France and Italy are seeking to exclude fertilisers from the European Union's carbon border levy, at least temporarily, saying an exemption is needed to protect struggling European farmers, documents seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed.

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.

Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have killed at least six people on roads across France and caused major disruptions, with the transport minister admitting the severity of the event was “somewhat underestimated” by national weather services.

France have opted to set up their 2026 World Cup camp in Massachusetts, as reported by L’Equipe. Les Bleus have chosen the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Boston as their base for next summer’s

The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.

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.

Two of the most successful men's national soccer teams are set to face each other in a friendly at Gillette Stadium in March. See how to get tickets.

Four global soccer powers are coming to the United States in March as they continue preparing for the 2026 World Cup.