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Again we dare to wonder if this is Italy’s time – because England’s confidence looks shot

Italy matched France physically, and while England have never lost to the Azzurri, Saturday is a Six Nations chance as good as any for the hosts

The Guardian - UK

Attack of the badger-men: can women find a place in the violent and wine-soaked carnivals of southern France?

At the start of Lent, men dressed as rampaging creatures pursue women through medieval villages. The families who maintain these traditions are sceptical of change, but increasingly female revellers want to play more active parts

The Guardian - UK

France to increase nuclear warheads as Macron warns of ‘hardening’ world: ‘To be free, one needs to be feared’

Macron describes new posture as ‘forward deterrence’

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France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says

French president says Paris could deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to countries such as Germany and Poland

The Guardian - UK

France to increase nuclear warheads as part of shared plan to protect Europe

President Emmanuel Macron says France would increase the number of its nuclear warheads and cooperate with eight European countries to help protect the continent as key NATO ally Washington turns away.

Radio France Internationale

Macron orders nuclear warhead increase and unveils 'forward deterrence' plan for Europe

Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies.

Euronews

France mobilises to help 400,000 nationals stranded due to Middle East war

The US‑Israel military operation against Iran has plunged the Middle East into chaos, with thousands of French expatriates stranded amid closed airspaces and mounting tensions. The French government says it will spare no effort to bring people home safely.

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'The chosen one' – Paul Seixas sends France into frenzy ahead of first prodigy vs master duel of 2026 with Tadej Pogačar at Strade Bianche

Frenchman's stunning solo at Faun-Ardèche Classic lands him high praise from rival team manager Madiot

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Trial for Swiss Islamic scholar accused of rape opens in Paris

The trial of Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on charges of raping three women in France between 2009 and 2016 opened on Monday before the Paris Criminal Court – but in his absence, as the 63-year-old remains hospitalised in Switzerland.

Radio France Internationale

Macron to update France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine in a speech closely watched by European allies

Allies are watching as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to update the country’s nuclear doctrine and spell out how French nuclear weapons fit into Europe’s security

The Independent UK

France backs Gulf states as Iran launches fresh wave of missile strikes

France has said it is "ready to help" defend Gulf nations and Jordan against Iran, signalling a firm commitment to regional allies as tensions spiral following a wave of missile and drone attacks.

Radio France Internationale

Weather tracker: February temperature records broken in France and Spain

Warmth was result of high pressure developing across central Europe, which brought southerly winds

The Guardian - UK

France arrests activists blocking ship over alleged Russia uranium links

Police arrested four Greenpeace activists on Monday for blocking a cargo ship in France that they alleged was transporting uranium from Russia for the country's nuclear power plants.

Radio France Internationale

Israel launches deadly strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles across border

Israel launched strikes on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border, following earlier US and Israeli attacks across Iran. The escalating conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 31 reported dead in Beirut, three US service members killed, and 11 fatalities in Israel, including nine in a…

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France draws nuclear red lines as Macron explores wider European deterrence role

As doubts grow over US reliability, the French president is set to unveil his plans at a nuclear submarine base in Brittany, proposing closer cooperation with allies while insisting ultimate control will remain in Paris.

The Independent UK

France’s nuclear capability in numbers as Macron updates deterrence doctrine

President Emmanuel Macron is set to explain how France’s nuclear deterrent protects France and, in his view, helps protect Europe

Radio France Internationale

French Olympics chiefs hope to build on ’momentum’ of record medal haul in 2030

France’s top sports administrators vowed to build on the country’s record medal haul at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, as they look ahead to hosting the Games in the French Alps in 2030.

The Guardian - UK

Suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized in North Sea

Belgian special forces boarded the Ethera, which was sailing under the flag of Guinea, on Saturday night

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Are France's once disparate far-right groups merging?

Ten days after the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, President Emmanuel Macron convened government officials this week to discuss the fight against 'violent extreme groups'. Although France's far right has historically been divided into several factions, there have been signs of rapprochement in recent years, as seen…

Radio France Internationale

France's nuclear 'renaissance' faces uncertainty amid uranium crunch

France’s new multi-annual energy plan doubles down on nuclear power, but questions over uranium supply amid Niger’s coup and China’s rise are threatening President Emmanuel Macron’s “nuclear renaissance".

The Guardian - UK

An ugly year for the Louvre: where does the world’s biggest museum go from here?

After a heist and the departure of its boss, the French institution wrestles with water leaks, strikes and much-criticised plans for a €1bn renovation

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron insists on diplomacy to solve conflict in Iran and Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from an emergency meeting of top politicians and advisors on Saturday night to insist on a diplomatic solution to the unfolding conflict in Iran and the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Okali, a musical love story between France and Cameroon

Musical duo Okali – Cameroonian singer Gaëlle Minali-Bella and French multi-instrumentalist Florent Sorin – released their debut EP this month, the result of years of experimentation in blending the sounds of their two countries, as they told RFI.

The Guardian - UK

France, Germany and UK urge Iran to ‘negotiate solution’ after attack

Rare joint statement from leaders of European nations makes clear they did not participate in US-Israeli strikes

Evening Standard

Starmer tells Iran to ‘refrain’ from further attacks after calls with EU allies

In a joint statement with the leaders of France and Germany, Sir Keir Starmer condemned Iran’s retaliation ‘in the strongest terms’.

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