France, Britain in talks to end 'one in, one out' migrant deal France and Britain are currently engaged in discussions to terminate their existing migration agreement regarding small-boat crossings. This deal, established last year, required the return of undocumented migrants by Britain to France. In exchange, France was obligated to accept a similar number of asylum seekers with British family connections. The… The Economic Times · Sep 30
US troops wrap up Iraq mission 12 years after Islamic State offensive Iraq is closing a major chapter in its post-2003 history as the US-led coalition against Islamic State ends its mission – more than two decades after France opposed the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Radio France Internationale · Sep 30
Chinese-run Brussels networking club raises intelligence concerns The Global CEOs Dinner Club brings business leaders and political figures together at high-level events in Brussels and is now seeking to expand into France. Euronews · Sep 30
UK-France ‘one in, one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide scheme The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
UK’s flagship one in, one out migrant exchange deal with France to end The one in, one out deal is being wound down, after it returned around 1,400 people back to France The Independent UK · Sep 30
No, Macron isn't planning to trigger a war with Russia to stay in power Allegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways. Euronews · Sep 30
Candace Owens Denies Dating Profile Claims as Her Own Defamation Fight With the Macrons Remains Unresolved Candace Owens says she stayed with her high school boyfriend through college; read her full reply on X to see what a pending court ruling could mean for her. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
France student protests explained: Why hundreds of students and teachers are demonstrating, over 400 detained France is witnessing nationwide strikes and student protests over the government's proposed 2027 budget, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and school conditions. More than 400 schools were affected, while over 440 people were detained during the unrest. The Economic Times · Sep 30
Eiffel Tower chief steps down after female staff sidelined for Hindu delegation’s visit Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave his position at the company operating the Paris landmark at end of year The Independent UK · Sep 30
France on strike again: Why €54 billion in cuts has students and workers protesting France was hit by a nationwide wave of strikes and student protests, with civil servants walking off the job and high school students blocking hundreds of schools as anger over budget cuts, overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages spread across the country. The Times of India · Sep 30
Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says that the push… France 24 · Sep 29
Chelsea Dealt Fresh Injury Scare at Their Most Vulnerable Position Injuries are starting to pile up for Xabi Alonso’s side. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29
France 24 · Sep 29 France to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due The French government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management office said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates.
Euronews · Sep 29 France's public debt soars to a record 119% of GDP France's public debt reached 3,595.5 billion euros at the end of June, Insee said, a record high that is set to keep rising as the outlook worsens.
France 24 · Sep 29 Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award French police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Investigations centre on possible payoffs for awards including expensive meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash.
France 24 · Sep 29 Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visit The head of the Eiffel Tower is set to step down in the wake of a controversy sparked by the removal of female workers during a private visit of the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS, which triggered a staff walkout earlier this month and sparked outrage…
Euronews · Sep 29 Pope's visit to France is 'beginning of a new mission to Europe', expert says Austen Ivereigh, a fellow in Contemporary Church History at Oxford University, thinks one of the biggest themes of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate will be "to build a new world order", as he sees the old one "has crumbled".
France 24 · Sep 29 Can Parisians really teach us to be happier? We welcome back Alex Durand and Tom Carles – better known as AT Frenchies – to talk France, America, friendship and the pursuit of happiness. The childhood friends-turned-internet phenomenon are back with their new book, "Pardon Our French". From growing up together to building a life between France and the…
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Murder investigation launched after British man, 85, found dead in France IN FULL
France 24 · Sep 29 France's Le Pen vows to 'counterattack' after top ally Bardella hit by anti-Semitism claims French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen on Tuesday denounced an attempt to "derail" her Élysée Palace run after a media report accused the head of her far-right National Rally (RN) party, Jordan Bardella, of making ant-Semitic comments in 2013. Le Pen said Bardella, who is tipped to be prime minister…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 29 French prosecutors seek 'severe' punishment for ex-minister Dati in graft case France prosecutors on Monday sought two years with an electronic tag and a five-year ban on public office for ex-culture minister Rachida Dati in a trial on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group. Her lawyers have slammed the severity of the recommendations which will be announced in…
The Independent UK · Sep 29 British pensioner, 85, ‘beaten to death’ in rural France as suspects flee in his stolen car John A was described as a ‘good man’ who ‘lived a quiet life and enjoyed cycling’ in the Gers region of southwest France
France 24 · Sep 29 French police clash with teens blockading schools as unions stage day of protests French teenagers on Tuesday clashed with police as they kept up a blockade of high schools in cities across the country to demand better conditions and more teacher hirings. The escalating standoff came as unions staged a day of demonstrations against a cost-cutting budget drafted by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's…