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France sends letters to 29-year-olds telling them to get on with having children

The move is aimed at reducing infertility rates in France, which is tackling dwindling birth rates

The Independent UK

France is sending reminders to 29-year-olds like me to have children – and it’s not OK

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As France launches a 16-part plan to tackle its dwindling birth rate, Lydia Spencer-Elliott argues that sending pointed postal reminders to procreate to her generation definitely isn’t the answer

The Independent UK

France and Ukraine agree weapons production deal, as US peace talks announced

Ukraine and France have agreed to start joint weapons production, Ukraine's defence minister said on Monday, after hosting his French counterpart in Kyiv.

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French central bank governor quits and leaves Macron to pick successor

François Villeroy de Galhau has unexpectedly announced his early resignation as Governor of the Bank of France. Analysts view the timing as a calculated effort to safeguard the institution's future leadership.

Euronews

Guards escorting ‘one in, one out’ migrants fell asleep on deportation flight, report reveals

Migrants being deported to France were unable to understand what was happening because interpreters were not available, inspectors find

The Independent UK

France launches Orion 26, its biggest military drill since the Cold War

Orion 26 mobilises 12,500 troops, 25 ships and 140 aircraft as France and 24 allies rehearse high‑intensity warfare in Europe amid growing Russian threats.

Euronews

‘We’re like a family here’: Habib Diarra delights in good times at Sunderland

The club’s record signing on adjusting to the north-east, Afcon pride, and learning from Patrick Vieira and Liam Rosenior

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Six Nations on road to perdition unless chastening Celtic wake-up call is heeded

Championship risks becoming a two-tier affair as Ireland, Wales and Scotland all lose on the opening weekend for first time in 26 years

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations team of the week: Which players impressed in round one?

Who makes our selection after an intriguing opening round?

The Independent UK

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

France’s former culture minister Jack Lang has officially resigned as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris, bowing to mounting political pressure after his name surfaced repeatedly in newly released US files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Radio France Internationale

Cool design and wild art on a city break in Metz, north-east France

The small city in the Lorraine region has been put on the map with the aid of two Parisian heavyweights – a loan from the Pompidou Centre and designer Philippe Starck’s quirky new hotel

The Guardian - UK

An ‘Uber on rails’: French company adapts vans to train tracks to revive abandoned networks

There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.

Euronews

Sydneysider follows Zali but hits the slopes for France

Skier Caitlin McFarlane is an outside chance for an Olympic slalom medal, but the Sydney-born 23-year-old is representing France, not Australia.

AAP

Why pressure from Trump probably won't push up drug prices in France

US President Donald Trump claims to have pressured French President Emmanuel Macron to raise drug prices in France, arguing that Americans are overpaying while other countries undercharge. The assertion – flat out denied by France – points to a broader effort to boost US pharmaceutical companies at Europe’s expense.

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Winter Olympics briefing: Italy’s golden moment and Sweden stick it to Norway

Francesca Lollobrigida brought the house down at the Milano Ice Park and then searched out her son to share her joy

The Times of India

'Great adventure': French duo reach Shanghai after 518-day walk across 16 countries

Two French adventurers, Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot, have completed an extraordinary 16-country trek from France to Shanghai, walking nearly 12,850 kilometers over 518 days. Driven by environmental concerns and a desire for adventure, they overcame harsh winters and desert crossings to achieve their goal. The duo celebrated their arrival…

Radio France Internationale

How drinking culture, linked to French identity, can be a ’tool of exclusion'

Alcohol consumption is declining in France, but in a country where wine in particular is linked to sociability and national identity, drinking less or going teetotal can feel like a political statement.

The Times of India

Who is Jack Lang? Former French minister resigns from Arab World Institute amid probe into Epstein links

French political veteran Jack Lang has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris amid increasing scrutiny over his past links to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Evening Standard

England 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell scores hat-trick in Six Nations demolition

Steve Borthwick’s side score seven tries in 12th successive win to match France exploits

The Independent UK

‘A crime against our heritage’: French fury over moving the Bayeux Tapestry

Art experts and local officials in France are horrified that the 1,000-year-old tapestry is being moved across the Channel

Radio France Internationale

Two French arrive in Shanghai after a one and a half year walking tour from France

Two French adventurers reached the end of an epic walk from France to Shanghai on Saturday, after nearly a year and a half crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot.

Euronews

Which countries are the worst and best in the public sector AI race?

France ranks last in a new global AI adoption index, with nearly half of its public servants never having used the technology at work, despite massive government investment in the technology.

Evening Standard

How to watch Italy vs Scotland: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations today

The 2026 Six Nations action continues after France thump Ireland

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio bestowed with France's Order of Arts and Letters: 'The Republic affirms: videogames are a major art form and an essential industry'

Score another one for Sandfall Interactive.

The Guardian - UK

Now or never for Townsend’s Scotland with head coach in Six Nations spotlight

Ravaged Italy await a Scottish squad that has often underachieved while Ireland begin post-mortem after France humbling

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