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France

This week
4th May 2025 - 10th May 2025
Ethnic Cleansing
Israeli finance minister says Gaza will be 'entirely destroyed' and civilians will be expelled
Updated 6 May
16.9k
Last month
April 2025
Nantes
Teenage student dies after school knife attack in France
Updated 24 Apr
14.7k
Nitrogen
Woman dies and another in critical condition after cryotherapy gas leak in Paris
15 Apr
18.9k
Concussion
Former France star Chabal says he has 'no memories' of rugby career
1 hr ago
15.2k
35
France
'I will continue to fight': Le Pen supporters rally in Paris
6 Apr
7.1k
54
France
Paris court could give decision on Marine Le Pen's appeal before 2027 presidential election
1 Apr
5.0k
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Marine Le Pen attacks five-year ban from running for office as 'political decision'
31 Mar
‘Political death’: The EU Parliament fake jobs scam that has cost Le Pen her 2027 presidency bid
31 Mar
March
March 2025
embezzlement trial
Marine Le Pen attacks five-year ban from running for office as 'political decision'
The far-right National Rally leader was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds to finance her party.
31 Mar
41.4k
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‘Political death’: The EU Parliament fake jobs scam that has cost Le Pen her 2027 presidency bid
31 Mar
marine le pen
‘Political death’: The EU Parliament fake jobs scam that has cost Le Pen her 2027 presidency bid
31 Mar
27.1k
133
RELATED
Marine Le Pen attacks five-year ban from running for office as 'political decision'
31 Mar
diversity
France slams US 'interference' in firms' diversity programmes
29 Mar
25.2k
109
Paris
Prosecutors in sexual abuse trial of Gerard Depardieu seek suspended jail sentence of 18 months
27 Mar
5.5k
Paris
Woman tells court she was groped three times by French actor Gerard Depardieu
26 Mar
6.9k
exits
Ireland's kicking woes punished by clinical France
24 Mar
1.1k
2
W6N
With the World Cup looming, this is a crucial Six Nations for Ireland
Scott Bemand’s side are aiming to pick up where they left off in 2024.
Murray Kinsella
19 Mar
889
0
Fallout
'It creates a bit of a sh*tstorm where people are getting abuse'
13 Mar
6.7k
28
Pas content
France out-half Ntamack criticises 'injustice' of Ringrose ban
12 Mar
6.2k
29
Super Saturday
Stick or twist? Ireland's intriguing selection options for Italy clash
11 Mar
4.0k
44
The Video Review
Ireland left empty-handed as early blitz denied by fierce French D
Shaun Edwards’ fingerprints were all over a wonderful French effort.
Murray Kinsella
10 Mar
2.8k
20
Dismissed
No citings for Ireland despite France referring Beirne, Porter, and Nash
9 Mar
7.2k
25
Bien Joue
Galthié's France deliver statement win as Ireland fail to hit a peak
The French were irresistible at times in the second half.
Murray Kinsella
9 Mar
3.5k
49
The Boss
'We didn't take enough opportunities' - Easterby's Ireland rue missed chances
8 Mar
5.9k
77
Rugby
Ireland's Grand Slam dream over as brilliant France take control of the Six Nations
The 42
8 Mar
26.0k
93
Trés Bien
Brilliant Bleus batter Ireland to take control of the Six Nations
Ireland were second best as Fabien Galthié’s side mixed brute force and brilliant back play.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
8 Mar
6.7k
120
LATE CHANGE
Calvin Nash starts for Ireland as James Lowe ruled out injured
8 Mar
9.4k
30
Jouez
Farewells, 50ths, fired-up French, and a fight for the Six Nations title
This afternoon’s clash between Ireland and France in Dublin could be another epic.
8 Mar
1.8k
4
Captain
'I don't think it'll hold me back' - Doris relieved to be fit for France clash
7 Mar
2.9k
2
tensions
Macron calls Putin an 'imperialist' after Russian president compared him to Napoleon
7 Mar
9.0k
Number 10s
Prendergast enjoys rapid rise as Ntamack makes up for lost time
Ireland boss Simon Easterby is backing his out-half to step up physically against France.
7 Mar
3.5k
2
RELATED
Ireland get huge Doris and Conan boost but will need big bench impact
6 Mar
France feel potential rewards of bold 7/1 move outweighs risk
6 Mar
Ireland get huge Doris and Conan boost but will need big bench impact
Simon Easterby has gone back to a 6/2 split for the first time in a year.
Murray Kinsella
6 Mar
3.5k
12
Mind Games
'I remember the Lowe try' - Galthié calls for fair refereeing in Dublin
6 Mar
10.2k
26
Selection
'He understands the game' - Ireland back Osborne to shine in 14 shirt
6 Mar
6.0k
58
Team news
Osborne starts for Ireland against France after Hansen ruled out
6 Mar
14.9k
141
boot to ball
Some of the Six Nations' kicking kings will duel in Dublin
There will be an array of classy kickers involved as Ireland meet France.
Murray Kinsella
6 Mar
3.8k
3
War in Ukraine
Macron says price of peace 'cannot be the collapse of Ukraine' amid 'real' Russian threat to Europe
The French president also warned that Europe must be prepared for the US “not to be at our side” going forward.
5 Mar
17.9k
RELATED
Macron proposes extending French nuclear deterrent to EU partners and Ukraine troop deployment
5 Mar
US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
5 Mar
Zelenskyy 'ready to sign' US minerals deal and wants to 'make things right' with Trump
4 Mar
Showdown
Doris set to return in familiar Ireland team to face France
5 Mar
10.1k
20
Defence
'Prendergast is well surrounded' - France say they won't target Irish 10
5 Mar
13.1k
52
bench
'It doesn't change our plans' - Ireland not fussed by French 7/1 split
5 Mar
3.7k
9
le chef
Dublin battle could be defining game of the Fabien Galthié era
He guided France to the Grand Slam in 2022 but has come up short otherwise.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
2.5k
4
Concern
Alldritt sits out France training with groin issue ahead of Ireland clash
4 Mar
2.9k
7
The Jukebox
Furlong 'full of energy' as he takes part in Ireland training
4 Mar
5.5k
19
Allez les Bleus
Les Bleus' team for Dublin will be much different to a year ago
4 Mar
4.1k
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