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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King Charles is helping 'reinvigorate' shaken UK-France relations - BBCKing Charles is helping 'reinvigorate' shaken UK-France relations  BBC

Bee attack leaves dozens of people injured in French town - The GuardianBee attack leaves dozens of people injured in French town  The Guardian

France urges tariff barriers to stop China from killing industry - The Times of IndiaFrance urges tariff barriers to stop China from killing industry  The Times of India

China, Pakistan behind anti-Rafale jets campaign? France flags 'disinformation' after India’s Operation Sindoor - Hindustan TimesChina, Pakistan behind anti-Rafale jets campaign? France flags 'disinformation' after India’s Operation Sindoor  Hindustan Times

Macron-Starmer meeting: France, UK to announce plans to block migrant boats in English Channel - FirstpostMacron-Starmer meeting: France, UK to announce plans to block migrant boats in English Channel  Firstpost

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

Sprinter Philipsen crashes out of Tour de France two days after winning first stage - SportstarSprinter Philipsen crashes out of Tour de France two days after winning first stage  Sportstar

Video | Chinese Rafale Propaganda Crashes, France Exposes Dragon's Dirty Designs - NDTVVideo | Chinese Rafale Propaganda Crashes, France Exposes Dragon's Dirty Designs  NDTV

France’s Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3bn to improve AI offerings - EuronewsFrance’s Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3bn to improve AI offerings  Euronews

With $6 billion in research slashed, US academics find scientific asylum abroad - India TodayWith $6 billion in research slashed, US academics find scientific asylum abroad  India Today

Bee attack in France: 24 injured in Aurillac; hive removed after Asian hornet threat - The Times of IndiaBee attack in France: 24 injured in Aurillac; hive removed after Asian hornet threat  The Times of India

Scott Barrett, All Blacks captain, ruled out of France series - The Economic TimesScott Barrett, All Blacks captain, ruled out of France series  The Economic Times

France's Macron makes state visit to UK with migration, Ukraine on agenda - Business StandardFrance's Macron makes state visit to UK with migration, Ukraine on agenda  Business Standard

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

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

Macron's state visit to begin in Windsor palace gets repaired - BBCMacron's state visit to begin in Windsor palace gets repaired  BBC

FDJ UNITED brings energy and passion to the 2025 Tour de France with a committed and festive presence - fdj unitedFDJ UNITED brings energy and passion to the 2025 Tour de France with a committed and festive presence  fdj united

Macron's London visit is less about Starmer or UK-France ties and more about Europe, rest of the world - FirstpostMacron's London visit is less about Starmer or UK-France ties and more about Europe, rest of the world  Firstpost

France Trade Deficit Largest in 8 Months - TradingViewFrance Trade Deficit Largest in 8 Months  TradingView

Paris demands 80% workshare in Franco-German fighter jet, says source - ReutersParis demands 80% workshare in Franco-German fighter jet, says source  Reuters

France's Macron makes a state visit to the UK with migration and Ukraine on the agenda - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosFrance's Macron makes a state visit to the UK with migration and Ukraine on the agenda  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

France political landscape walks a tightrope - WIONFrance political landscape walks a tightrope  WION

France's Macron kicks off pomp-filled UK state visit - France 24France's Macron kicks off pomp-filled UK state visit  France 24

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

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

Belgium's Merlier wins tumultuous Tour de France stage three - France 24Belgium's Merlier wins tumultuous Tour de France stage three  France 24

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

Macron’s U.K. State Visit: Migrants and the War in Ukraine Are on the Agenda - The New York TimesMacron’s U.K. State Visit: Migrants and the War in Ukraine Are on the Agenda  The New York Times

Tour de France results: Tim Merlier beats Jonathan Milan in crash-marred stage three - BBCTour de France results: Tim Merlier beats Jonathan Milan in crash-marred stage three  BBC

The Guardian view on Macron’s state visit: a renewed entente cordiale is good for France, Britain and Europe | Editorial - The GuardianThe Guardian view on Macron’s state visit: a renewed entente cordiale is good for France, Britain and Europe | Editorial  The Guardian

France's Macron visits UK with migration, Ukraine topping the agenda - EuronewsFrance's Macron visits UK with migration, Ukraine topping the agenda  Euronews

France and UK expected to announce joint plan on small boat crossings - The GuardianFrance and UK expected to announce joint plan on small boat crossings  The Guardian

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

French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet - AP NewsFrench intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet  AP News

Germany, France, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, UAE, and the United States Lead a Historic International Effort at ICSAR 2025 in Dublin to Tackle the Aviation Industry’s Climate Challenges Through Innovation and Collaboration - Travel And Tour WorldGermany, France, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, UAE, and the United States Lead a Historic International Effort at ICSAR 2025 in Dublin to Tackle the Aviation Industry’s Climate Challenges Through Innovation and Collaboration  Travel And Tour World

France moves to return colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast - France 24France moves to return colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast  France 24

How has France’s relationship with the Tour de France changed after 40 years without overall victory? - The New York TimesHow has France’s relationship with the Tour de France changed after 40 years without overall victory?  The New York Times

Three hospitalised after bees attack dozens of people in France - EuronewsThree hospitalised after bees attack dozens of people in France  Euronews

Child injured, roads closed, 2,000 hectares destroyed: what we know about major fire in south of France - The ConnexionChild injured, roads closed, 2,000 hectares destroyed: what we know about major fire in south of France  The Connexion

2025 Tour de France: FAQs and how to watch Grand Tour cycling live - Olympics.com2025 Tour de France: FAQs and how to watch Grand Tour cycling live  Olympics.com

England start Women’s Euros title defence with defeat by France: Live updates and reaction - The Athletic - The New York TimesEngland start Women’s Euros title defence with defeat by France: Live updates and reaction - The Athletic  The New York Times

2025 Tour de France Standings - NBC Sports2025 Tour de France Standings  NBC Sports

Tour de France sprint favorite Jasper Philipsen out of race after crashing on stage three - NBC NewsTour de France sprint favorite Jasper Philipsen out of race after crashing on stage three  NBC News

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

Sprinter Philipsen crashes out of Tour two days after winning first stage - ReutersSprinter Philipsen crashes out of Tour two days after winning first stage  Reuters

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

Tour de France Stage 3 results, standings: Tim Merlier wins race featuring serious crash - USA TodayTour de France Stage 3 results, standings: Tim Merlier wins race featuring serious crash  USA Today

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

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

'No crisis' but England 'underperformed' in France loss - BBC'No crisis' but England 'underperformed' in France loss  BBC

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

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

France trade balance deteriorates in May (EWQ:NYSEARCA) - Seeking AlphaFrance trade balance deteriorates in May (EWQ:NYSEARCA)  Seeking Alpha

‘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

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

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

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

Tour de France 2025: Merlier wins chaotic stage three as Philipsen crashes out in green jersey – as it happened - The GuardianTour de France 2025: Merlier wins chaotic stage three as Philipsen crashes out in green jersey – as it happened  The Guardian

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

Pogacar 'respects' Vingegaard in Tour de France rivalry - Hindustan TimesPogacar 'respects' Vingegaard in Tour de France rivalry  Hindustan Times

Sports - Tim Merlier Wins Crash-Marred Tour de France Stage 3 - France 24Sports - Tim Merlier Wins Crash-Marred Tour de France Stage 3  France 24

Tour de France Daily | Stage 2 | Neilson Powless rallies in hectic finale - EF Pro CyclingTour de France Daily | Stage 2 | Neilson Powless rallies in hectic finale  EF Pro Cycling

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

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

As it happened: Sprinters battle in Tour de France stage 3 photo finish after top favourite crashes out - CyclingnewsAs it happened: Sprinters battle in Tour de France stage 3 photo finish after top favourite crashes out  Cyclingnews

I traded my career in London for a flexible life on the French Riviera. Two kids and 8 years later, I have no regrets. - Business InsiderI traded my career in London for a flexible life on the French Riviera. Two kids and 8 years later, I have no regrets.  Business Insider

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

Tour de France 2025 LIVE: Stage 3 route, standings & latest updates - BBCTour de France 2025 LIVE: Stage 3 route, standings & latest updates  BBC

'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

France concerned over ‘worrying’ disappearance of citizen in Iran - France 24France concerned over ‘worrying’ disappearance of citizen in Iran  France 24

‘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

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

South of France motorway closed due to huge wildfire - The Local FranceSouth of France motorway closed due to huge wildfire  The Local France

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

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

'Wales must bin Netherlands loss to shock France' - BBC'Wales must bin Netherlands loss to shock France'  BBC

Chaotic third stage of Tour de France sees Jasper Philipsen crash out - Yahoo SportsChaotic third stage of Tour de France sees Jasper Philipsen crash out  Yahoo Sports

France: No Justice for Syrian migrant drowned after police chase - The New ArabFrance: No Justice for Syrian migrant drowned after police chase  The New Arab

France concerned over citizen missing in Iran, minister says - ReutersFrance concerned over citizen missing in Iran, minister says  Reuters

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

England suffered against physical France in Euro 2025 defeat - Sarina Wiegman must correct issues before facing Netherlands - Sky SportsEngland suffered against physical France in Euro 2025 defeat - Sarina Wiegman must correct issues before facing Netherlands  Sky Sports

Tour de France stage three: Tim Merlier victorious on crash-marred day as green jersey Philipsen abandons - The New York TimesTour de France stage three: Tim Merlier victorious on crash-marred day as green jersey Philipsen abandons  The New York Times

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

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

Jasper Philipsen out of Tour de France after heavy sprint crash during stage 3 - CyclingnewsJasper Philipsen out of Tour de France after heavy sprint crash during stage 3  Cyclingnews

France says E.U. is preparing ‘toughest sanctions’ against Russia more than three years - MeduzaFrance says E.U. is preparing ‘toughest sanctions’ against Russia more than three years  Meduza

Tour de France: Belgian rider Merlier wins third stage but Philipsen abandons - AP NewsTour de France: Belgian rider Merlier wins third stage but Philipsen abandons  AP News

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet sweetly hold hands while vacationing in the South of France - Page SixKylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet sweetly hold hands while vacationing in the South of France  Page Six

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

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

‘That was a mess’: Aussie in line for big promotion as ‘stupid crash’ takes out Tour de France star - Fox Sports‘That was a mess’: Aussie in line for big promotion as ‘stupid crash’ takes out Tour de France star  Fox Sports

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

Why France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy - South China Morning PostWhy France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy  South China Morning Post

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

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

Capgemini to buy outsourcing firm WNS for $3.3 billion in AI push - ReutersCapgemini to buy outsourcing firm WNS for $3.3 billion in AI push  Reuters

Tour de France 2025: All the yellow cards, fines, and penalties - CyclingnewsTour de France 2025: All the yellow cards, fines, and penalties  Cyclingnews

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

PM: Visits to italy, France and Brazil achieved key objectives - The Edge MalaysiaPM: Visits to italy, France and Brazil achieved key objectives  The Edge Malaysia

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  ??????