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A legal challenge threatens to derail a £660 million UK-French pact on Channel crossings by blocking a planned migrant detention centre in northern France. The case, lodged this week, alleges the project breaches environmental law.
Holidaymakers endured hours-long queues at Dover on Saturday as France reinstated border controls, prompting an immediate suspension of additional checks. French authorities acted after pressure mounted from UK transport officials and local police.
One year out from France’s presidential election, former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has surged ahead of far-right rivals in polling, reshaping the race and signaling potential shifts in voter sentiment. Pollsters warn, however, that the lead remains fragile amid rising populist momentum.
A UK-operated vessel anchored off Marseille is in lockdown after 49 passengers and crew fell ill with a violent gastrointestinal infection. French health inspectors boarded the ship Friday as authorities trace the source of the outbreak.
France clinched the Six Nations title as England's repeated infractions led to their downfall. The match was a display of strategic prowess and tactical missteps.
Two brothers are in custody after French anti-terror prosecutors uncovered a suspected lethal antisemitic attack plan. Investigations are ongoing.
In a historic first, two brothers will lead England's rugby teams against France in the Six Nations championship this weekend. The match promises intense family rivalry and high-stakes competition.