France

Country France
Capital Paris
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR) & CFP franc(XPF)
Languages French

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a hybrid presidential-parliamentary governing system resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier more purely parliamentary administrations. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

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China, Pakistan behind anti-Rafale jets campaign? France flags 'disinformation' after India’s Operation Sindoor - Hindustan Times
  1. China, Pakistan behind anti-Rafale jets campaign? France flags 'disinformation' after India’s Operation Sindoor  Hindustan Times
  2. French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet  AP News
  3. France urges tariff barriers to stop China from killing industry  Times of India


‘The American system is being destroyed’: academics on leaving US for ‘scientific asylum’ in France - The Guardian‘The American system is being destroyed’: academics on leaving US for ‘scientific asylum’ in France  The Guardian

State-sponsored Islamophobia in France encourages violence - Al JazeeraState-sponsored Islamophobia in France encourages violence  Al Jazeera

France 2-1 England: Disappointing Lionesses lose their Euro 2025 opener - BBCFrance 2-1 England: Disappointing Lionesses lose their Euro 2025 opener  BBC

Baltimore fires France to opening win against England to end Wiegman’s Euro record - The GuardianBaltimore fires France to opening win against England to end Wiegman’s Euro record  The Guardian

France 2-1 England (6 Jul, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN IndiaFrance 2-1 England (6 Jul, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN India

Eurostar train evacuated during nine-hour delay in northern France - BBCEurostar train evacuated during nine-hour delay in northern France  BBC

Foreign ministers of Iran, France discuss ties, Israeli war - PressTVForeign ministers of Iran, France discuss ties, Israeli war  PressTV

9-Year-Old Ashwath Kaushik Sensationally Scores First IM Norm In France - Chess.com9-Year-Old Ashwath Kaushik Sensationally Scores First IM Norm In France  Chess.com

France Denies Appeal to Nix ‘Synthetics’ Label - RapaportFrance Denies Appeal to Nix ‘Synthetics’ Label  Rapaport

Tour de France 2025: Van der Poel wins stage two and takes yellow jersey – as it happened - The GuardianTour de France 2025: Van der Poel wins stage two and takes yellow jersey – as it happened  The Guardian

Tour de France 2025: Start date, route, stage guide and results - BBCTour de France 2025: Start date, route, stage guide and results  BBC

Philipsen wins first stage of Tour de France, Pogacar finishes safely - news.cgtn.comPhilipsen wins first stage of Tour de France, Pogacar finishes safely  news.cgtn.com

Two-way migrant smuggling network busted in France and Spain - EuropolTwo-way migrant smuggling network busted in France and Spain  Europol

Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says - France 24Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says  France 24

National Air and Space Museum of France, Paris, Le Bourget - Team-BHPNational Air and Space Museum of France, Paris, Le Bourget  Team-BHP

France Women 2-1 England Women: Keira Walsh strike not enough as Lionesses lose opening game of Euros defence - Sky SportsFrance Women 2-1 England Women: Keira Walsh strike not enough as Lionesses lose opening game of Euros defence  Sky Sports

Cofidis have 11 bikes stolen from truck before Tour de France stage two - ReutersCofidis have 11 bikes stolen from truck before Tour de France stage two  Reuters

‘A huge surprise’ at Euro 2025: Why was Alessia Russo’s goal disallowed for England against France? - The New York Times‘A huge surprise’ at Euro 2025: Why was Alessia Russo’s goal disallowed for England against France?  The New York Times

Tour de France 2025: Full schedule, all stage results and standings - Daily live updates - Olympics.comTour de France 2025: Full schedule, all stage results and standings - Daily live updates  Olympics.com

'Campaign of disinformation!': France blames China for anti-Rafale campaign after India's Operation Sindoor - WION'Campaign of disinformation!': France blames China for anti-Rafale campaign after India's Operation Sindoor  WION

Italy, France, Germany plan competitiveness push on Brussels: Report - politico.euItaly, France, Germany plan competitiveness push on Brussels: Report  politico.eu

Tour de France 2025: Van der Poel denies Pogacar in sprint finish and takes yellow jersey - The GuardianTour de France 2025: Van der Poel denies Pogacar in sprint finish and takes yellow jersey  The Guardian

France fines retailer Shein 40 million euros for misleading discounts - ReutersFrance fines retailer Shein 40 million euros for misleading discounts  Reuters

Should France’s incel threat be treated like terrorism? - France 24Should France’s incel threat be treated like terrorism?  France 24

England playing catch-up - what went wrong against France? - BBCEngland playing catch-up - what went wrong against France?  BBC

The All Blacks just hang on to beat an under-strength France team 31-27 in the 1st test - Hindustan TimesThe All Blacks just hang on to beat an under-strength France team 31-27 in the 1st test  Hindustan Times

New Zealand survive 'hell of a Test' against inexperienced France - Hindustan TimesNew Zealand survive 'hell of a Test' against inexperienced France  Hindustan Times

Tour de France stage two: Van der Poel wins frantic finale, more Vingegaard aggression and why was Milan upset? - The New York TimesTour de France stage two: Van der Poel wins frantic finale, more Vingegaard aggression and why was Milan upset?  The New York Times

France 2-1 England: Women’s Euro 2025 – as it happened - The GuardianFrance 2-1 England: Women’s Euro 2025 – as it happened  The Guardian

Air France-KLM to take majority stake in Scandinavian airline SAS - ReutersAir France-KLM to take majority stake in Scandinavian airline SAS  Reuters

The current GC standings at the Tour de France 2025 - CyclingnewsThe current GC standings at the Tour de France 2025  Cyclingnews

Shein hit with €40mn fine in France over misleading discounts - Financial TimesShein hit with €40mn fine in France over misleading discounts  Financial Times

EVs At 24.0% Share In France — Tesla Model Y Tops Chart - CleanTechnicaEVs At 24.0% Share In France — Tesla Model Y Tops Chart  CleanTechnica

The Tour de France’s version of VAR? Get ready for yellow card controversy - The GuardianThe Tour de France’s version of VAR? Get ready for yellow card controversy  The Guardian

Women’s Euro 2025 live: England ‘not good enough’ as Lionesses react to France defeat - The IndependentWomen’s Euro 2025 live: England ‘not good enough’ as Lionesses react to France defeat  The Independent

Tour de France 2025 LIVE: Follow live text updates from stage two of Tour de France - BBCTour de France 2025 LIVE: Follow live text updates from stage two of Tour de France  BBC

Lessons in French Life: a Year in France - France TodayLessons in French Life: a Year in France  France Today

All Blacks sneak home against France in controversial thriller - 1NewsAll Blacks sneak home against France in controversial thriller  1News

France 2-1 England: Lionesses left with plenty of soul searching after opening night disappointment at Euro 2025 - Sky SportsFrance 2-1 England: Lionesses left with plenty of soul searching after opening night disappointment at Euro 2025  Sky Sports

France 2-1 England: Women’s Euro 2025 player ratings - The GuardianFrance 2-1 England: Women’s Euro 2025 player ratings  The Guardian

Mathieu van der Poel claims Tour de France lead after Stage 2 win - USA TodayMathieu van der Poel claims Tour de France lead after Stage 2 win  USA Today

Britain and France hope migrant 'taxi boat' plan will slow record Channel crossings - ReutersBritain and France hope migrant 'taxi boat' plan will slow record Channel crossings  Reuters

Player ratings: The All Black debutant that impressed the most - NZ HeraldPlayer ratings: The All Black debutant that impressed the most  NZ Herald

Euro 2025: England must use France 'frustration' as motivation against Netherlands - BBCEuro 2025: England must use France 'frustration' as motivation against Netherlands  BBC

France vs England team selection: Euro 2025 success rests on Sarina Wiegman's grasp of risk vs reward - Sky SportsFrance vs England team selection: Euro 2025 success rests on Sarina Wiegman's grasp of risk vs reward  Sky Sports

Tour de France stage 3 preview: Crosswinds may jeopardise sprinters’ hopes - The IndependentTour de France stage 3 preview: Crosswinds may jeopardise sprinters’ hopes  The Independent

Tour de France 2025: full team-by-team guide - The GuardianTour de France 2025: full team-by-team guide  The Guardian

'We get our river back': Public swimming returns to Paris’s River Seine - France 24'We get our river back': Public swimming returns to Paris’s River Seine  France 24

Tour de France 2025: The top 14 riders – and six duels to watch - France 24Tour de France 2025: The top 14 riders – and six duels to watch  France 24

France vs Serbia - Class. 9-10 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballFrance vs Serbia - Class. 9-10 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Kyndryl announces €100 million data, AI and cyber resilience investment in France - KyndrylKyndryl announces €100 million data, AI and cyber resilience investment in France  Kyndryl

The church by the airport: Inside Russia’s suspected spy activities in Sweden - France 24The church by the airport: Inside Russia’s suspected spy activities in Sweden  France 24

Tour de France 2025 results: Jasper Philipsen wins stage one - BBCTour de France 2025 results: Jasper Philipsen wins stage one  BBC

France leads Europe in saying au revoir to beach and park smoking - CNNFrance leads Europe in saying au revoir to beach and park smoking  CNN

New Zealand 31-27 France: Sluggish All Blacks beat Les Bleus for first time since 2018 - BBCNew Zealand 31-27 France: Sluggish All Blacks beat Les Bleus for first time since 2018  BBC

PM call with President Macron of France: 5 July 2025 - GOV.UKPM call with President Macron of France: 5 July 2025  GOV.UK

US couple could face trial in France over stolen shipwreck gold - The GuardianUS couple could face trial in France over stolen shipwreck gold  The Guardian

All Blacks hold off depleted France in thriller and Wales slump again in Japan | Rugby union - The GuardianAll Blacks hold off depleted France in thriller and Wales slump again in Japan | Rugby union  The Guardian

Women's Euros: Lucy Bronze says Wendie Renard France exclusion a 'shock' - BBCWomen's Euros: Lucy Bronze says Wendie Renard France exclusion a 'shock'  BBC

Thieves strike at Tour de France, steal €143,000 worth of bikes from Cofidis - CyclingnewsThieves strike at Tour de France, steal €143,000 worth of bikes from Cofidis  Cyclingnews

'Nightclub predator' rapist Craig France joked about videos of his attacks in WhatsApp group - Metro.co.uk'Nightclub predator' rapist Craig France joked about videos of his attacks in WhatsApp group  Metro.co.uk

‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: Parts of France have banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe? - The Guardian‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: Parts of France have banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?  The Guardian

'Yesterday was really tough, I hope today will go better' - Last on opening stage, Lenny Martinez battles on in Tour de France - Cyclingnews'Yesterday was really tough, I hope today will go better' - Last on opening stage, Lenny Martinez battles on in Tour de France  Cyclingnews

Tour de France 2025: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race - The GuardianTour de France 2025: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race  The Guardian

Europe’s heatwave moves east as row erupts in France over air conditioning - The GuardianEurope’s heatwave moves east as row erupts in France over air conditioning  The Guardian

Highlights: Tour de France, Stage 2 finish - NBC SportsHighlights: Tour de France, Stage 2 finish  NBC Sports

Tour de France 2025: All riders and teams - complete list - Olympics.comTour de France 2025: All riders and teams - complete list  Olympics.com

Pogacar and Vingegaard renew Tour rivalry in tricky and tortuous opening - The GuardianPogacar and Vingegaard renew Tour rivalry in tricky and tortuous opening  The Guardian

Tour de France 2025: Philipsen wins chaotic first stage as Evenepoel and Roglic suffer - The GuardianTour de France 2025: Philipsen wins chaotic first stage as Evenepoel and Roglic suffer  The Guardian

As It Happened: Uphill sprint sees the best riders in the world come to the fore on stage 2 of the Tour de France - CyclingnewsAs It Happened: Uphill sprint sees the best riders in the world come to the fore on stage 2 of the Tour de France  Cyclingnews

11 bikes stolen from French team Cofidis at Tour de France - Cycling Weekly11 bikes stolen from French team Cofidis at Tour de France  Cycling Weekly

Watch In Canada Tour de France Stage 3 Free Live Stream - FloBikesWatch In Canada Tour de France Stage 3 Free Live Stream  FloBikes

Tour de France team boss Jonathan Vaughters blasts UCI over rider safety - The GuardianTour de France team boss Jonathan Vaughters blasts UCI over rider safety  The Guardian

French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet - The IndependentFrench intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet  The Independent

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe - BBC'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe  BBC

Tour de France 2025 LIVE: Stage one route, standings & updates - BBCTour de France 2025 LIVE: Stage one route, standings & updates  BBC

Chikungunya: Mosquito-borne virus plagues holiday hotspots in the South of France - The TelegraphChikungunya: Mosquito-borne virus plagues holiday hotspots in the South of France  The Telegraph

Wendie Renard insists France career not over amid ‘disbelief, injustice’ of Euro 2025 omission - The New York TimesWendie Renard insists France career not over amid ‘disbelief, injustice’ of Euro 2025 omission  The New York Times

Paris's River Seine reopens to swimmers after century-long ban - France 24Paris's River Seine reopens to swimmers after century-long ban  France 24

Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France - BBCScorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France  BBC

France Urges Tariff Barriers to Stop China From Killing Industry - Bloomberg.comFrance Urges Tariff Barriers to Stop China From Killing Industry  Bloomberg.com

Your Guardian sport weekend: Euro 2025, Wimbledon, Tour de France and much more - The GuardianYour Guardian sport weekend: Euro 2025, Wimbledon, Tour de France and much more  The Guardian

Why France is Focusing on the UAE in its Indo-Pacific Strategy -- An Energy and Resource Diplomacy Perspective - ??????Why France is Focusing on the UAE in its Indo-Pacific Strategy -- An Energy and Resource Diplomacy Perspective  ??????

The first American ‘scientific refugees’ arrive in France - politico.euThe first American ‘scientific refugees’ arrive in France  politico.eu

How to Watch the 2025 Tour de France Live on a Free Channel - GizmodoHow to Watch the 2025 Tour de France Live on a Free Channel  Gizmodo

Ruthless France take advantage of Wiegman’s gamble on Lauren James | Nick Ames - The GuardianRuthless France take advantage of Wiegman’s gamble on Lauren James | Nick Ames  The Guardian

Who is leading the Tour de France? Yellow jersey and general classification standings - The IndependentWho is leading the Tour de France? Yellow jersey and general classification standings  The Independent

France announces intention to procure GlobalEye from Saab - SaabFrance announces intention to procure GlobalEye from Saab  Saab

France’s wait for Tour win rumbles on with no prospect of victory in sight | William Fotheringham - The GuardianFrance’s wait for Tour win rumbles on with no prospect of victory in sight | William Fotheringham  The Guardian

Equatorial Guinea files ICJ case against France over seized Paris mansion - France 24Equatorial Guinea files ICJ case against France over seized Paris mansion  France 24

Tour de France: Van der Poel holds off Pogacar to win rainy stage 2 - Yahoo SportsTour de France: Van der Poel holds off Pogacar to win rainy stage 2  Yahoo Sports

TDF Daily | Stage 1 | The first stage of the Tour is always chaotic, but not this chaotic! - EF Pro CyclingTDF Daily | Stage 1 | The first stage of the Tour is always chaotic, but not this chaotic!  EF Pro Cycling

France’s bold new era: An Einstein quote, legends consigned to the past and players’ shock - The New York TimesFrance’s bold new era: An Einstein quote, legends consigned to the past and players’ shock  The New York Times

23 days, 184 cyclists: Everything you need to know about the 2025 Tour de France - NBC News23 days, 184 cyclists: Everything you need to know about the 2025 Tour de France  NBC News

Tour de France 2025 - The GuardianTour de France 2025  The Guardian

France vs England: Euro 2025 group stage — LIVE - London Evening StandardFrance vs England: Euro 2025 group stage — LIVE  London Evening Standard

France - England Live - Euro: Football Scores & Highlights - 05/07/2025 - TNT SportsFrance - England Live - Euro: Football Scores & Highlights - 05/07/2025  TNT Sports

2025 Tour de France: How to watch, schedule, stages for cycling's top race - USA Today2025 Tour de France: How to watch, schedule, stages for cycling's top race  USA Today

The Trick to Watching the Tour de France? Ignore the Stars. - The New York TimesThe Trick to Watching the Tour de France? Ignore the Stars.  The New York Times

France launches the platform “Choose France for Science” for the reception of international researchers - Campus FranceFrance launches the platform “Choose France for Science” for the reception of international researchers  Campus France

The Tour de France is back. Here’s how to watch the opening stages of the 2025 event - The New York TimesThe Tour de France is back. Here’s how to watch the opening stages of the 2025 event  The New York Times