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France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican

Macron's visit to Rome notably excluded any meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Elysée defined the visit as "republican and secular" with no bilateral political meetings with the Italian government planned.

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Sudanese migrant arrested in UK after four people die trying to cross the Channel

Two men and two women died off the coast of France on Thursday

The Independent UK

Middle East top of agenda as Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday for their first official talks, with the war in the Middle East and concerns over Lebanon set to dominate the agenda.

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Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket

The Independent UK

French government says it's ditching Windows for Linux — country accelerates plans to ditch US-based software in digital sovereignty push

France is accelerating its digital sovereignty plans. In an official press release this week, the country’s DINUM announced its “exit from Windows in favor of workstations running on the Linux operating system.”

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Prostitution of minors in France rises by 43 percent in four years

Prostitution of minors in France has risen by up 43 percent over the last four years, according to official figures published Friday. The government insists it remains committed to cracking down on exploitation networks, a decade after a landmark law made paying for sexual services a crime.

Radio France Internationale

New-look Red Roses face same Women’s Six Nations question: Can anyone stop them?

Having crowned their dominance with an elusive World Cup success, John Mitchell’s England return to action seeking an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title

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Kenya approves defence pact with France, as Paris shifts focus from West Africa

Kenya's National Assembly has ratified a bilateral defence agreement with France, underlining Paris's strategic shift away from its traditional West African sphere of influence towards anglophone Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Women’s Six Nations: will anyone stop England’s conveyor belt of talent?

Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites

The Guardian - UK

From EV stations to heat pump grants: Inside France’s €240m plan to reduce its fossil fuel reliance

French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change.

Euronews

Ancient human populations disappeared 3,000 years ago in France: DNA study reveals Paris tomb mystery

There are records of whole human groups disappearing mysteriously from parts of northwest Europe, particularly what is now known as France, thousands of years ago, leaving behind deserted sites and unexplained phenomena. A modern archaeology study using genetic data provides insight into these mysterious vanishings. The study has established that…

The Times of India

EU police force Europol smashes ring smuggling people from Vietnam into Europe

Europol said the people smuggling network transported at least 15 migrants per month, charging them up to €22,000 for the full journey.

Euronews

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

The 79th edition of the influential festival boasts an auteur-heavy lineup – with one, very big, country conspicuous by its almost total absence

The Guardian - UK

Podcast: 'New' antisemitism, Statue of Liberty, France's first female general

A controversial antisemitism bill that opponents say would criminalise criticism of Israel. A small town reubilds its long-lost Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom, to help it rediscover its identity. And the story of France's first female general.

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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot power rankings: Can Erling Haaland top the scoring charts?

World Cup 2026 will be full of prolific goal-getters but who will win the Golden Boot?

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France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat

France is planning a €36 billion increase in military spending, as the head of France's armed forces warned MPs of the risk of war with Russia.

Evening Standard

Migrant deaths: Investigation launched after latest Channel crossings tragedy

Two men and two women died and more than 40 people were rescued off the coast of northern France.

Radio France Internationale

Four migrants die off French coast in failed Channel crossing attempt

Four people died off the northern coast of France on Thursday as migrants tried to board a small boat to cross the Channel to England, bringing the number of such deaths this year to six.

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Iran war: How do Europeans' political views shape their opinion of the conflict?

The ripple effects of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are being felt across Europe, with citizens divided over countries' political and military responses.

The Independent UK

4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK

French authorities say at least four people died while trying to board an inflatable boat for a dangerous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K. The prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region said Thursday that 38 others were rescued, including one in critical condition

Radio France Internationale

Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener

France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Four people die in Channel small-boat sinking

At least 42 others rescued after incident in strong currents off coast of Boulogne

Motorsport

Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing

Stroll is embracing a rare GT outing with Aston Martin in France, where “winning is possible”

Radio France Internationale

France warns Lebanon must not be ‘scapegoat’ after Israeli strikes

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called for Lebanon not to be used as a "scapegoat" after Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 182 people and wounded 890, according to reports by Lebanese health authorities.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Six Nations 2026: team-by-team guide to the tournament

World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

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