If Britain decides to rejoin the EU we’ll do everything we can to welcome them back, says Germany The leaders of France and Spain have also backed Britain returning to the European Union The Independent UK · Oct 2
Bonds steady as French borrowing costs hit 24-year high and UK 30-year yields top 6% Government bond markets steadied on Friday morning after a sell-off pushed France's 10-year borrowing costs to their highest since 2002, lifted UK 30-year yields above 6% for the first time since 1998 and drove the benchmark US 10-year yield to a 24-year high. Euronews · Oct 2
France Security Chief 'Momo' Sanhadji Under Formal Investigation Over Payments From Players, Including Mbappé French football security chief Mohamed 'Momo' Sanhadji is under formal investigation over payments from Kylian Mbappé and other players. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
France unveils cost-cutting budget amid protests The French government is seeking €54 billion in savings in its 2027 budget proposal, as it faces pressure over its ballooning public debt. But it's likely to face opposition, especially on proposals that would cap pension increases. Meanwhile, protests by high school students over resources and conditions in classrooms have… France 24 · Oct 2
Uzbekistan wins home gold at record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Almost 400 teams from more than 190 countries competed over 11 rounds. Germany took bronze, while Hungary, France and Spain also finished in the top 10, alongside Azerbaijan and Armenia. Euronews · Oct 2
Will AI write our books? Row over bestseller fuels fear over future of literature France still very much takes its literary prize-giving season seriously. So when a Haitian-born Canadian writer was accused of infusing his best-selling breakout novel with artificial intelligence, it got ugly in a hurry. We wade into the Thélyson Orélien affair with its subsequent accusations of racism, previous plagiarism by the… France 24 · Oct 2
How to watch Belgium vs Turkey: TV channel and live stream for Nations League game today France also meet Italy on another busy night in Group A1 Evening Standard · Oct 2
Nasdaq hits record high after weaker-than-expected US jobs report – as it happened US economy only added 29,000 jobs in September, which might deter the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Hundreds of French schools remain closed as student protests turn violent Some 400 French schools have been closed and will remain shuttered on Friday as the student protests that began in high schools in the Paris region last week have spread across France and grown increasingly violent. The students are protesting grievances including teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings. The government… France 24 · Oct 2
France launches €35m fund to attract private investment to overseas territories France has launched a €35 million investment fund to attract private capital to businesses in its overseas territories, as the government seeks to shift the focus from subsidies towards growth, innovation and regional expansion. Radio France Internationale · Oct 2
How to watch France vs Italy: TV channel and live stream for Nations League game today Zinedine Zidane prepares for first home match in charge of Les Bleus in Paris Evening Standard · Oct 2
About 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violent Around 400 educational institutions in France will remain closed as protests escalate regarding education-related problems. The protests began over teacher shortages and poor school conditions, leading to violent incidents nationwide. Riot police clashed with protesters in various cities, including Toulouse and Marseille, resulting in several injuries and numerous arrests. Officials… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Nations League: Zidane returns to face Italy and the Stade de France Twenty years after the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane faces Italy again on Friday, this time as France manager, on matchday three of the Nations League. For his first match in France as coach, he also returns to the Stade de France, where he experienced several defining moments of… France 24 · Oct 2
US wants European allies to do this 'immediately' to lower diesel prices The US has urged European allies to release strategic diesel reserves immediately as global fuel prices surge amid supply disruptions linked to the Iran war. Washington is also considering a diesel export ban, putting pressure on France and Germany to tap stockpiles. US diesel prices have climbed more than 70%… The Economic Times · Oct 2
The Economic Times · Oct 2 US dollar climbs to 17-month high as bond rout, French fiscal worries weigh on euro The US dollar is experiencing a significant surge, reaching a 17-month peak as global bond yields continue to rise. Investor anxiety over inflation and increased government borrowing is steering market trends. As a result, yields on 10-year US Treasuries have soared to their highest point since 2002. Meanwhile, the euro…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 2 France vs. Italy—Nations League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Friday marks the 42nd meeting between these giants of international soccer.
France 24 · Oct 1 French investigative site says antisemitic messages tied to Jordan Bardella, Le Pen's ally French investigative outlet Mediapart said on Thursday it had authenticated antisemitic messages allegedly sent by far-right politician Jordan Bardella in 2013. Bardella denied writing them and said he would sue for defamation and forgery. The allegations come seven months before France’s presidential election, with Marine Le Pen leading opinion polls.
France 24 · Oct 1 US presses Europe to release diesel reserves 'immediately' as Trump threatens export ban The United States on Thursday urged European allies to release strategic diesel reserves immediately to curb prices driven higher by the US war on Iran. EU states will discuss a coordinated response on Friday, as Washington increases pressure following US President Donald Trump's suggestion that he could ban US diesel…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 1 From Mbappe to Fernandes: The Biggest Stars Injured During Fall International Break A grueling match calendar is claiming more and more victims.
The Times of India · Oct 1 WWII soldier's bean seeds join Britain's heritage collection 80 years later A handful of bean seeds given to a family in France in 1946 has survived for decades through careful seed saving. According to Garden Organic, the dwarf French bean known as Weller's Blue was given to the father of the current donor by a soldier who had served in France…
France 24 · Oct 1 France’s purchasing power crisis: Navigating the pinch With looming elections and a draft budget that aims to address a €305.7bn financing requirement, French households are increasingly in the red. Will wages ever manage to outpace energy inflation?
Latin Times · Oct 1 Brazil's Spy Agency Told Europe: Both the U.S. and Russia Are Meddling in Our Election Brazil's Abin briefed France and Germany on U.S. and Russian election meddling days before the Oct. 4 vote. Here's what the intel exchange revealed.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1 Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournament
International Business Times · Oct 1 U.S. Pressuring France And Germany To Release Diesel Stocks. A Retaliatory Export Ban Is Reportedly On The Table. Global diesel markets remain tight and U.S. prices stay well above year-ago levels.
Euronews · Oct 1 French protests over school conditions spread as students set fires and put up blockades High school students were joined on Thursday by university students, as violent incidents took place in several French cities and even spread to the Belgian city of Liege.