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An 86-year-old French woman reunited with her 1950s sweetheart after 60 years – he died in January, and ICE locked her up a week later

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Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup as Liverpool confirm extent of devastating injury

Liverpool confirmed Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon with the France forward now set for a significant lay-off

The Independent UK

Iranian citizen held in France returns to Tehran after French nationals' release

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari, who was held in France for over a year, has returned home, Iranian state television reported Wednesday, a week after Tehran released two French citizens.

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Petrol stations reject French government plan to cap profit margins on fuel

Fuel distributors in France are strongly opposed to a government decree that aims to cap their profit margins as the war in the Middle East continues to drive up prices. Leading retailers warn the measure is hasty and unlikely to bring consumers much relief.

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France To Host First-Ever Moto Rally Raid in September 2026, and Newbies Are Welcome

France has essentially not had rally raids on its soil since the Paris-Dakar had its ceremonial start in the capital, but that's all about to change this September.

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Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit

Indonesia has agreed to expand defence industry cooperation with France just days after signing a major defence partnership with the United States and discussing energy ties with Russia. Jakarta made the announcement on Wednesday after a meeting between the two countries’ presidents in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup in doubt for France star Ekitiké after Champions League injury blow

Liverpool and France striker Hugo Ekitiké will undergo medical tests on Wednesday on a leg injury that could keep him out of the this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Iranian convicted of inciting terrorism in France returns to Iran after prisoner swap

She was previously sentenced to a year in prison with an additional three-year suspended sentence over comments she made about the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel

The Independent UK

Sky-High European Cigarette Taxes Drive Thriving Black Market

Smuggled smokes account for more than a third of consumption in France and Ireland.

Reason

France’s lawmakers pass bill on restitution of artworks looted during colonial era

France’s National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill to return cultural property looted from the country’s former colonial empire.

Euronews

French lawmakers green light bill to facilitate return of looted artefacts

France’s lower house has overwhelmingly approved a bill to ease the return of artworks and artefacts looted during the colonial era, paving the way to address restitution requests from countries including Mali, Algeria and Benin.

Radio France Internationale

'A glimer of hope' for Lebanon after talks with Israel, says former French minister

"This is maybe our last chance to start in a good path," says Rima Abdul Malak, the Lebanese-born former France Culture minister. On Tuesday, Lebanon and Israel held first talks in 30 years. The now executive director of L'Orient-Le Jour asks the international community to "support" Lebanon.

Euronews

Kanye West scraps show in France

Controversial rapper Kanye West has postponed a concert in France "until further notice" just days after he was blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival in London.

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Kanye West postpones Marseille concert as France considers blocking him from performing

Interior minister is ‘highly determined’ to block US rapper from performing in the southern city in June due to his past antisemitic remarks, sources say

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ICE Arrests 86-Year-Old French Woman Who Traveled to Alabama to Marry Her First Love

An 86-year-old French woman who moved to Alabama to marry the American man she first loved in the 1950s is now being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana, a case that has drawn outrage in France and renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement.

Radio France Internationale

French lawyers protest justice reform introducing plea bargains

France's lawyers have been striking in protest over a criminal justice reform that would introduce a guilty plea procedure in order to help reduce court backlogs. Lawyers warn that the procedure undermines the justice system and deprives victims of their day in court.

The Independent UK

France exploring ‘every possibility’ to stop upcoming Kanye concert

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Government backtracks on plans allowing more work on 1st May holiday in France

The French government has temporarily abandoned a proposed law that would have allowed certain job sectors to operate on the traditional May Day holiday. Welcomed by trade unions and the left, the move has been heavily criticised by centrist and right-wing MPs.

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The Conversation

European digital identity wallets: how secure are they and what are the risks?

Many people have already heard of national digital wallets like France Identité in France, MyGov.be in Belgium, mObywatel in Poland, in Portugal or Ireland.

Evening Standard

Why this Londoner abandoned his dream of buying one holiday home — and snapped up shares in five others

Meet one couple who swapped a flat in Spain for houses in the Cotswolds, French Alps, Tuscany, Mallorca and the south of France

Radio France Internationale

Blockade on Iranian ports must be lifted, French foreign minister tells RFI

In the wake of the US blockade on Iranian ports, France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called for freedom of navigation in international waters to be respected. He spoke to RFI about France's proposal for a peaceful, multinational mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the necessity…

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France, UK to host talks on potential multinational mission to Hormuz

France and the UK will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said.

The Independent UK

French man wins €1m Picasso after buying €100 ticket for charity raffle

Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to Alzheimer’s research

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FIFA World Rankings: Latest rankings ahead of World Cup 2026

Which team tops the FIFA World Rankings as Argentina look to defend their crown at World Cup 2026?

Euronews

Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat

France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.

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