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Shabana Mahmood ‘pushing for new small boats agreement with France’

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The Independent UK

Ukraine World Cup 2026 squad: Serhiy Rebrov's latest selection ahead of the March international break

The prospective Ukraine World Cup 2026 squad is taking shape before their play-off semi-final against Sweden, and final against Poland or Albania

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Arsenal suffer injury scare after Gabriel pulls out of Brazil squad as club’s sixth international absentee

Gabriel has been ruled out of Brazil’s friendlies against France and Croatia after complaining of pain in his knee

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Downing Street insists France and UK ‘united’ on small boats as deal nears expiry

The £478m deal was put in place by the Tories in 2023

The Independent UK

French local elections reshape political landscape in overseas territories

Local elections across France’s overseas territories have delivered a series of striking results, reshaping political balances from the Pacific to the Caribbean. From a breakthrough for the left in Reunion Island to a symbolic defeat for a regional heavyweight in Guadeloupe, voters have sent a clear – and sometimes surprising…

Radio France Internationale

French local election results give unexpected lift to centrist parties

Outcome suggests that when mainstream parties cooperate they can still block Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally

The Guardian - UK

Jean-Luc Mélenchon is problematic, but ostracising France’s radical left is a failed strategy

It may be time for a new generation to lead La France Insoumise. But local elections have shown the movement’s resilience, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

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Arsenal Sweating on William Saliba Fitness for Crucial Fixtures After France Statement

The Gunners will have to monitor the Frenchman’s injury status.

Sports Illustrated

Former French prime minister and architect of 35-hour week dies

Jospin became prime minister in 1997 and led a broad left-wing government under French conservative President Jacques Chirac

The Independent UK

Liga MX Superstar Replaces Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal Roster for Mexico, USMNT Friendlies

The most devastating striker in Liga MX dreams of making Portugal’s 2026 World Cup roster.

Sports Illustrated

‘Absolute moral rigour’: new Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire’s ideals face stern test

Leftwing victor has pledged to cut officials’ expenses and perks, but first must turn his attention to a series of crises

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Jospin, former PM who reshaped France's modern left, dies aged 88

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist reformer who introduced the 35-hour working week and civil partnerships for same-sex couples, has died aged 88.

Radio France Internationale

Former West Ham and France star Dimitri Payet retires from football

Payet helped France to the final of Euro 2016

The Independent UK

France’s Socialists tighten grip on four major cities in municipal elections

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Euronews

France local elections: Paris stays left as far-right makes mixed gains

The results offered an early snapshot of France’s political balance before 2027. Here are the main takeaways.

Radio France Internationale

French left wins mayoral elections in Paris, Marseille and Lyon

Left-wing parties have held onto Paris, Marseille and Lyon, according to provisional results announced on Sunday evening. The far right failed to take the big cities it had hoped, but made significant inroads in smaller ones.

The Guardian - UK

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor, as National Rally fails to take key cities

City hall veteran beats rightwinger Rachida Dati in French capital, while far-right RN fails to win Marseille and Toulon in French local elections

The Independent UK

France’s Socialists secure wins in major cities as far-right struggles for big breakthrough

Final round of elections shows clear gains for traditional left and right and major win for far right in Nice

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William Saliba injury confirmed as Arsenal defender withdraws from France squad

Defender joins Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze in withdrawing from international duty

Radio France Internationale

African Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko designs meals for Air France

Air France has asked Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko to create dishes to be served to its first and business class passengers on flights from Abidjan, followed by Dakar and Nairobi. Of Malian and Senegalese origin, Sacko becomes the first "Air France signature chef" on flights departing from Africa.

Euronews

France local elections: a key test one year before the country's presidential election

One year before Emmanuel Macron’s term ends, parties will be able to gauge their strength in the second round of the local elections, with tight races in major cities, such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon.

Radio France Internationale

Paris and Marseille in focus as French go to the polls in local election runoffs

French voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors in Paris, Marseille and more than 1,500 other constituencies, in a test of the far right’s strength and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Removing 'forever chemicals' from drinking water comes at a cost to French consumers

Since the beginning of this year, testing for 20 PFAS – or "forever chemicals" – has become mandatory in France under a European directive. But detecting and removing micro-pollutants from water is a challenge, and consumers could end up footing the bill.

The Guardian - UK

Mayoral races in balance as voting opens in last round of French local elections

Electoral alliances expected to play vital role in number of contests including Paris and Marseille

The Conversation

Is the biggest march in English history a myth? My research shows King Harold sailed down to the battle of Hastings

In 1066, England was invaded by multiple foreign powers. A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the Channel with forces from Normandy, France, Brittany…

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