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France ends lifetime perks for former ministers amid voter mistrust

France has begun the New Year with a shake-up of political privileges, long criticised as being out of touch. The move comes as the government grapples with increasing voter mistrust, according to an annual poll, and record levels of public debt.

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France’s political year ahead: power plays, rivals and the road to 2027

With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France’s political forces are already jockeying for position. The balance of power between President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government, a fragmented left and the increasingly emboldened far right continues to shift – shaping what could be one of the…

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Crans-Montana fire survivors treated in burns units across Europe

Some of the injured taken to Belgium, France and Germany while Swiss officials try to identify the dead

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Deficit to deadlock: why France is borrowing €310bn without a budget

France's treasury plans to borrow a record €310 billion on the markets in 2026 – even though it is set to start the year without a fully voted state budget. The move underscores how unprecedented debt and persistent deficits are colliding with a fragmented parliament and a president already focused…

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Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year ski resort blaze

Swiss authorities are investigating the cause of a deadly fire that tore through a New Year’s celebration at the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing about 40 people. France said nine of its citizens were among the 115 injured, with a further eight reported missing.

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From bon appetit to Uber Eats: why France’s beloved restaurants are in crisis

When I started as a reporter in Paris in the 1970s, long, boozy lunches were the norm. Now only fast food and fine dining are thriving, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor

The Guardian - UK

George Clooney fires back at Trump after US president mocks his French citizenship

Trump called the actor and his wife, Amal, ‘two of the worst political prognosticators of all time’ after they were awarded French passports

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Editor's pick: RFI English's standout stories of 2025

In 2025, we reported on war and displacement, culture and climate, power and pushback. Our journalists followed conflicts, questioned politics, unpacked new technologies and listened to people living through change. Some stories were hard reads. Others offered hope, humour or human grit. These are our top picks from the year…

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UK struggles to reduce migrant crossings after near-record in 2025

The number of migrants arriving on UK shores in small boats reached its second-highest total last year since records were started in 2018, government statistics confirmed on Thursday. It comes despite a "one in, one out" scheme designed to send irregular migrants back to France.

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France pushes new law to ban social media for children under 15

French lawmakers will start debating a proposed law this month aimed at protecting children from excessive screen time – including a ban on social media access for under-15s by September and a ban on mobile phone use in secondary schools.

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From Sehitler to Armstrong: 10 female footballers set for breakthrough in 2026

Today’s newsletter looks at 10 superlative talents who are ready to take the next step in the coming 12 months

The Guardian - UK

Thousands more migrants risk lives to reach UK in small boats across English Channel

The total number of migrants crossing the Channel to reach the UK in 2025 was 13% higher than the figure for 2024

Evening Standard

Blow for Starmer as migrant Channel crossings reach second-highest number despite Labour crackdown

Prime minister pledged to ‘smash the gangs’ and slash the number of people making the dangerous trip

The Independent UK

Second highest number of Channel crossings by migrants recorded in 2025

A total of 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK last year.

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From pensions to pay packets, sick leave to stamps, what changes in France in 2026?

Despite ongoing political instability and the absence of an approved budget for 2026, meaning some measures are on hold, 1 January rings in its share of changes to life in France nonetheless.

Euronews

France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force today. Here’s what will change

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow and Kyiv ‘exchange drone strikes on energy grids’ in New Year attacks

Zelensky says is ‘10 per cent’ away from deal to end war with Russia but not ‘at any cost’

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Trump joins criticism over France granting citizenship to George Clooney

US President Donald Trump piled on criticism Wednesday of a decision to grant Hollywood superstar George Clooney French passports after a junior government official in Paris labelled the move a "double standard".

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Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate in NYE address

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would stay until the "last second" of his second term after a year of domestic political turmoil that included calls for him to resign.

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French cinemas project optimism for 2026 after disappointing year

While this year was a slightly gloomy one for cinemas in France, with attendance significantly down compared to 2024, the huge success of two Disney blockbusters at the end of 2025 has given hope to the sector for the year ahead.

The Guardian - UK

France targets Australia-style social media ban for children next year

Draft bill to be submitted for legal checks as France aims to follow Australia’s world-first ban on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube

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Macron to seek fresh momentum in New Year’s address amid political deadlock

Facing low approval ratings and a fractured parliament, President Emmanuel Macron will use his New Year’s address on Wednesday night to try to revive momentum in the final stretch of his second term, setting out a last round of reforms.

Cycling News

A year in headlines – The thrilling races, dramatic moves and fiery debates that defined 2025 in cycling

Cyclingnews picks out the biggest headline for each month of 2025, and reflects on how the year unfolded

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France steps up security ahead of New Year's Eve festivities

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has announced that 90,000 members of the security forces will be mobilised across the entire French territory on Wednesday ahead of the New Year celebrations.

Euronews

Tourists only want one thing from these tiny European villages - and locals have had enough

In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back.

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