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Emmanuel Macron has proposed opening a dialogue with other European countries on France's nuclear deterrent, raising questions about what a French nuclear umbrella over Europe might entail – although the Élysée has stressed that France is not seeking to deploy nuclear weapons outside the country, or to revise the nuclear…

Steve Borthwick’s side have a golden opportunity to end the Six Nations with four wins from five but performances have to come alongside results with Italy and Wales lying in wait

These are the key developments on day 1,107 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Disruption leaves crowds of passengers stranded at London’s St Pancras International and Gare du Nord in Paris

Unexploded device found near Gare du Nord, France’s busiest train terminal, halting Eurostar and other services

Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France have been brought to a halt following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the tracks

In a world run by bullies, with sports subsumed by greed, England v Italy – never mind Ireland v France – is a comfort blanket

France will be hoping to deny Ireland a shot at another grand slam as the two tournament heavyweights clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the round four clash