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Ben Wallace says UK can ‘certainly toughen up’ visa conditions for Russians

The Defence Secretary said he does not like watching oligarchs’ wives “enjoying themselves in Greece or the South of France”.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Sir Elton John treats fans with ‘sneak peak’ at Britney Spears collab

In a short video shared on his social media, Sir Elton can be seen singing part of the song live at La Guerite beach restaurant in Cannes, France

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

France-Algeria: Tense Relations since Independence

France has made several attempts over the years to heal the wounds with former colony Algeria, but it refuses to "apologize or repent" for the 132 years of often brutal rule that ended in 1962. With President Emmanuel Macron set to arrive in Algeria to meet his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

France Is Paying Drivers Up To 4,000 Euros To Switch To E-Bikes

France is offering subsidies of up to 4,000 Euros for car drivers to ditch their cars and make the switch to electric or non-electric bicycles.

InsideEVs · Aug 23, 2022

Bouchard, Ankita Raina receive wild card for WTA Chennai Open

CHENNAI: France’s Caroline Garcia, who won the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday, will be the top seed at the upcoming WTA Chennai Open scheduled to be held from September 12-18.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2022

Who was Coccinelle? Google Doodle celebrates life of France’s first trans celebrity

There is a new Google doodle celebrating the life of Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy, aka Coccinelle. She was a trendsetter in France and is beloved for her career still to this day

Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022

Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin eyes World Cup with France after Man City masterclass

Saint-Maximin is still targeting a France call-up despite being without a single senior cap.

Chronicle Live · Aug 23, 2022

The French protest at soaring costs and get results - what’s wrong with the UK?

Polls show Britons are fed up and willing to challenge the government over the cost of living, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

Welcome to the hot chef renaissance. It’s complicated

Growing up in France, Clémence Michallon was not taught to think of chefs as objects of desire. An ongoing cultural moment begs to differ

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Investigating Diana: How old was Princess Diana when she died?

Princess Diana tragically died in a car crash in France

Wales Online · Aug 22, 2022