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Antoine Dupont to the fore as France run riot with 11-try thrashing of Italy
Italy 24-73 France Visitors earn second-highest tally in Six Nations history If there were questions over France’s ability to finish teams off after coughing up numerous chances against England ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
An incendiary device explodes outside Russian Consulate in Marseille, France
French authorities say an incendiary device has exploded outside the Russian Consulate in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineABC News - Feb. 24 -
Trial of Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing Nearly 300 Opens in France
A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to be France’s largest-ever pedophilia case.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in France's largest child abuse trial
Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
The notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from RomaniaABC News - Feb. 25 -
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks
The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only playerABC News - 5d -
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Britain set to host men's Tour de France Grand Depart in 2027
The UK is set to host the men's Tour de France Grand Depart in 2027, BBC Sport has learned.BBC News - 4d -
U.K., France agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine
Ahead of an emergency summit in London on Sunday to discuss the war in Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to ...NBC News - 2d -
UK and France to prepare Ukraine peace plan for Trump, Starmer says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.ABC News - 2d -
UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer also says he believes the US president wants peace, despite last week's Oval Office row with Ukraine's leader.BBC News - 2d -
France suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine
Such a truce would determine whether Putin is ‘acting in good faith’, French foreign minister says. Europe live – latest updates France is proposing a partial one-month truce between Russia ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-doctor in France mass-rape case admits abusing granddaughter, too
A former doctor who's admitted sexually assaulting hundreds of children is facing likely new charges for abusing his own granddaughter.CBS News - 1d -
Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73
The publicist for Scottish painter Jack Vettriano says he has been found dead in his apartment in FranceABC News - 1d -
France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'
France’s prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of “brutality” that aimed to ...ABC News - 1d -
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Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy
French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European alliesABC News - 14h -
Australia v South Africa: Champions Trophy cricket match washed out – as it happened
Persistent rain in Rawalpindi meant no play was possible in the heavyweight Group B clash. “Just a heads up Rob...” begins Alistair Connor. “ Check out weather.com , the rain’s only getting ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Arne Slot banned for Liverpool v Newcastle after two-game touchline sanction
Head coach also banned for Southampton game Slot sent off for behaviour after chaotic Merseyside derby Arne Slot has received a two-game touchline ban for his behaviour after Liverpool’s draw ...The Guardian - 6d -
Onana v De Gea verdict after Man Utd keeper's latest error
Manchester United's Andre Onana is in the spotlight as a result of his error against Ipswich - but how does he stack up against the man he replaced, David de Gea?BBC News - 5d -
Can Alternative for Germany be stopped?
The far-right party has made gains without seeking to moderate — rattling Europe and its largest democracyFinancial Times - 2d -
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Time for England to end Calcutta Cup blues and show France was no fluke | Robert Kitson
Red Rose have lost four in row against Scots, but if they can back up Les Bleus win there will be talk of top-two finish. In recent times the Calcutta Cup has morphed into the “Scottish play” the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
‘A dream come true’: Syrian twin actors return home after 14 years of exile in France
For the 41-year-old brothers, returning to their flat is bittersweet. Their apartment was more than just a home. It was once a stage, a space where they performed original theatre plays away from ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway
A retired surgeon admitted in court that he committed “hideous” acts, as France’s largest ever child sexual abuse case got underway on Monday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
‘He did his best’: Macron’s meeting with Trump prompts cautious optimism in France on Ukraine
Commentators say French president’s visit to the White House was amicable – but that differences remain. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates French political commentators reacted with ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
UK and France aim for new Ukraine peace deal as Macron pushes for initial 1-month truce
London and Paris pursue European plan after Zelenskyy’s furious encounter with TrumpFinancial Times - 1d -
LIVE: President Trump set to address Congress: ABC News Live
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News - 6h -
We Can Achieve Great Things
Progressives, who believe in using government to do good things, have built a system that renders government incompetent.The New York Times - 5d -
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A Guide to Living in New Bedford, Mass.
The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Eight investment rules to live and die by
My father enjoyed a long retirement on a modest pension — here’s how he did itFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Watch live: Trump investment announcement
President Trump on Monday afternoon is expected to announce that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to spend $100 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing plants on Monday. The ...The Hill - 1d -
England to show ‘nastiness’ as Itoje backs side to wrestle back Calcutta Cup
Captain calls on his team to ‘create our own history’ Assistant coach Tom Harrison: ‘there’s a nastiness to us’ England have vowed to show their nasty side against Scotland on Saturday with the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Sources: Popovich not expected back this season
Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future is uncertain as he recovers from a stroke suffered in November, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Agencies push back on Musk ultimatum
Elon Musk and DOGE sent an email to federal employees demanding they list five things they worked on in the past week, saying failure to respond would be taken as resignation. But multiple agency ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Encryption ‘back doors’ are a bad idea
UK pressure on Apple for data access could leave the majority less safeFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Paramount Pulls Back on D.E.I. Policies
The company has a merger with Skydance pending before the Federal Communications Commission, whose chief has criticized diversity, equity and inclusion hiring programs.The New York Times - 6d -
Gatwick second runway backed by government
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.BBC News - 5d -
Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite
Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.The New York Times - 1d
