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France's Macron backs ‘autonomy’ for Corsica ‘within the French Republic’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday threw his weight behind a status of autonomy for Corsica “within the French Republic”, though warning that any devolved powers for the Mediterranean island must be agreed with the French state – and not “against” it.

France 24

Macron in Corsica with autonomy for the island at the top of the agenda

Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day visit to Corsica during which he could make announcements on the island's autonomy that could be enshrined in the French constitution.

Radio France Internationale

Where was 'Made in Chelsea: Corsica' filmed? A guide to the show's filming locations

You'll be inspired to take a trip to the French island, but you'll definitely want to leave the drama at home

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How to watch the groundbreaking new 'Made in Chelsea' season from anywhere in the world

There's plenty underway, so here's how to watch 'Made in Chelsea: Corsica 2023' for all of its juicy drama

My Imperfect Life

Extreme heat hits south of France as temperatures soar across southern Europe

Temperatures of up 40 degrees Celsius are expected again in parts of the south of France and the Mediterranean island of Corsica Thursday, as the whole of southern Europe struggles with extreme heatwaves.

Radio France Internationale

Where to go camping in France: Eight best coastal campsites for a beach holiday

Pitch up near sandy shores from Corsica to the Loire Valley

The Independent UK

Parliamentary probe blames prison failures for death of Corsican activist Colonna

A French parliamentary commission of inquiry into the fatal attack on Corsican independence activist Yvan Colonna in Arles prison in 2022 on Tuesday released a report denouncing a series of "failures", "inactions" and "errors" by authorities.

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Homecoming review – Catherine Corsini’s tragic family drama misses an inner life

Despite plenty of incidental action, Corsini’s film about a woman’s painful return to Corsica leaves too many questions unanswered

The Guardian - UK

Kings, pawns and little citizens: the island where children love chess

Corsica’s schools have become a laboratory for a chess revolution that’s about much more than winning moves

The Guardian - UK

Legendary 'cat-fox' could be a new subspecies

The real-life origins of a once-mythological wildcat called the "cat-fox" are finally coming to light thanks to recent genetics research.

LiveScience

Discovering France's most beautiful gardens

The most beautiful gardens in France are the fruit of monumental work by men and women, in partnership with Mother Nature. In the north of Corsica, the magnificent floral paradise of Parc de Saleccia was born from the ashes of a terrible fire in 1974. Much further north, near Mont-Saint-Michel…

France 24

We took the kids to Corsica without flying – by adding three days of adventure

A thrilling tour of the mountainous island – with two small boys in tow – takes in beaches, culture and dramatic scenery

The Guardian - UK

French court orders partial release of Corsican nationalist convicted of murder

A Paris court this week ordered the partial release of Pierre Alessandri, who has served 24 years in jail for the 1998 assassination of Corsica's top regional official Claude Erignac.

Radio France Internationale

France to let migrant boat dock, has harsh words for Italy

France said on Thursday it would allow an NGO ship carrying more than 200 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean to dock at the port of Toulon, while harshly criticising Italy for not taking the boat in.

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The Independent UK

Italy backs down on 3 migrant ships, 4th heads to Corsica

A European humanitarian group says its migrant rescue ship is heading toward the French island of Corsica in hopes that France will offer its 234 passengers a safe port

France 24

Corsica's Furiani stadium disaster: The worst tragedy in French sport, 30 years on

On May 5, 1992, on the French island of Corsica, local football club Bastia were hosting Marseille for a French Cup semi-final. But what should have been a day of celebration turned into a nightmare. Less than 10 minutes before the start of the match, the top of the temporary…

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World’s Largest Collection Of Rare Orchid Discovered Growing Along Military Base

The world’s largest collection of a rare orchid has been discovered growing along the runways of a military airbase in Corsica. The estimated number of Neglected Serapias, or Devil’s Tongue, is 155,000.

Inverse

Extreme weather could devastate one of the world’s most stunning seas

The Mediterranean has been subject to intense thermal conditions in recent years. This has taken a further severe step this year, with sea temperatures reaching a record 30.7°C off Corsica.

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Daily Mirror

British woman killed as freak storms rip through Corsica slaughtering six people

The Meteo France weather service has since issued another severe weather alert for Corsica, but said it “expected wind gusts with storms overnight to Friday will be much less violent than those on Thursday morning"

The Independent UK

Three children among 13 killed after storms sweep across Europe

Storm leaves area of Austria looking like ‘battlefield’

Evening Standard

British woman in her 60s swept to her death while kayaking on Corsica during storms

A British kayaker is among six victims of lethal thunderstorms on the French island of Corsica.

Reuters

Weather warning lifted for Corsica after violent storms left 5 dead

France's weather forecaster lifted a major storm warning for Corsica on Friday, a day after hurricane-strength winds and rain ripped across the Mediterranean island, killing five people.

Radio France Internationale

Corsica braces for more extreme weather after storm kills five

The French Mediterranean island of Corsica faced more heavy rain on Friday after a violent storm ripped across the region the previous day, resulting in the deaths of at least five people.

Wales Online

British tourist killed as freak storms rip through Mediterranean with 140mph gusts

The woman was kayaking off west coast of Corsica when bad weather ripped through France, Spain and Italy, while more deaths were reported in Austria

Irish Mirror

Children killed as powerful storms sweep across Europe with thousands affected

The deaths, most from falling trees, were reported in Italy, Austria and on the French island of Corsica.

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