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French couple held in Iran 'free and on their way to France', says Macron

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French nationals held in Iran since 2022, are on their way back home, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, following their release in November after more than three years in prison on espionage charges.

Radio France Internationale

France's Sarkozy maintains innocence at Libya election funding trial

Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged part in a scheme to obtain funds from the government of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi in exchange for political and diplomatic favours.

Euronews

French train driver killed, 16 injured in a railway crossing crash

A French high-speed train driver has died after his train collided with a truck carrying military equipment in northern France

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Train driver killed and truck driver in custody after collision in northern France

A French high-speed train crashed into a truck carrying military equipment in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver of the TGV and badly injuring two people, officials said.

Radio France Internationale

What a piece of 15,0000-year-old jewellery found in a Devon cave tells us about this prehistoric ‘civilization’

Even when living hundreds of miles from the sea, Magdalenian people had a strong cultural connection to it

The Independent UK

'We are all connected': France hosts summit linking health and environment

The One Health summit, being held over two days in Lyon, brings together scientists and decision-makers to find integrated solutions to issues connecting health and the environment.

Radio France Internationale

Fuel shortages in France hit almost 1 in 5 petrol stations, says government

Due to 'logistical issues', around 18 percent of petrol stations is running out of one or more types of fuel following the long Easter weekend, France's Energy Ministry announced Tuesday.

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Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy says he's innocent of charges related to illegal campaign financing from Libya

The Independent UK

Mitchell’s Six Nations conundrum: who will be Red Roses’ next Abby Dow?

World champions have a large try-scoring hole to fill and a rejigged side searching for eighth title win in a row

The Guardian - UK

And then there were 48 ... how the World Cup has expanded since 1930

The first World Cup to boast 48 teams will explode into action on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa. Over the following 39 days, 104 games will take place in 15 other cities in the United States, Mexico and…

Radio France Internationale

Train carrying 250 crashes in France, driver killed over 20 injured

At least one person has been killed and 27 others injured after a high-speed train carrying around 250 passengers crashed into a truck at a level crossing in northern France.

The Times of India

AI, drones, quantum: the EU’s new AGILE plan targets future warfare

The Iran war has become the ultimate testbed for next-generation military technology. Russia’s war on Ukraine laid bare the deadly cost of obsolete arsenals. Artificial Intelligence, drone swarms, and precision systems dictate the outcome of conflicts. Technology is now the battlefield.

Euronews

France rolls out 'flash fuel loans' to shield small firms from oil price spike

France is preparing to roll out a rapid financial lifeline for small businesses grappling with soaring fuel costs, as the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to ripple across key sectors.

Radio France Internationale

Summer holidays: Why travellers are swapping the Riviera for the Balkans

Many tend to think of France, Greece, Italy and Spain when booking their ideal European summer destination. But new figures suggest there's a new country on the scene.

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The Guardian - UK

From volcanic wilds to world-class art: 10 fun and fabulous reasons to visit France in 2026

Some of the best under-the-radar attractions across the Channel include steampunk wonders in Calais and the largest collection of impressionist works outside Paris

Sports Illustrated

How Far Every Team Will Travel in 2026 World Cup Group Stage—Ranked

Some nations will travel 10 times as far as others in a series of fixtures which could heavily impact the outcome of the group stage.

The Guardian - UK

UK has detained 76 ‘age-disputed’ children under one in, one out scheme

Concerns raised over minors placed in adult detention centres since removals began under scheme in September

Radio France Internationale

French ski resorts face 'downward spiral' amid climate change and funding meltdown

This winter’s heavy snowfall in the Alps and Pyrenees has given a welcome boost to France’s ski resorts, but it's only a temporary reprieve as global warming threatens mid and low-altitude sites with closure. To survive, resorts must diversify – a shift that requires not just investment, but a significant…

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The Independent UK

China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking in 2010

France abolished death penalty by act of parliament in 1981

Tom’s Guide

How to watch the Tour of Flanders 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, start times and preview for the cycling race

The climax of the Belgian cycling year is upon us, it's time for De Ronde! Here's how to watch Tour of Flanders 2026 live streams for free.

Radio France Internationale

From Ghana to France, UN slavery resolution meets with mixed reactions

A UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity has reignited debates on reparations, responsibility and historical memory. Reactions were mixed in Ghana, where the bill originated, while France's decision to abstain has sparked criticism from its own lawmakers.

Euronews

Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a week

A recent Randstad analysis indicates that only Greece, Cyprus and France have a higher percentage of employees habitually working 49 hours or more per week than in Portugal.

The Guardian - UK

A cruise through history on the Canal du Midi

Designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Med, today the scenic waterway from Toulouse to Sète is seen as a living ‘work of art’

The Guardian - UK

‘Nobody would forgive me if I told the truth’: new film about pacifist turned Nazi collaborator divides France

In Les Rayons et les Ombres, Jean Dujardin plays a real-life press baron partying during the horrors of the second world war. Director Xavier Giannoli discusses bringing this still sensitive topic to light

Sports Illustrated

How Outrageous Ticket Prices for 2026 World Cup Final Compare to Past Years

FIFA’s ticket pricing soared to new heights this week.

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