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Daughter of Pelicot Accuses Him of Rape in Police Complaint

Dominique Pelicot, who was convicted of drugging and raping his wife for years, had denied abusing his daughter in a trial that horrified France.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'

Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.

BBC News - 6d

‘Yes, Chef,’ You Say? Restaurant Workers Have Feelings About That.

The phrase, which traces to 19th-century France, has become popular in casual conversation thanks to “The Bear,” and offers a lens into shifting hierarchies in kitchens.

The New York Times - 1d

Fabien Galthié fears Antoine Dupont suffered ‘serious’ injury against Ireland

‘We are angry and want an explanation,’ says head coach Ireland’s Simon Easterby: ‘It’s just a rugby incident’ France may have claimed a famous 42-27 victory , but in the moments after the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

England score seven tries in convincing win over Italy

England are best placed to take advantage of any final-day slip-up by Six Nations leaders France after a seven-try victory over Italy at Allianz Stadium.

BBC News - 6d

Trump’s Tariff Threat Sends French Wine and Champagne Makers Reeling

Industry representatives warned that a 200 percent tax on European wines and spirits would halt shipments to the United States and wipe €4 billion off France’s trade balance.

The New York Times - 2d

A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up

The UK, France, Sweden, and EU have made fresh attacks on end-to-end encryption. Some of the attacks are more “crude” than those in recent years, experts say.

Wired - 1d

Vingegaard withdraws as British duo denied in Paris-Nice

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard withdraws from Paris-Nice as British duo Josh Tarling and Sam Watson lose out in a sprint finish on stage six.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

England’s potential bus trip for Six Nations trophy is not only fork in road | Gerard Meagher

England will drive back to an empty stadium if France slip up, but their performance in Cardiff will define campaign. If all goes well for England, somewhere around half past nine on Saturday they ...

The Guardian - 1d

Six Nations judgment day has enough riding on it to be an all-time classic

A tournament that has produced tries galore reaches its glorious climax on Super Saturday with England and Ireland hot on the heels of favourites France. The best Six Nations campaigns tick two ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ireland overcomes Italy 22-17 in Rome to keep alive Six Nations title hopes

Ireland kept alive its Six Nations title hopes by overcoming Italy 22-17 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. The scrappy bonus-point win ensured France and England had to win their later matches ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance

Germany, France and UK sweep away old rules in pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend Europe from Russian threat. When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir ...

The Guardian - 6d

Seven-try England maintain Six Nations title hopes with emphatic win over Italy

England 47-24 Italy Sleightholme scores two tries in bonus-point win Six weeks ago England would definitely have settled for their current position, still mathematically in the hunt for the Six ...