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‘I worked every day’: How David Hockney fell in love with France during the Covid lockdown

British artist David Hockney, who died at the age of 88 on Thursday, fell in love with the French countryside in the last few years of his life. He settled in Normandy in 2019, where he lived during the Covid-19 lockdown and was able to rededicate himself to nature over…

France 24

Combating foreign digital interference: ‘France is among the top three in Europe’

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hosted political representatives from across party lines on Thursday to discuss the issue of electoral interference ahead of the country’s 2027 presidential election. French authorities are sounding the alarm over the rapid advances in artificial intelligence which they fear could make attempts to digitally manipulate…

France 24

France’s Mistral in funding talks at about €20 billion valuation

French AI startup Mistral AI is reportedly in talks to raise approximately €3 billion ($3.5 billion) at a valuation of around €20 billion. This significant funding aims to bolster its position in the competitive AI landscape against US and Chinese rivals. The company, founded by former Google and Meta researchers,…

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Hundreds gather for funeral of French schoolgirl whose killing sparked national outrage

Flags flew at half-mast at the town hall in Fleurance in southwestern France on Friday as hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of Lyhanna, an 11-year-old schoolgirl whose suspected murder sparked national outrage over the exposed failures in the judicial system.

France 24

€3,300 for a dress! The Paris Flea Market, where vintage meets luxury

Just outside the French capital sprawls the world's largest antiques destination: the Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market. It's a timeless escape, and one of the most visited sites in France. We take you on a tour in this edition of France in Focus.

France 24

New France-Ireland ferry revives Boulogne's international links

A new overnight service linking Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer has begun operations, restoring international passenger ferries to the northern French port for the first time in 15 years and offering travellers another route that avoids the UK.

Euronews

Japan's love-hate relationship with bears

This week, a town north of Tokyo shut down nearly 100 schools following a spate of bear sightings. In another Japanese town last week, a bear attacked four people, opened a water tap and unlatched a window to escape a building it had been trapped in. So are bears becoming…

France 24

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Paris no longer carries the load as audit backs asylum redistribution plan

France's system for moving asylum seekers from the Paris region to other parts of the country has helped ease pressure on accommodation, but is not being used to its full potential and remains unevenly applied, according to the country's public spending watchdog.

Radio France Internationale

The Week Ahead (June 15-21): G7 Summit Opens in France; Warsh Chairs First Fed Meeting

Bank of Japan is widely expected to hike interest rates, European leaders to discuss economic challenges at EU summit

Caixin Global

Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average

A vast area of the Bellingshausen Sea should be covered by sea ice by now, with one expert calling the loss of ice ‘depressing’

The Guardian - AU

Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilities

India and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key military projects. This includes acquiring more submarines and fighter jets. Both nations aim for increased indigenization and co-development in defense manufacturing. The discussions will cover expediting submarine procurement and…

The Economic Times

SNP and John Swinney respond to Israeli firm meddling in Scottish elections

THE SNP and First Minister John Swinney have responded to a French government report stating that they were targeted by an Israeli firm during the…

The National (Scotland)

Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Vote in our poll

HAVE YOUR SAY: The World Cup is under way, with England, Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and Portugal among the favourites to lift football's biggest prize. But who do you think will be crowned world champions? Cast your vote in our poll

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France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP

Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French elections

Radio France Internationale

Two French cities impose curfews for under-16s during World Cup

The mayors of Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand are imposing nighttime curfews on children under 16 during the 2026 World Cup. They say the move is aimed at preventing the violent unrest seen after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory last month.

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Genesis Unveils Magma GT3 Concept and Outlines Next-Decade Vision at 24 Hours of Le Mans Debut

LE MANS, France, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its previous Le Mans participation, Genesis steps up to the Hypercar class at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans), marking a defining new chapter in its global motorsports journey. At a press conference held within…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Fans in Houston deterred by soaring ticket prices

The fan zones are open, the stadiums are ready and the biggest World Cup in history is officially underway in the US, Mexico and Canada. Seven matchs are planned in Houston, Texas. The host city expects to attract around half a million visitors and an economic windfall of $1.5 billion.…

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France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right

Michel Platini is among the former players to accuse the captain of creating a distraction as Didier Deschamps defends his captain’s right to speak

The National (Scotland)

Everything the French government report says on Israeli firm's meddling in Scotland

A SHADOWY Israeli firm meddled in Scotland’s elections, targeting the SNP and John Swinney specifically, according to a report from the French…

Evening Standard

In Pictures: David Hockney, the pop artist whose work endured down the decades

The Yorkshireman drew inspiration from his home county, California and France to produce colourful works.

The Conversation

Germany pulled the plug on flagship FCAS fighter jet – the implications for European defence are worrying

The effective collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme is a major setback for European defence cooperation.

France 24

‘The future is peace’: An Israeli-Palestinian call for reconciliation

Aziz Abu Sarah is Palestinian. Maoz Inon is Israeli. Both their families have been bereaved by the endless conflict between their two communities. With their book "The Future is Peace" published in April, the two authors aim to rally international public opinion behind their project to put an end to…

Radio France Internationale

Rise in adulterated cannabis in France, as edible CBD ban shakes industry

Cannabis use in France is once again under scrutiny, with a drugs monitor reporting a sharp rise in adulterated products on the illegal market, and risky new products entering the legal CBD market. To address the issue of mislabelled products, France has banned edible CBD products, raising concerns in the…

Evening Standard

John Barnes exclusive: ‘No England player is light-hearted enough to do a World Cup song like I did’

Exclusive interview: John Barnes also tells Standard Sport what is achievable for England at the World Cup

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