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France and Canada deepen economic and defense ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis

Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Saudi leaders. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further details on this alliance.

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

Crypto Security Now Extends Past the Wallet to the Customer's Address

A French family was tied up for hours by attackers after their crypto. Police have not said how the attackers chose the house, and that gap is where the industry’s data problem lives. At around 4 a.m. on September 20, four hooded men forced their way into a family home in northern France. They bound

BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir21 Sept

France: Government hosts energy meeting amid fuel price tensions

The French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices. Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East. But with public discontent growing, the government has limited options, as France’s finances are already under pressure. This report is from Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France Télévisions.

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures

In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical crops, now well-suited to the local climate. Bananas, papaya and even dragon fruit are being grown in greenhouses but also in open fields, without heating or pesticides. Our Down to Earth team reports.

France 24•Valérie DEKIMPE21 Sept

Pope Leo heads to France amid church scandals

Preparations are underway in France for Pope Leo’s visit from September 25 to 28. During his trip, the Pontiff is expected to meet victims of church sexual abuse, as the Catholic Church faces renewed scrutiny following recent scandals. Delano D'Souza reports.

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

• neutral toward Leo Messi · 99%

France condemns Russian parliamentary elections that ruling party is set to win

France’s sports minister mandates FIFA protocol for Marseille-PSG derby

Mandating FIFA's protocol highlights the growing pressure on sports bodies to address discrimination, risking financial and reputational costs.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Sept

• neutral toward FIFA · 90%

REPLAY: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in post-vote comments

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on Monday, September 21, after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany. Merz called the result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a “disaster”, as the CDU fell below the 5% threshold for entering the state parliament. According to FRANCE 24 Europe editor Armen Georgian, Merz and his party’s Berlin candidate, Stefan Evers, offered no concrete solutions to address the historic defeat, despite pledging to keep the coalition together in the name of a “democratic future.”

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

• critical toward Friedrich Merz · 94%

EU deadlocked over France’s bid to take Russian tycoon off sanctions list

Paris wants Alisher Usmanov removed from the bloc’s blacklist. Other capitals aren’t convinced.

POLITICO Europe•Gabriel Gavin, Nicholas Vinocur21 Sept

Regional losses for Germany's ruling CDU

Another electoral setback for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections on Sunday. Projections showed the party failing to enter the state parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD came out on top, while the far-left Die Linke led the vote in Berlin. The AfD also made significant gains in both states, building on its recent victory in Saxony-Anhalt. France 24 Europe editor Armen Georgian shares further insights.

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

Shaun Edwards finally lands England coaching role after joining Red Roses

Defence guru left French men’s team in June Edwards will work as a consultant for duration of WXV Defence guru Shaun Edwards has joined the Red Roses coaching set-up in a consultancy role until the end of the WXV Global Series. The former Wales and France men’s coach has not had a role in women’s rugby before but has been brought on board with the Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell, describing his credentials as “exceptional” in the highest echelons of the sport. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Sarah Rendell21 Sept

Kremlin rejects Le Pen/Bardella rebuke, says Russia is no threat to France

• neutral toward Kremlin · 98%

French family bound for hours as attackers demand €40,000 in crypto

Four masked men have held a family of four captive for more than three hours at their home in northern France and forced the father, an IT worker in the crypto sector, to transfer €40,000 in digital assets. According to…

Crypto.news•Rony Roy21 Sept

EU nears deal to break impasse over French request to remove Usmanov from sanctions

EU sanctions on Russia are at risk of expiring as France pushes to remove Uzbek-Russian Usmanov from the blacklist in a deal that could secure the release and pardon of two French nationals in Azerbaijan.

Euronews21 Sept

Béthune prosecutor’s office investigates kidnapping of crypto worker’s family in wrench attack

The rise in violent crypto-related crimes in France highlights urgent security challenges and may deter broader crypto adoption and investment.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Sept

France prepares for Pope Leo XIV historic visit

Four days ahead of Pope Leo’s visit to France, preparations have been underway for months. From Friday, the Pope will travel to Paris, Lourdes and Metz, with several sensitive issues hanging over the trip, including clerical sexual abuse and France’s assisted-dying law. For now, security remains the top priority. Camille Corcoran reports.

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

Crypto Worker's Children Held Hostage in Latest French ‘Wrench Attack,’ $46,000 Taken

France is the worst-hit country in the world for these attacks, with more than 70 logged in the first eight months of 2026.

Decrypt•Decrypt Agent21 Sept

Putin party retains majority in first vote since 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. France 24 International affairs editor, Oliver Farry, shares further insights from this election.

France 24•FRANCE2421 Sept

• neutral toward Vladimir Putin · 90%

French diesel prices hit record €2.40 per litre amid Middle East tensions

Rising diesel prices in France highlight the vulnerability of global oil markets to geopolitical tensions, potentially driving broader economic impacts.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez21 Sept