France will vote against a sweeping trade deal that the European Union is due to sign with South American nations, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, as farmers blockaded roads into Paris and landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe to protest against the pact.

Four World Cup contenders will be coming to the U.S. a few months early to continue their preparations for the summer

France and the U.K. signed a “Declaration of Intent” on Tuesday to send their forces to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

France will oppose the Mercosur deal at a key meeting in Brussels on Friday, President Emmanuel Macron said on social media, as farmers stormed the capital to protest against the trade agreement with the South American bloc.

Czechia is in something of a league of its own on the international stage. It’s never truly lumped in with the Big Four — Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland — but it’s too talent-rich to be grouped in a lower tier with teams such as Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany.

France's best result in the World Cup is a championship (1998, 2018) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 3 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for France on June 16 against Senegal on June 16 in New York/New Jersey.

France accused the US of wielding trade coercion and sanctions to weaken European unity and sovereignty, as Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that Europe faces mounting external threats.

Gillette Stadium landed a massive friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Brazil and France will square off in Foxborough on Mar. 26. In FIFA’s World rankings, France currently sits third while Brazil is No. 5. Tickets for the match go on sale on Jan. 13 at 10:00 a.m.

The celebrity couple bought an estate in France in 2021. In an interview with Esquire in October, George Clooney described their “farm in France” as their primary residence.

Lin Koh moved with her family from the Bay Area to the South of France to care for her mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer's. It's been a difficult transition.