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Marseille tight, Paris uncertain after first round of French local elections

Uncertainty reigns in France’s largest cities after Sunday’s first round of local elections, starting with Paris, where the Socialist candidate was leading, but whose victory in the second round could be upset by the hard left candidate’s remaining in the race. The far right appeared strong in several southern cities,…

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Still crazy: chaotic Six Nations showed the timeless appeal of great sporting drama

France’s dramatic triumph in the most extraordinary tournament was proof Test rugby played at full throttle ranks among the most compelling spectacles

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s reaction to Trump’s war on Iran is a disaster – for Europe itself

Prevarication on the war’s legality stands in sharp contrast to the outcry from France and Germany when Bush invaded Iraq, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

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Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks

France is ramping up its military push in the Middle East as President Emmanuel Macron calls the effort strictly defensive

The Independent UK

Notable actor absent from Oscar’s In Memoriam segment

Brigitte Bardot was notably absent from the extended In Memoriam segment at this year's Oscars, despite her passing in December at 91. The French actor became a controversial figure due to a series of Islamophobic and homophobic comments made throughout her later life and career. She was a prominent supporter…

The Independent UK

Low turnout and far-right gains mark first round of France's local elections

Polling booths have closed after the first round of France's municipal elections, considered a litmus test for the presidential elections next year. Provisional results showed the Socialist candidate was leading in Paris, while the far right looked strong in several southern cities, but pollsters said turnout was low.

Radio France Internationale

First-round of French local elections sees strong showing for National Rally and LFI

Far-right and radical left parties likely to increase their local presence in advance of next year’s presidential race

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Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power?

Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, England’s head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong during the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

England have a blueprint for the future – but something has to change after worst-ever Six Nations

A superb performance in Paris against France gave England hope of a brighter future – but why did it take so long for them to deliver the reaction they had promised?

The Independent UK

Jamie George insists Steve Borthwick will turn England into World Cup ‘favourites’ despite worst-ever Six Nations

England finished a Six Nations campaign with four defeats for the first time despite a strong showing against France

The Independent UK

France opens investigation into two brothers arrested over jihadist plot

A 22-year-old engineering student and his 20-year-old brother have been arrested in France over a "deadly and antisemitic" plot, anti-terror prosecutors said on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Trump’s call for allied deployment to strait of Hormuz meets muted response

UK and Japan among countries that are considering options but yet to commit warships to blockaded shipping route

The Guardian - UK

What we learned from the 2026 Guinness Six Nations

Thomas Ramos’ late penalty settled matters.

The Independent UK

How a vintage Six Nations revealed a truth about the future of Test rugby

France claimed back-to-back titles as fortune favoured the bold across a captivating championship

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Euronews

French voters head to the polls for the first round of local elections

While most towns will have elected their mayors by this Sunday night, several major cities could face a fiercely contested second-round run-off next week

Radio France Internationale

France claim Six Nations after 13-try show-stopper against England

France coach Fabien Galthié hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp 48-46 victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations rugby titles.

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France's first round of local elections underway

Polling booths have opened across France for municipal elections – widely seen as a barometer of France's political mood ahead of the high-stakes 2027 presidential race.

The Guardian - UK

France votes in local elections seen as crucial indicator for presidential poll

Ballots in 35,000 villages, towns and cities will be closely watched for signals about party strategies and alliances

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The Independent UK

What went wrong for England in final two minutes of cruel defeat to France?

With a shock victory in their grasp, England let the game slip in a chaotic final passage that ended with a penalty from Thomas Ramos

Evening Standard

England restore some pride as France Six Nations epic offers Steve Borthwick blueprint for future

Ambitious attack in Paris thriller softens blow of worst-ever campaign as Borthwick rails against costly decisions

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick sends new message to England doubters after France Six Nations thriller

Borthwick oversees England’s worst-ever campaign but hugely improved performance in Paris likely to ease pressure

The Guardian - UK

‘So close to being a special day’: Borthwick rues agony of England’s France defeat

Steve Borthwick said England could be driven on to better times by their 48-46 defeat by France, but queried some officiating

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick admits England are ‘hurting’ after worst ever Six Nations

England produced their best performance of the competition as they fell to a late 48-46 loss to France, which saw them finish in fifth with one win.

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs France: Ollie Chessum colossal in agonising Six Nations defeat

Steve Borthwick’s side much improved in attack despite falling to last-gasp Thomas Ramos penalty in 13-try thriller

The Guardian - UK

Heartbreak for England but spirited display signposts the way forward

Steve Borthwick was under immense pressure but the character shown by his team against France offers hope of better times ahead

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