A French intelligence service says China has used its embassies to promote claims that Chinese-made Pakistani warplanes outperformed French Rafale jets during India-Pakistan clashes in May

France's Defense Ministry said the Rafale was targeted by “a vast campaign of disinformation" that “sought to promote the superiority of alternative equipment, notably of Chinese design.”

Findings from a French intelligence service seen by The Associated Press say defence attaches in China's foreign embassies led a charge to undermine Rafale sales, seeking to persuade countries that have already ordered the French-made fighter — notably Indonesia — not to buy more and to encourage other potential buyers to choose Chinese-made planes.

FT: France 2-1 England. Well, that was rough. But it is only one game - England are still in the Euros, but will need to be a whole lot better when they face the Netherlands on We

The Lionesses offered very little threat until Keira Walsh’s late goal gave the holders some hope Holders England suffered a chastening start to their Euro 2025 campaign as France won 2-1 in Zurich to take charge of Group D along with the Netherlands.

England head coach Sarina Wiegman admitted her side "caused their own problems" as the defending champions slumped to a 2-1 loss to France in their Euro 2025 opener.