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Six Nations breaks for a week but tantalising conclusion lies ahead

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - France v Italy - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France - February 22, 2026 France's Antoine Dupont in action REUTERS/Manon Cruz

'Devouring hydra': French cinema stars warn AI is 'plundering' industry

Signatories included many of French cinema’s brightest and best, such as actors Swann Arlaud.

France stay in Six Nations charge with win over Italy

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - France v Italy - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France - February 22, 2026 France's Thibaud Flament in action with Italy's Niccolo Cannone REUTERS/Manon Cruz

France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death

Makeshift memorial for far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was beaten to death in a fight with alleged hard-left activists, at the site where the attack took place, in Lyon, France, on Feb 21.

Biathlon-Sharpshooting skiers deliver drama and development at Games

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 15km Individual Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 11, 2026. Bronze medallist Lora Hristova of Bulgaria celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony REUTERS/Matthew Childs

2030 French Alps Winter Olympics short on time and cash but will be ready, Games chief says

President of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee Edgar Grospiron during the 144th International Olympic Committee session at Costa Navarino, Pylos, in Greece on March 20, 2025.

Hundreds rally in Paris to support Ukraine after four years of war

People hold a giant Ukrainian flag during a march for Ukraine ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, in Paris on Feb 21.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 22, 2026

The Long Beach Container Terminal is shown at the Port of Long Beach as seen from Signal Hill, California, U.S., January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

News analysis

French Response: Can French govt’s social media tool fight disinformation effectively?

(L-R) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot attend the G-7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting during the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Feb 14 14 2026.

France's Jalibert out of Six Nations clash with Italy

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v France - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - February 15, 2026 France's Matthieu Jalibert in action with Wales' Eddie James. Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

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