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French legislative elections: The second round, by the numbers

Voters in France are heading back to the polls for a fourth time in two months as legislative elections conclude on Sunday, hot on the heels of April's presidential vote. Some 48.5 million voters are registered to cast a ballot in 572 run-off races across the country, with results due…

France 24

French ex-chambermaid vows to represent ‘invisible’ workers if elected MP

Rachel Keke, a former hotel cleaner who led the fight for better working conditions in a major Paris hotel chain in 2021, is through to the second round of France’s parliamentary elections. If she wins her seat on Sunday, she'll be one of few working-class MPs, and she counts on…

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron: I will continue to speak to Putin whenever useful

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a BFM television interview that while France will do all it can to help Ukraine win its war with Russia, he will continue to speak with Russia President Vladimir Putin "each time it will be useful".

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Weather tracker: heatwave sweeps parts of Europe in run-up to summer solstice

Extreme temperatures follow warmest May on record in France and hottest in Spain in a century

The Guardian - UK

Bordeaux region bans outdoor events as heat wave hits France

The Gironde department around Bordeaux banned outdoor public events and those at indoor venues without air conditioning, a local official told public radio on Friday, as France is gripped by an early heat wave.

Reuters

Woman turns her home into a museum dedicated to a WWII British spy

Since Rosemary Rigby retired she has dedicated the rest of her life to sharing Violette's extraordinary

Wales Online

France urged to drastically improve situation in overcrowded jails

The International Observatory for Prisons (OIP) and Amnesty International have jointly called on France to implement an emergency plan to overhaul its inefficient and overcrowded prison system.

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Live: Putin says attempts to hammer Russian economy have ‘failed’

The European Commission has recommended that Ukraine be granted European Union candidate status, its president, Ursula von der Leyen, said during a press conference on Friday, a day after the bloc's most powerful leaders visited Kyiv. The humanitarian situation across Ukraine and particularly in the eastern Donbas region is “extremely…

France 24

EU backs Ukraine's membership bid to 'live the European dream'

The European Union gave its blessing on Friday for Ukraine and its neighbour Moldova to become candidates to join the bloc, reaching out deep into the former Soviet Union for what would be a major geopolitical shift following Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Reuters

Greenery and bright colours in cities can boost morale – study

Researchers in France used virtual reality to test the impact of tweaks made to urban settings

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 114 of the invasion

The leaders of France, Germany and Italy have vowed to support Kyiv’s bid to join the EU as Lavrov accuses the west of ‘dragging Ukraine into Nato’

The Guardian - UK

Bristol City closing in on fourth summer signing with arrival of highly-rated goalkeeper

The 20-year-old France youth international looks set to join the Robins on a free transfer as he leaves Ligue 2 Pau

Bristol Post

France's Macron says up to Ukraine to decide on potential territorial concessions

Ukraine alone should decide whether or not to accept any territorial concessions towards Russia in view of ending the war, French President Emmanuel Macron told TF1 television in an interview as he visited Kyiv.

Reuters

George Kruis to sign off with Barbarians outing against England at Twickenham

Former England and Saracens lock Kruis will retire after the match

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France, Germany, Italy and Romania back Ukraine's bid to join EU

French president Emmanuel Macron on Thursday pledged his support for Ukraine's campaign to join the European Union. His backing came during a visit to the country with the leaders of Germany, Romania and Italy.

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Leeds Rhinos land France international prop as 2023 recruitment begins

Exclusive: The Rhinos have secured a deal to bring the Toulouse Olympique forward to Headingley next year.

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Zelenskiy after Meeting EU Leaders: The More Arms we Get, the Faster Ukraine Can Free its Land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's invasion amounted to aggression against all Europe and that the more weapons Ukraine receives from the West, the faster it will be able to liberate its occupied land. He told a news conference he had discussed the possibility of further sanctions…

Reuters

Italy wants to see Ukraine as part of EU, Draghi says in Kyiv

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Thursday the main message of his talks in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the leaders of France and Germany was that Italy wants to see Ukraine as a part of the European Union.

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Podcast: France's healthcare crisis, 'deserting' agro-tech, fête de la musique

France's famously good public healthcare system is in crisis, as emergency services warn of shutdowns over the summer due to lack of staff. Graduates of prestigious AgroParisTech university make waves by turning their backs on an industry they say is "waging war on the living world". The annual Fête de…

France 24

Ukraine's Dakh Daughters on their dark cabaret

Blending poetry, punk rock and Ukrainian folklore, Dakh Daughters were born of the Kyiv theatre scene in the early part of the 21st century. As the troupe embarks on a tour of their latest show "Danse macabre" in France, Switzerland and Luxembourg, members Ganna and Ruslana join us in the…

The Independent UK

Paul Pogba out to show Manchester United ‘made a mistake’ with ‘nothing’ contract offer

The France international is leaving the club this summer

Radio France Internationale

French military spy agency celebrates 30th birthday as war rages on

On 16 June, French spy agency the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DRM) celebrates its 30th anniversary. Born during the first Gulf War in 1992, it reports directly to the French President and the Chief of Staff. But the agency is struggling with the increased complexity of cyber warfare in a…

The Independent UK

When is Euro 2022 and what are the fixtures?

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament this summer

Irish Mirror

Is my holiday destination struggling with Covid? Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and France latest

You may find some of the answers to your Covid questions for some of Ireland's favourite holiday destinations.

France 24

France's troubled EPR nuclear reactor set to go online by end of 2023

Executives at France's state-backed utility EDF say they're confident the troubled nuclear reactor at their Flamanville plant will be able to go online by the end of 2023. Under construction since 2007, the new EPR project has been plagued by cost overruns and repeated delays. We take a closer look.…

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