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France’s Mbappé urges team to focus on a win against Azerbaijan

France skipper Kylian Mbappé urged his teammates to focus on victory over Azerbaijan in Friday night's qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup rather than on racking up a big score.

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Why Is Ousmane Dembélé Not Playing for France in October?

France face Azerbaijan and Iceland in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Sports Illustrated

France's Macron To Name PM To End Political Crisis

France's Emmanuel Macron was on Friday due to pick a head of government tasked with pulling the country out of a political gridlock, in a move that staves off fresh elections for now.

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France's Macron to name new PM in bid to end political crisis

France's Emmanuel Macron was on Friday due to pick a head of government tasked with pulling the country out of a political gridlock, in a move that staves off fresh elections for now.

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‘Fear of death doesn't deter violent crime,’ experts say as executions rise

As countries mark World Day Against the Death Penalty on Friday – a day after France honoured Robert Badinter, the man who ended it in the country – experts say capital punishment is still failing to stop crime and instead fuels violence.

Radio France Internationale

Death penalty abolitionist Robert Badinter joins France's Pantheon heroes

Robert Badinter, the justice minister who ended the death penalty in 1981, was inducted into the Pantheon in Paris on Thursday as France paid tribute to his lifelong fight for justice – with President Emmanuel Macron praising the abolitionist's “essential and unfinished battles”.

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Israeli settlements a threat to Palestinian state, Macron warns

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that expanding Israeli settlements threatened a Palestinian state and US-led peace efforts, as France hosted Arab and European ministers to find ways to boost the Palestinians after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.

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19 migrants deported to France as part of ‘one in one out’ returns deal

The migrants were sent to France on two flights, including one which took place on Thursday

The Independent UK

19 migrants sent to France as part of deportations deal

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said deportation flights into mainland Europe were ‘under way and ramping up’.

Evening Standard

More than 1,000 small boat migrants arrive in UK in 24 hours

It comes as 19 migrants were sent to France as part of the Government’s ‘one in one out’ deal with the country

Evening Standard

Antoine Dupont set for early rugby return as France boss issues fitness update

French star has been crowned World Rugby player of the year in 15s and sevens

Evening Standard

Court rejects appeal, ups sentence for man convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot

A man convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot, who survived years of assaults orchestrated by her husband while she was drugged unconscious, has lost his appeal against the verdict. A court in southern France also stiffened his sentence to 10 years in prison.

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: Taxing the ultra-rich, last paperboy in Paris, end of the death penalty

The proposal to tax the ultra-rich that could address some of France's budget woes. The last paperboy in Paris, who has been hawking newspapers for nearly 50 years, tells of challenges and successes from Pakistan to Paris. And the man who ended the death penalty in France enters the Panthéon.

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Dollar Adds to this Week's Rally on Higher Bond Yields and Weaker Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.21% and posted a new 1.75-month high. Political risks in France and Japan are undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. Higher bond yields today and weakness in stocks are also supporting the dollar. However, gains...

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Cycling Weekly

Tour de France 2026 route rumours, from Alpe d'Huez to Le Lioran

Here's where the men's and women's routes might be heading, according to local insiders

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Zidane's son describes pride of playing for Algeria in quest for 2026 World Cup

Luca Zidane, the son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, spoke of his pride after he was selected for the Algeria squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

The Independent UK

Tomb of former French justice minister Badinter defaced with graffiti before Panthéon ceremony

The tomb of former French justice minister Robert Badinter has been vandalized near Paris

International Business Times

Michelin Guide Gets An Appetite Beyond Restaurants

France's famed Michelin Guide, a reference for fine dining for more than a century, is expanding into hotel and wine recommendations as it aims to become a global lifestyle brand.

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Shein's Paris Store Kicks Up A Storm In France

Asian e-commerce giant Shein's decision to set up shop in a historic Parisian department store has ruffled feathers in the fashion capital.

Cycling News

'I never imagined achieving all of this' – Arnaud Démare to retire at Paris-Tours after 14-year career and 97 professional victories

Frenchman will end career on Sunday with 97 victories, 10 Grand Tour stage wins and famous triumphs from Milan-San Remo and his National Championships

Cycling News

'It's gonna look like a road race with a lot of fighting for position' - Romain Bardet extends season at UCI Gravel World Championships

Four-time Tour de France stage winner proving he is still aggressive in new discipline but has modest expectations for Sunday

International Business Times

France Hosts Arab, Europe Ministers For Talks On 'Day After' Gaza War

France on Thursday hosts foreign ministers from Arab and European countries for talks on helping the Palestinians once the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas ends, a meeting that comes hours after the two sides agreed a ceasefire deal.

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France hosts Arab, Europe ministers for talks on 'day after' Gaza war

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Appeal court to decide fate of last defendant in Pelicot mass rape case

A French court is set to decide the fate of the only man still protesting his innocence in a rape case that has come to symbolise accountability for sexual violence in France.

Radio France Internationale

Robert Badinter, who ended France's guillotine era, enters the Panthéon

Robert Badinter, the lawyer and former justice minister who led France to end the death penalty, will be inducted into the Panthéon in Paris on Thursday – 44 years to the day after the abolition law took effect.

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