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Mbappe gives France comeback win in Nations League final against SpainMbappe gives France comeback win in Nations League final against Spain
Kylian Mbappe hit a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain and become the second team to win the Nations League.
Lionel Messi: The inside story of Paris St-Germain forward’s first months in FranceLionel Messi: The inside story of Paris St-Germain forward’s first months in France
Lionel Messi spent 21 years at Barcelona. BBC Sport’s Guillem Balague reports on his first two months with new club Paris St-Germain.
France stun Belgium with dramatic comeback to reach Nations League finalFrance stun Belgium with dramatic comeback to reach Nations League final
Theo Hernandez scores a superb 90th-minute winner as France hit back from 2-0 down to stun Belgium and reach the Nations League final.
Fishing rights row: France warns that agreements with the UK are at riskFishing rights row: France warns that agreements with the UK are at risk
French PM Jean Castex accuses the UK of not respecting its Brexit deal commitments on fishing.
The American father and son building a Gothic folly in FranceThe American father and son building a Gothic folly in France
Donald Russell, 94, and his son Sam are building a Gothic-inspired edifice in the French countryside.
Murray charges into last eight of Moselle OpenMurray charges into last eight of Moselle Open
Andy Murray beats Canada’s Vasek Pospisil to move into the quarter-finals of the Moselle Open in France.
A year in Calais: One migrant’s year-long attempt to cross the ChannelA year in Calais: One migrant’s year-long attempt to cross the Channel
The BBC followed Iranian migrant Alex, as he tried to cross from France to the UK with a smuggler.
Submarine pact delivers France some hard truthsSubmarine pact delivers France some hard truths
The BBC’s Hugh Schofield assesses the harsh realities for France after Australia’s US-UK deal.
Paris attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing ISParis attacks trial: Abdeslam blames France for bombing IS
Salah Abdeslam shocks his trial, describing the bomb and gun attacks as “nothing personal”.
What are the travel rules for Spain, Portugal, Malta and other holiday hotspots?What are the travel rules for Spain, Portugal, Malta and other holiday hotspots?
What you need to know about going to Portugal, Spain, Greece, France, Malta, Italy and Turkey.
Paris attacks 2015: Accused complains of conditionsParis attacks 2015: Accused complains of conditions
Salah Abdeslam and 19 other defendants are accused of involvement in France’s worst post-WWII attack.
Jean-Paul Belmondo: Cool rebel of French cinemaJean-Paul Belmondo: Cool rebel of French cinema
Star of Breathless, Jean-Paul Belmondo was one of France’s most popular actors.
Tuna bounce back, but sharks in ‘desperate’ declineTuna bounce back, but sharks in ‘desperate’ decline
Extinction list update reveals mixed news for marine life, as world conservation summit open in France.
Football Focus: Man Utd’s Raphael Varane attracts trophies, says Paul PogbaFootball Focus: Man Utd’s Raphael Varane attracts trophies, says Paul Pogba
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba says his France team-mate Raphael Varane, who has joined this summer from Real Madrid, is a top player who “attracts trophies”.
Father and son from Poole cross Channel on electric boardsFather and son from Poole cross Channel on electric boards
Rob and Morgan rode their electric hydrofoil boards non-stop from France to England.
France wildfire: Thousands evacuated as blaze rages near RivieraFrance wildfire: Thousands evacuated as blaze rages near Riviera
Firefighters clear campsites in the Var region as some 5,000 hectares are destroyed by fire.
Covid-19: Quarantine-free travel from France resumes as UK rules changeCovid-19: Quarantine-free travel from France resumes as UK rules change
Some travel firms report a “surge” of bookings but others say it is “too late to save the summer”.
Tokyo Olympics: Team USA beat France 87-82 to claim fourth straight gold medalTokyo Olympics: Team USA beat France 87-82 to claim fourth straight gold medal
USA beat France to win their fourth basketball gold medal in a row.
Covid travel: France no longer amber-plus and green list expandsCovid travel: France no longer amber-plus and green list expands
As restrictions on France ease, countries including Germany, Austria and Norway move to the green list.
Amber-plus list: Why were extra travel restrictions imposed on France?Amber-plus list: Why were extra travel restrictions imposed on France?
France has now been taken off the amber-plus list but why was it put on it in the first place?
Man Utd agree to sign Varane for initial £34m feeMan Utd agree to sign Varane for initial £34m fee
Manchester United confirm they have reached an agreement to sign France defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.
Raphael Varane: Man Utd agree fee for Real Madrid defenderRaphael Varane: Man Utd agree fee for Real Madrid defender
Manchester United agree a fee with Real Madrid for France international defender Raphael Varane.
France end USA’s 25-game basketball winning streakFrance end USA’s 25-game basketball winning streak
The USA’s men’s basketball team see their 25-game winning streak at the Olympics ended as they are stunned 83-76 by France in their Tokyo opener.
Priti Patel defends deal to stop rising numbers crossing ChannelPriti Patel defends deal to stop rising numbers crossing Channel
The government is paying France £54m in a bid to stem the number of migrants travelling to the UK.
UK and France agree deal to tackle rise in Channel crossingsUK and France agree deal to tackle rise in Channel crossings
France will double the number of police patrolling beaches, as record numbers cross the Channel.
Cavendish denied record 35th Tour stage win as Pogacar wins second yellow jerseyCavendish denied record 35th Tour stage win as Pogacar wins second yellow jersey
Mark Cavendish fails in his bid to set a new record of 35 stage wins in the Tour de France as Wout van Aert wins the final stage of the
Covid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine ruleCovid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine rule
The continued need for travellers to quarantine on arrival in England, Scotland and Wales is criticised.
Pogacar set for Tour de France victory as Van Aert wins penultimate stagePogacar set for Tour de France victory as Van Aert wins penultimate stage
Tadej Pogacar is set to win the Tour de France after finishing seventh in the time trial on a penultimate stage won by Wout van Aert.
Covid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantineCovid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantine
A planned relaxation of England’s rules from Monday will not apply due to cases of the Beta variant.