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Explainer: How do France's legislative elections work?

Close on the heels of April's presidential vote, French voters go back to the ballot box on June 12 and 19 to elect lawmakers to the National Assembly. France's legislative elections tend to pale next to the limelight-stealing race for the Élysée Palace, but with 577 distinct races to fill…

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Low rainfall, hot weather threatens French cereal production

An unusually dry period at the beginning of the year has led to water restrictions in 15 departments across France, prompting fears of a drop in winter cereal yields.

Radio France Internationale

Western Sydney's Tai Tuivasa edging closer towards bumper UFC battle with Ciryl Gane in France

Tai Tuivasa is so close to a UFC title shot he can almost taste it — and a win over Ciryl Gane in France could well push the Australian over the top in the fight for championship gold.

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UN chief 'deeply concerned' about risks of global hunger due to war in Ukraine

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday he was "deeply concerned" about the prospect of global food shortages stemming from the war in Ukraine, calling the current food security situation "dramatic". Ukraine said its forces were gradually pushing Russian troops away from the city of Kharkiv, the country's second-largest, signalling a…

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France holds annual ceremony to mark abolition of slavery

In tonight's edition: An annual ceremony is held in France to mark the national day of the abolition of slavery. The commemoration has been going since 2006, but many still feel frustration over how little has tangibly been done to address inequalities rooted in the legacy of the slave trade.…

France 24

Asylum seekers could be sent to Rwanda for ‘spending a couple of weeks in Brussels’ on way to Britain

Foreign shop receipts and tickets can also be used to declare people ‘inadmissible’ for asylum in the UK

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Veteran Players Tsonga, Simon Receive French Open Wild Cards

Veteran French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon have been handed wild cards to play in the main draw at the French Open, organizers said Tuesday. A former Australian Open runner-up, Tsonga announced earlier this season that he will retire after the clay-court Grand Slam event. Play begins at Roland…

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Myanmar's civilian president claims resistance controls nearly half the country

Duwa Lashi La is the acting president of the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar, a parallel government formed in opposition to the junta after the latter seized power in a February 2021 coup. Speaking to FRANCE 24 from a secret location in the country, Duwa Lashi La said that…

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Eurovision Song Contest 2022: Which countries are performing and what is the running order?

The Eurovision second semi-finals took place last night ahead of this year’s grand final on Saturday, May 14.

Evening Standard

Grave secrets of trapped WWI German soldiers to stay buried, for now

German and French authorities are debating what to do with a “forgotten mass grave” of German soldiers who perished in a tunnel that was sealed by enemy forces in north-eastern France during World War I.

Radio France Internationale

Covid entry rules for Spain, France, Portugal and Italy ahead of summer holidays

Millions of holidaymakers in the UK are expected to catch up on missed holidays abroad from the past two years.

Daily Record

A wing and a prayer: is there hope for Britain’s loneliest bat?

Our rarest mammal lives on its own, with no known relatives this side of the Channel. Did the greater mouse-eared bat stray here from France? And is it time we invited over some company?

The Guardian - UK

Rare sex-starved bat needs a mate as he's the only one of his kind in UK

The greater mouse-eared bat is normally found in France and Spain but the lonely male was first spotted in a disused railway tunnel in West Sussex in 2002 - bat enthusiasts believe is in his 20s

Daily Mirror

Architectural icons: An Art Deco tour of northern France

The iconic style excites as much now as it did in its heyday 100 years ago. Rachel Ifans takes a road trip back in time

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VIDEO: French Fans: Americans Fantasize About Living In France

Half of Americans dream of living the French lifestyle because of the landmarks, restaurants — and pastries.

The Conversation

Five things that economists know, but sound wrong to most other people

Economists have shaped the modern world in many ways. Governments make policy choices in response to the data that we produce about things like GDP and inflation. Social media companies use our insights about human behaviour to create features that encourage people to use their platforms. And we’re at the…

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France, Germany reiterate Europe's 'full support' for Ukraine, US speeds up arms deliveries

The leaders of France and Germany have reiterated Europe's full support for Ukraine. This comes as members of the UN security council prepare to meet for the 16th time since the Russian invasion to address the worsening situation.

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France's national day of the abolition of slavery: 'No reparation has been done'

Since 2006, France has commemorated the national day of the abolition of slavery on May 10. France is the only country to have a national day dedicated to remembering the horrors of slavery and the first and only country to have declared slavery a crime against humanity. However, the way…

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UN to Hold Another Meeting on Ukraine

The UN Security Council is expected to hold a new public meeting on Thursday on Russia's war in Ukraine, in light of the continuing deterioration of the humanitarian situation, diplomats said Monday. The session, requested by France and Mexico, will be the 16th held by the Security Council since the…

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France begins investigating 2009 Yemenia Airways crash that killed 152 people

A French court has opened hearings in the case of the 2009 crash of a Yemenia Airways flight that killed 152 people. The sole survivor, then aged 12, said it was important to "finally know the truth".

The Guardian - UK

Media polarisation risks press freedom and peace in conflict-hit Mali and Ethiopia

When media rights are curtailed, fake news and posts on social platforms drive tension and violence, as the latest World Press Freedom Index starkly shows

France 24

Live: Heavy shelling in Odesa places global grain shipments at risk

Russian strikes continue to barrage the port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv's defence. Odesa is a major gateway for global grain shipments, and Ukrainian and Western officials have warned that Russia’s blockade threatens global…

Reuters

France's Macron says he knows the name of his country's next PM

Emmanuel Macron, who was just re-elected French president, said on Monday he knew the name of the country's next prime minister, due to succeed Jean Castex.

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Macron Proposes New Political Union for Non-EU Countries

France’s president warned Monday that decades could pass before Ukraine joins the European Union, and proposed a new political organization to bring together countries on the continent that share EU values but are not part of the bloc. During a speech marking Europe Day in Strasbourg, France, Emmanuel Macron said…

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Rugby evening headlines as Wales set for hostile reception and Romain Ntamack apologises for this awkward moment

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

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