4 h. ago France set for financial meltdown as Macron faces yet more humiliation over economic failure and out

French president Emmanuel Macron faces another humiliation, after the country's independent fiscal watchdog said his government's budget plans 'may simply not materialise'.

Economics

49 h. ago Man Utd put on red alert as Zinedine Zidane issues new statement on next job

Zinedine Zidane has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United but the legendary player admits he has his sights set on the France job once it becomes available

Events

5 d. ago Antoine Dupont set for early rugby return as France boss issues fitness update

French star has been crowned World Rugby player of the year in 15s and sevens

Sport

5 d. ago The EU has a secret weapon to counter Trump’s economic bullying. It’s time to use it | Johnny Ryan

The anti-coercion instrument, or ‘trade bazooka’, is designed to shield against foreign pressure. It should have big tech in its crosshairs to protect European sovereigntyWill Brussels ever stand up to Donald Trump and US big tech? Its current lack of action is not just a legal or economic failure: it is a moral one. It throws into question the very foundation of Europe’s democratic identity. What is at stake is not merely the fate of Google or Meta, but the principle that Europe has the right to govern its own digital space according to its own laws. If the EU cannot enforce its own laws then it is a vassal to Washington and to Silicon Valley, with Trump as its overlord.First, let us recount how we got here. In late July the European Commission accepted a humiliating deal with Trump that locked in a permanent 15% tariff on EU exports to the US. Europe received nothing in return. The indignity was all the greater because the commission also agreed to give well over $1tn to the US by...

Politics

6 d. ago The next JK Rowling just clinched a megabucks deal with Disney to adapt her fantasy series for film

Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures will become a film franchise and is set to become a hit like Harry Potter

Economics

8 d. ago Scots twins talk filmmaking with Hollywood legends Joel Coen and Frances McDormand on Glasgow set

Nathan and Ben McQuaid met their hero and his wife, actress Frances McDormand, on the set of Jack of Spades which is filming in Glasgow city centre.

Culture

8 d. ago France is plunged into fresh chaos as another PM QUITS weeks after his appointment in new humiliation for Emmanuel Macron

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted Lecornu's resignation, the Elysee Palace said, plunging the European nation further into political deadlock.

Politics

1 week ago Ryanair warns travellers as tens of thousands of airline flights face disruption

Action is set to disrupt travel to and from France and Spain, and many other destinations

Events

2 w. ago Migrants attempt longer Channel crossing after recent deaths

After a quiet morning in northern France, a large black dinghy carrying migrants was pictured having set off from a beach in north-west France.

Events

2 w. ago Roma fans face Rangers and Celtic lockout as UEFA act after Europa League chaos

European football authorities are set to step in after riots in France when the Italians played Nice

Sport

2 w. ago Arteta determined not to fall into same trap Wenger did at Arsenal after tying William Saliba down to new deal

MIKEL ARTETA is determined not to fall into the same trap Arsene Wenger once did  at Arsenal. Gunners boss Arteta made a statement of intent by agreeing a bumper new deal with Real Madrid target William Saliba yesterday. The France centre-back, 24, whose existing contract runs until 2027, is set to hand Arteta a major boost by pledging...

Politics

2 w. ago Veteran who got 16,000 cards for 100th birthday set for France’s top honour

Dougie Shelley celebrated his 100th birthday at a tea party at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend on Tuesday.

Politics

3 w. ago Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Rugby World Cup final

Semi-final: New Zealand 19-34 CanadaSix-times champions out after consecutive title winsCanada always had a good chance of beating New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup semi-final no one anticipated them dominating the defending champions and playing them off of the park at times. This was a masterclass by Kévin Rouet’s team who used pace, patience and instincts to knock the Blacks Ferns out and book their spot in the final for just the second time.The match had already been picked out as one that would go down in history but the result certified that. Sophie de Goede excelled once again for Canada. Whether through breakdown turnovers, conversions or splicing through defence she was the linchpin in a fluid game from 1-15. The trust the team have in each other when they have front-foot ball allowed them to play with pure freedom that downed New Zealand and set up a final against England or France next Saturday. This is the first time since 2014 New Zealand will not be in the final, th...

Sport

3 w. ago Second migrant set to be deported to France on Friday under one in, one out scheme

First deportation under UK-France deal finally goes ahead – but ministers face fresh legal woes

Events

3 w. ago France's flames of fury: Nearly a million protesters take to the streets across the country and violent clashes break out with riot cops as the French revolt against Macron's reforms

More than 40 people were arrested across France today as the country braced itself for mass violence against President Emmanuel Macron 's administration.

Politics

4 w. ago White Lotus stars confirm season four of the show will be set in France

‘I have no idea if I’m in it’, said Parker Posey

Events