for a shortened tournament with clear favourites

The Six Nations kicks off this evening with a rare Thursday night fixture to avoid clashing with Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, as France host Ireland in Paris. In other changes, this year's tournament will run for six weeks rather than seven.

Radio France Internationale

Vance hails unifying moment as US delegation arrives for Milan-Cortina Winter Games

The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening.

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Six Nations: England ready to deliver as they eye first grand slam in ten years

On an 11-match winning streak and playing ‘brave’ rugby, Borthwick’s men can end years of underachievement

Evening Standard

How Japan replaced France as the country young Americans obsessively romanticize—they’re longing for civility

America used to be the archetypal “soft power” country, but sushi, anime, and a different way of life place it in the land of the rising sun for Gen Z.

Fortune

Ice Hockey at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedule, Preview & Today's Games

All the ways to watch Winter Olympics Ice Hockey 2026 live streams for FREE, with Canada's Connor McDavid and USA's Matthew Tkachuk headlining the action.

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Why are there adverts during Six Nations games - and will fans miss any of the action?

Major change from ITV begins with France vs Ireland and is likely to mark a watershed moment for televised live sports coverage in the UK

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Small boat crossings 'must end' says inquiry into biggest Channel migrants tragedy

A four-week public inquiry identified 27 men, women and children, whose bodies were recovered after they attempted the journey from France to the UK

Evening Standard

Zelensky French TV interview: 'If Ukraine doesn't stop Putin, he will invade Europe'

Amid a flurry of diplomatic meetings in Moscow and Abu Dhabi, in an interview on TV channel France 2 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his European partners – as well as United States President Donald Trump – to put more pressure on Russia to end the four-year war.

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France hopes to make screening for lung cancer routine by 2030

Screening for lung cancer could become as routine in France as checks for breast or colon cancer, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist, who says the country is preparing to roll out a pilot programme to screen thousands of at-risk individuals from next month.

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From TikTok and AI to colonial abuses, film festival highlights African vision

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, in central France, is the largest of its kind in the world, with more than 500 films screened during a week-long event. Its African Perspectives section this year tackles themes from social media to colonial archives.

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Six Nations 2026 predictions: our writers on who will win and why

England have strength in depth, but France have history on their side, a returning hero, and hosting duties for the potentially decisive finale

The Guardian - UK

Is France vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament opener

The Independent UK

France calls on EU to set climate 'red lines' as bloc reviews UN goals

As European environment ministers gather for a two-day summit in Cyprus, France has called for the bloc to take a more aggressive stance when it comes to defending global climate goals.

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Evening Standard

Six Nations table: Final standings and results on Super Saturday

France clinch record eighth title in dramatic fashion with Thomas Ramos breaking Ireland hearts

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How to watch France vs Ireland FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations rugby

The most recent Six Nations champions battle it out on opening night

The Guardian - UK

Dupont’s France return can rock Ireland’s unstable foundations in Six Nations opener

If a talented Les Bleus click, the results could be spectacular against a much-changed Ireland with umpteen tricky questions to answer

The Independent UK

Caelan Doris wary of returning Antoine Dupont despite forgiveness over Dublin injury

Dupont has not made an international appearance since rupturing his ACL against Ireland last March but will return for France in Thursday evening’s Six Nations curtain-raiser

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‘Like Him or Not’—Didier Deschamps Gives Verdict on Kylian Mbappe Attitude

The Frenchman is often criticised for his individualism for club and country.

Euronews

Europe in the Epstein files: How far is the continent's political elite implicated?

The release of more than three million extra documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has prompted resignations, accusations and a wave of online vitriol towards members of Europe’s political elite. But who is actually named in the files, and to what extent?

Evening Standard

ITV to screen ads before scrums during Six Nations games

Up to two commercials will air during breaks in play before a scrum in each half of Thursday’s Six Nations Championship opener, it is understood.

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French watchdog flags heart, lung and cancer risks as vape use grows

Vaping poses possible heart, lung and cancer risks, France’s national health agency warned on Wednesday, as it raised concerns about long-term use and the growing appeal of e-cigarettes among teenagers.

The Independent UK

The minor Six Nations change that could have a major impact on this year’s champions

France, England and Ireland are the leading contenders for the title – but could a shock be in store?

The Guardian - UK

ITV to screen in-game adverts for first time during rugby union’s Six Nations

ITV will screen in-game commercials for the first time during the Six Nations opener between France and Ireland at Stade de France on Thursday

Euronews

France school stabbing: Art teacher in 'worrying' condition after attack by 14-year-old

A 60-year-old art teacher was stabbed on Tuesday by a 14-year-old pupil in front of some 20 other students mid-class in southern France, in the latest violent attack targeting school staff.

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