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A look at France’s public debt as economy takes center stage in French election

France's public debt has reached record levels during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, causing concern ahead of next year's election

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Jim Carrey marries his 'sublime companion' Min Ah

Hollywood funnyman Jim Carrey has married his partner Min Ah seven months after they made their public debut as a couple at the Cesar Awards in France.

BANG Premier · Oct 1

Argentine leader Milei on mission to beef up economy during Paris visit

As part of a four-day visit aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Argentina, where the economy is flailing, the country's President Javier Milei will address the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on Thursday and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1

France faces record €340bn borrowing test as government braces for 2027 budget

France has announced plans to borrow a record amount on the bond market next year, days before the government unveils its 2027 budget this Thursday. As the country's debt hits its highest level in 80 years and investors up their rates, ministers are under pressure to slash spending – yet…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30

France’s 10-year bond yield heads for biggest quarterly surge since 1987

France's bond yields have been rising sharply, with September seeing the largest increase in decades. Investors are concerned about inflation as energy costs continue to rise, impacting fiscal stability. The government plans to issue €340 billion in bonds next year, which could strain its fiscal position further. Economic indicators suggest…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

UK ends 'one in, one out' migrant returns deal with France

Only about 4% of small-boat arrivals were sent back under the year-long pilot, which cost an average of €65,500 per return, as Paris pushes for an EU-wide replacement.

Euronews · Sep 30

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant exchange deal is scrapped

A British-French agreement aimed at reducing the number of people trying to cross the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, London said Wednesday. The pilot programme was intended to break the business model of "people smugglers" by exchanging undocumented migrants who had made the crossing for people who…

France 24 · Sep 30

UK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped

The U.K. government has scrapped a pilot program with France designed to curb migrant crossings in the English Channel

The Independent UK · Sep 30

UK-France ‘one in, one out’ Channel migrant deal ends – what it means

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament

Organisers of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Wednesday promised a massive party during the first 24-team tournament, which starts next October in Perth, Western Australia.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30