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French lawmakers approve bill to end ‘marital duty’ after consent concerns

French lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill to end the notion of "marital duty", stating clearly that marriage does not oblige spouses to have sex. The move aims to remove a long-standing legal ambiguity that critics say weakened sexual consent and allowed outdated ideas to cloud divorce cases.

Radio France Internationale

French Senate rejects assisted dying law after heated debate

France’s Senate has rejected a government-backed draft law on assisted dying – billed as one of the country’s most important social reforms in more than a decade.

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts Chadian President Déby for talks aimed at resetting ties

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is set to visit Paris on Thursday, where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in a sign of improving relations between the two countries after more than a year of tension.

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Child-free spaces on trains? This isn’t the family-friendly France I know

Manners and respect are the norm for kids here. Treating them like a nuisance won’t do anything to help France’s declining birthrate, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a British journalist who lives in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Trump-Iran latest: US president says ‘very big, powerful ships sailing to Iran’ as he signals talks

Iran condemns EU decision to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

The Independent UK

The call goes out for a 'massive international strike' at Ubisoft: 'We are treated like children who need to be supervised, while our management gets away with lies and breaking the law'

Five separate unions in France are ratcheting up the pressure as Ubisoft looks to close studios and cut workers.

PC Gamer

Le scoop! France’s last newspaper hawker celebrated with prestigious award

Ali Akbar, 73, honoured by Emmanuel Macron with National Order of Merit for dedication he pours into work

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Winter Olympics Locations: A Complete Guide to Every Host City

A list of every city to host the Winter Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

France and Spain signal support to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could soon be designated as a terrorist organisation in the European Union after France and Spain, the two key hold-outs, signalled a change of mind.

Euronews

Greenland dispute a 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says France's Macron

Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security.

Euronews

A Scotland to France ferry could relaunch under £35bn regeneration plan

It has been more than 15 years since passenger services last travelled on the route

The Independent UK

Uini Atonio Forced to Retire After Cardiac Scare, Throwing France's Six Nations Bid Into Crisis

Uini Atonio's forced retirement after a cardiac scare leaves France's Six Nations defence in doubt and raises new concerns over player health in elite rugby.

International Business Times UK

Bundee Aki to miss Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France over ‘disrespect’

Bundee Aki will miss Ireland’s first three Six Nations matches, against France, Italy and England, for abusing match officials in a URC game

The Guardian - UK

Ireland centre Bundee Aki set to miss France clash for disciplinary reasons

Aki is being investigated by the Irish Rugby Football Union.

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Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland’s Six Nations squad after misconduct complaint

The Connacht centre is alleged to have confronted match officials after his side’s URC defeat to Leinster

Radio France Internationale

Divisive budget moves forward as French PM survives new no confidence votes

The French government has survived fresh no confidence votes in the National Assembly, keeping its 2026 budget alive despite fierce opposition and renewed controversy over the use of constitutional powers.

Euronews

Heavy rainfall causes flooding across France’s Brittany as region remains on flood alert

Aerial images of flooded fields on the outskirts of Malestroit, in Morbihan, one of the four Breton départements placed on flood alert by Météo-France.

The Independent UK

France prop Uini Atonio retires after suffering heart attack

The France prop is in a stable condition in intensive care after a cardiac event

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French Senate to vote on assisted dying as end-of-life debate intensifies

France’s upper house is set to approve expanded palliative care but block assisted dying, raising tensions with MPs over end-of-life legislation.

Euronews

Newsletter: Costa vouches for ‘cooperation over confrontation’ in an ‘uncertain world’

Also in this newsletter: Zelenskyy sets 2027 deadline for Ukraine's EU accession, and how France is emerging as the main holdout in push to blackslist Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts Denmark and Greenland leaders in show of European unity

Talks in Paris will put Europe’s support for Greenland and Denmark in the spotlight, as focus sharpens on Arctic security and development.

Euronews

Europe's most expensive and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants

Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?

The Times of India

France passes bill to ban social media use for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill to ban social media use for children under 15, a measure championed by President Macron to safeguard young users and limit screen time. The National Assembly's vote sends the bill to the Senate, with potential implementation by the 2026 school year. This legislation also…

TechRadar

French President takes aim at ‘American platforms’ and ‘Chinese algorithms’ as France moves to ban social media for under-15s

‘The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale’ – France wants its own social media ban for minors, and it won’t be the last we see in 2026.

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‘No, dear Mark Rutte’: France fires back at NATO chief after he told Europe it can’t survive without America

They refuse to believe that.

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