French Teams' Five-Year Champions Cup Grip
French clubs have won the last five Investec Champions Cup titles. As the competition kicks off, we analyse if any side can break their stranglehold before the Bilbao final.
French clubs have won the last five Investec Champions Cup titles. As the competition kicks off, we analyse if any side can break their stranglehold before the Bilbao final.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
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French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
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