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Europe seeks a seat at the table as Ukraine talks raise fears of exclusion

European powers are working to ensure that they have a direct role in any future negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, amid concerns that Washington could pursue a diplomatic process that leaves European governments on the sidelines. France, Germany and the United Kingdom are reportedly exploring......

Paris clears homeless camp at Samu social site amid pressure on emergency shelters

French authorities evacuated a makeshift camp housing hundreds of homeless people from the grounds of the Samu social in Paris on Thursday, highlighting the mounting pressure on the capital’s emergency accommodation system. The camp, located inside and in front of the Samu social facility in Paris’s......

Sauveur Cristofini makes a statement in Paris with fast 200m freestyle swim

At just 16, Sauveur Cristofini is already attracting considerable attention in French swimming, and he strengthened that reputation on Thursday morning in Paris. The teenager produced a personal best of 1:45.93 in the heats of the men’s 200m freestyle at the European Swimming Championships, securing......

Zinedine Zidane reveals first members of his France coaching staff

The first outlines of Zinedine Zidane's coaching team with France have been unveiled, giving a clearer picture of the new era at the helm of Les Bleus. The French Football Federation (FFF) officially announced the first appointments on Thursday, confirming several familiar names around the former......

France faces up to €15 billion in losses from severe heatwave

France could face economic losses of between €10 billion and €15 billion as an exceptional heatwave continues to affect the country, according to Environment Minister Monique Barbeau. Speaking during an emergency meeting focused on drought conditions, Barbeau said the estimate includes both......

EasyJet France cabin crew called to strike over August 15 weekend

EasyJet France cabin crew members have been called to strike over the August 15 weekend after negotiations between unions and management failed to produce an agreement on working conditions. Three unions representing cabin crew announced the latest action following talks with the airline on Wednesday.......

Cycling: Nicolas Prodhomme responds to Tadej Pogacar’s Marco Pantani nickname

Nicolas Prodhomme has offered a light-hearted response to Tadej Pogacar after the Slovenian star compared the French rider to Italian climbing legend Marco Pantani. Prodhomme emerged as one of the notable performers of the 2026 Tour de France, finishing 16th overall while playing an important supporting......

Air France to operate Pope Leo XIV’s three flights during his first visit to France

Air France will operate the three domestic flights that Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to take during his first apostolic visit to France, as preparations intensify for a journey expected to attract large crowds across the country. The pontiff is due to visit France from September 25 to 28, with stops planned......

France’s largest seal colony faces growing pressure from summer tourists

Along the northern French coast, one of the country’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles is unfolding within sight of busy beaches. In the Baie d’Authie, near Berck-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais, dozens of seals gather on exposed areas of the bay, attracting holidaymakers eager to catch a......