Paris Mayor Confident In Seine Water Quality For Olympics Paris Mayor plans to swim in the Seine to demonstrate water quality improvements for Olympics. Cleanup efforts and testing ensure safety for events. Top News · Apr 23, 2024
Macron In Last-ditch Bid To Halt EU Vote Battering With Emmanuel Macron's party badly lagging behind the French far right in opinion polls ahead of June's European Parliament election, the president hopes a set-piece speech on Europe on Thursday can help to close the gap. International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024
EU green deal at ‘very high’ risk of being killed off, says Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024
French MPs start to weigh up issues over assisted dying A French parliamentary commission on Monday began the long task of examining proposals to be included in a controversial bill backed by French President Emmanuel Macron that would allow citizens to apply for assisted dying. Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2024
Exploring The Top 10 Political Rivalries Discover historic political rivalries like Kennedy vs. Nixon, Thatcher vs. Kinnock, and Clinton vs. Trump. Top News · Apr 22, 2024
The Guardian view on the French left: divided it will fall and fail, again Editorial: The radical right is set to dominate forthcoming European elections. Progressives need a fresh start and a new approach The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
French publishers voice concerns over rise in used book sales French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of a new tax on used book sales to protect new books is the latest proposal from a government with a history of intervening in the publishing industry to keep it afloat. Radio France Internationale · Apr 21, 2024
Exploring The Top 10 Influential Politicians Worldwide Explore the top 10 most influential politicians who have made a significant impact on global affairs. Top News · Apr 20, 2024
Tests expose worrying flaws in France’s anti-drone system for 2024 Olympics With less than 100 days to go before Paris hosts the 2024 Olympics, which organisers plan to open with an elaborate waterborne ceremony on the Seine river, concerns are mounting about the efficiency of the anti-drone shield meant to protect the French capital from a potential terror attack. According to… France 24 · Apr 19, 2024
Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their fears of supporting Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2024
Macron hosts Lebanese PM as Israeli strike on Iran further shakes Middle East French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati and army chief Joseph Aoun in Paris on Friday to discuss ways to stabilise the region as Israel reportedly carries out retaliatory strikes on Iran. Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2024
French PM seeks 'jolt of authority' in bid to tame violent teenagers French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has called attention to youth violence on his 100th day in office, laying plans for a “jolt of authority” in the face of what he says is increasing disregard by teenagers. Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2024
In France and US, two wildly different takes on IVF - Roll Call U.S. and France take disparate views of IVF as debate ensues over the longtime reproductive technology after the Dobbs decision. Roll Call · Apr 18, 2024
French President Macron Calls For Widening Sanctions Against Iran French President Macron urges for broader sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone industries to address escalating tensions and deter further aggression. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2024 Man behind recycled plastic seats in Olympic venues plots ways to stop the trash Marius Hamelot recalls his fine April morning at the inauguration of the Olympic Aquatics Centre chatting to President Emmanuel Macron as well as a phalanx of politicians and Paris Olympics officials with a mixture of pride, astonishment and self-deprecation.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2024 Doubts over launch site cloud 100-day countdown to Paris Olympics Organisers of the Paris Olympic Games began their 100-day countdown on Wednesday amid uncertainty over the site of the Opening Ceremony on 26 July.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 There’s a gaping hole at the centre of the Tory party where ideas should be. The risk is Liz Truss will fill it Sunak likes to pretend his predecessor never happened. But are the moderates going to sit back and cede their party to fanatics, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 French Far Right Gets Youthful Vibe With 28-year-old Leader France's far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset as it scents massive gains in upcoming European elections.
France 24 · Apr 16, 2024 France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan, accuses Baku of 'damaging' ties France on Tuesday said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan, accusing Baku of taking actions that have damaged the bilateral relationship.
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 French President Macron Urges European Clubs To Release Olympic Players French President Macron urges European clubs, including Real Madrid, to release players for Paris Olympics men's football tournament amid conflicting sched...
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Macron Recalls Dark Side Of French WWII History In Resistance Tribute President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed the heroism of members of the World War II Resistance based on a remote Alpine plateau, but also remembered the "errors" of French collaborationist forces who sided with the Germans against them.
France 24 · Apr 16, 2024 ‘Humanitarian aid in Sudan is constantly being blocked by all the belligerents’ With the international community having pledged more than €2 billion in funding for Sudan at a humanitarian conference in Paris on Monday, Norwegian Refugee Council Sudan Advocacy Manager Mathilde Vu breaks down the worsening humanitarian crisis in a country devastated by a year of brutal fighting.
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Olympics Ceremony On Seine 'Very Probable' Option The Paris Olympics' chief organiser Tony Estanguet said on Monday an opening ceremony on the river Seine was the "very probable" option, after French President Emmanuel Macron said it could be moved to a stadium.
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 Brigitte Macron Biopic Series In The Works By Gaumont Gaumont's biopic series on Brigitte Macron explores her unconventional romance with President Emmanuel Macron, promising a captivating portrayal of her lif...
Radio France Internationale · Apr 16, 2024 Macron hails Resistance martyrs ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day landings President Emmanuel Macron visited the southern French town of Vassieux-en-Vercors on Tuesday to lead a tribute to the local Maquis Resistance fighters who launched an attack against pro-Nazi forces 80 years ago – before a final counter-attack by German troops.