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France

Fabien Galthie lauds France's remarkable attacking display against Ireland

Antoine Dupont of France and Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland in action during the Six Nations rugby match.
Antoine Dupont of France and Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland in action during the Six Nations rugby match.

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

A protestor in front of the US consulate in Greenland on Jan 20, 2026. Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland in show of support on Feb 6.
A protestor in front of the US consulate in Greenland on Jan 20, 2026. Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland in show of support on Feb 6.

Brilliant France too strong for Ireland in Six Nations rugby opener

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores their fourth try against Ireland on Feb 5.
France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores their fourth try against Ireland on Feb 5.

Underdog Italy earns first Olympic win as crowd supports side in arena's issue-free debut

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Women's Preliminary Round - Group B - Italy vs France - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 05, 2026. Martina Fedel of Italy in action as France's first goal is scored by Gabrielle de Serres of France REUTERS/Gregory Shamus
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Women's Preliminary Round - Group B - Italy vs France - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 05, 2026. Martina Fedel of Italy in action as France's first goal is scored by Gabrielle de Serres of France REUTERS/Gregory Shamus

Deaths in worst migrant boat disaster in Channel were avoidable, UK inquiry finds

People place candles around a list of names of migrants that have died since 1999 while trying to cross the English Channel, during a tribute to the 27 migrants who died when their dinghy deflated as they attempted to cross the English Channel, at the Richelieu Park in Calais, France, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
People place candles around a list of names of migrants that have died since 1999 while trying to cross the English Channel, during a tribute to the 27 migrants who died when their dinghy deflated as they attempted to cross the English Channel, at the Richelieu Park in Calais, France, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

France to wage ‘year of resistance’ against Shein, online platforms, minister says

Illustration of Shein logo, court gavel and French flag taken on Nov 5.
Illustration of Shein logo, court gavel and French flag taken on Nov 5.

Cambodia asks France to provide historical evidence to help settle Thai border dispute

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet attends the retreat session of the 45th ASEAN Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet attends the retreat session of the 45th ASEAN Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Taiwan Strait missions are about international law, not provocation, French diplomat says

Taiwan's Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats take part in the spring military drills at the Tsoying Naval Base in Kaohsiung on Jan 29, 2026.
Taiwan's Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats take part in the spring military drills at the Tsoying Naval Base in Kaohsiung on Jan 29, 2026.

Tainted baby milk hits French billionaire clan’s powerful dairy empire

Lactalis announced its baby formula recall on Jan 21 and the spotlight is turning to its controlling family.
Lactalis announced its baby formula recall on Jan 21 and the spotlight is turning to its controlling family.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 5, 2026

A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.
A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.