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France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

Zidane Set for France Manager Role After Deschamps Exit

French football legend Zinedine Zidane is reportedly preparing to take over as France manager after Didier Deschamps' expected departure following Euro 2024, in what would mark his dramatic return to management.

British expats transform tiny French village

How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.

Geraint Thomas: Tour de France fire still burns

Cycling legend Geraint Thomas opens up about his 2025 Tour de France preparations, reflects on his complex relationship with Bradley Wiggins, and shares his thoughts on Mark Cavendish's record-breaking career in this revealing interview.

French PM Lecornu Resigns in Government Shakeup

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned after just over a year in office, triggering a significant political reshuffle in President Macron's government.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

UK-France Migration Deal Faces High Court Challenge

A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.

First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal

The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.

UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit

The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.

No 10 Denies UK-France Migrant Deal Is a Shambles

Downing Street fiercely denies reports that the UK's new migrant returns agreement with France has descended into chaos, with French officials allegedly refusing to honour the 'one-in, one-out' arrangement for Channel crossings.

France's First Channel Migrant Deportation Flight Abandoned

In a major blow to Anglo-French efforts, the inaugural one-to-one deportation flight for a Channel migrant was dramatically abandoned after the individual refused to board, highlighting the immense challenges in stemming the small boats crisis.

French Lawyers Block UK's Rwanda Migrant Flight Deal

A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.

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