Visitor numbers and tourism revenue both climbed to new highs in 2025.

Minute-by-minute: Italy have beaten Scotland and given Ireland a scare – how will they go against France? Join Daniel Gallan to find out

France plans to replace all US video-conferencing services, marking the EU's latest push for digital sovereignty - with more moves on the way.

France vs Italy takes place on Sunday February 22, 2026, at Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Kick-off is scheduled for 3.10pm GMT. TV channel: In the UK, France vs Italy is being shown live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 2.20pm GMT ahead of a 3.10pm kick-off.

Official US social media accounts posted about rise of ‘violent radical leftism’ after killing of Quentin Deranque in Lyon last week

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena.

The death of a far-right activist in France after a street brawl earlier this month has deepened political polarization in the country as elections loom - and sparked criticism from the Trump administration.

Italy 8 (Ange Capuozzo try; Paolo Garbisi penalty). HT: 19-8 Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.