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France roiled by anti-austerity protests as unions demand budget rethink

More than one million people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday, according to the hardline CGT union. Union leaders hailed the strike as "already a success" and issued a warning to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, demanding fiscal, social and environmental justice in his upcoming budget.

Radio France Internationale

Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel

France and Australia have signalled that they will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at next year's Eurovision Song Contest, even as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify.

Euronews

Red Roses line-up revealed for World Cup semi-final clash with France

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The conspiracy theory that Brigitte Macron is taking a right-wing commentator to court over

France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, is taking a bold step by heading to a US court to fight a bizarre conspiracy theory.

The Independent UK

First migrant flown back to France in UK's 'one in, one out' policy to curb unauthorized migration

The U.K. has returned the first migrant to France under a new "one in, one out" policy for asylum-seekers who enter the country without authorization

The Independent UK

Mars to invest €1bn in Europe as Kellanova deal remains unresolved

The American confectionery giant said that the investment will go towards modernising manufacturing, with factories in France, Poland and Lithuania among those set to benefit.

Euronews

First person removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal, says UK

Agreement reached with France allows for removal of asylum seekers who arrive on small boats

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Low wages, high expenses and questionable conditions – the unstable finances of Continental racing in men's cycling

Cyclingnews investigates life, money and racing in men's cycling's lowest – but biggest – UCI tier, where salaries are low but the desire to make it work is high

Cycling News

First migrant return to France ‘shows we will seek to remove you’, says Mahmood

The Home Office said further flights are scheduled to take place this week and next week.

Evening Standard

England braced for scrum battle against France as intensity ratchets up in World Cup semi-final

England again intend to use their set-piece strength to their advantage as they take on their closest European rivals

The Independent UK

First migrant deported to France under Keir Starmer’s ‘one in, one out’ deal

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The Independent UK

British Tourist 'Raped' by Police While in Handcuffs During Holiday in France

A 37-year-old British national was raped by a police officer while on vacation in the South of France.

International Business Times UK

Lecornu ends perks for former PMs, while balancing demands from left and right

France’s new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has announced that former prime ministers will no longer receive lifetime perks. It follows his decision to scrap a proposal to cut two public holidays – moves seen as intended to placate an increasingly irate population, as he attempts to form a government in…

Radio France Internationale

First migrant deported to France under Starmer’s one-in-one-out deal

Deportations to France begin despite threats of legal action

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Evening Standard

First migrant deported under UK's 'one in one out deal' with France

A man from India who arrived in Britain by small boat in August was on board an Air France flight to Paris on Thursday

The Independent UK

First migrant deported to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal

The man was on board an Air France plane to Paris on Thursday, according to The Telegraph.

The Guardian - UK

Hannah Botterman fit to face France in semi-final after fearing her World Cup was over

Hannah Botterman has admitted she feared her Rugby World Cup was over after sustaining a back injury against Australia in England’s final pool match

Euronews

French budget cut strikes turn violent as protesters and police clash in Paris

France faces nationwide disruption as hundreds of thousands protest against new austerity measures on Thursday. Major unions called for action, with significant impacts on transport and schools.

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UK anti-slavery commissioner condemns Shabana Mahmood’s asylum comments

Home secretary’s remarks about ‘vexatious’ claims will have real-life impact on trafficking victims, says Eleanor Lyons

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup: England boosted as Ellie Kildunne returns for semi-final clash with France

The Harlequins full-back missed the Red Roses’ quarter-final win over Scotland with concussion

Evening Standard

France hit by huge strike as up to 800,000 protest looming budget cuts

In Paris, many metro lines were set to be suspended for most of the day except for morning and afternoon rush hour

International Business Times

Major Disruption Hits France On Day Of Anti-Macron 'Anger'

French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide disruption in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's budget policies, with mass protests expected, transport chaos and clashes between police and demonstrators.

The Independent UK

England boosted by return of Ellie Kildunne for semi-final showdown with France

Hannah Botterman is also available again after injury.

The Independent UK

Zoe Harrison gets fly half nod as Ellie Kildunne returns for England’s Women’s World Cup semi-final

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison to start at 10 against France with England given a double fitness boost

The Independent UK

Brigitte Macron to provide ‘scientific proof’ she is a woman in Candace Owens defamation battle

The far-right podcaster has spread absurd conspiracy theories that the first lady of France was born male

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