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Published on 10:34 GMT

What does UK-EU 'reset' deal really mean for Brits in France?

Behind the overblown rhetoric, the UK-EU deal announced this week has some potentially good news for Brits who either live in France or visit frequently. From pet passports to (human) passport gates, via gap years for kids, here's a look at the details …

Source: The Local - France - Neutral
Published on 10:23 GMT

More than 3,000 'Smurf' enthusiasts gather to break world record in France

3,076 people gathered in the small French town of Landerneau to set a new record for the most people dressed up as Smurfs. The Smurfs are a famous Belgian comic series about blue characters dressed in long white caps who live in mushroom-shaped houses in …

Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
Published on 10:31 GMT

Hail storms and heavy rains struck southwestern France on Monday, causing floods and damage

Source: KTBS 3 - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 10:13 GMT

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov barred from leaving France amid ongoing criminal investigation

New Delhi: Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov is currently not allowed to leave France without prior authorisation from French authorities. The restriction follows his arrest in August 2024 at a French airport and the subsequent criminal …

Source: India TV News - Pro-Government
Published on 06:32 GMT

Comment Pavel Durov s’est fâché avec la France

Quelques semaines plus tard, Pavel Durov avait finalement tiré un premier coup contre les autorités françaises, menaçant de retirer Telegram du marché français si le gouvernement créait un accès dérobé — une backdoor, dans le jargon — pour accéder aux …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on 10:00 GMT

Nigel Farage slammed for skipping major Brexit reset debate as he’s on holiday ‘in France’

Nigel Farage has been slammed for skipping a vital House of Commons debate on the UK-EU Summit because he is on holiday “in France”. Despite accusing Keir Starmer of “surrendering” to the European Union, the Reform UK leader failed to turn up for a …

Source: The London Economic - Left-wing
Published on 09:59 GMT

Tour de France’s controversial change divides opinion in cycling world

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 09:58 GMT

Tour de France unveils dramatic change to final stage of 2025 route

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 09:45 GMT

3 dead after violent storms hit south-east of France

Le Lavandou flooding. Credit: X @factsprime35 At least three people have died and two remain missing after severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern France on Tuesday, May 20. The storms have triggered flash floods, cut off electricity and water …

Source: Euro Weekly News - Neutral
Published on 10:01 GMT

Tour de France organisers have made a big change to the course. But some aren’t happy

Source: The Independent - Center-left