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Élisabeth Borne: France’s new PM faces immediate pressure to act on climate

First female prime minister in 30 years faces calls to act fast after ‘five lost years’ on tackling global heating

The Guardian - UK

‘Downton Abbey’ Returns with a Silent Movie and a Trip to France

Twelve years since it first premiered, television hit "Downton Abbey" is back with a second stand-alone film about the fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century. Set in 1928, "Downton Abbey: A New Era", released in US cinemas on Friday,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French city of Grenoble allows wearing of ‘burkini’ in state-run swimming pools

Burkinis are swimming suits that covers whole body, except for face, hands and feet

The Independent UK

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Algerian Rapper Soolking Plays Harlem's Apollo during Debut US Tour

As his merengue-inflected single "Suavemente" once again topped France's songs chart, Algerian rapper Soolking was stateside, delighting fans and wooing new followers with his blend of rap and Maghrebian folk music. Already acclaimed in the Francophone world, the Algerian rapper Soolking this year set his sights on North America, where…

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New French PM Elisabeth Borne faces mountain of economic challenges

Elisabeth Borne has been appointed France's new prime minister. The former transport, ecology and labour minister faces numerous challenges, with the most pressing priority being helping French households with the soaring cost of living. She will also need to tackle the thorny issue of pension reform as well as steer…

France 24

Liverpool Interested in Mbappe but Will Not Get Drawn into Transfer Battle

Liverpool are not blind to the qualities of Kylian Mbappe but will not be drawn into a bidding war for the Paris St. Germain striker, manager Juergen Klopp said. The France forward stayed at PSG this season despite interest from Real Madrid and has hit top form with 36 goals…

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Iran State TV Air Footage of French Couple Accused of Spying

Iran's state television on Tuesday showed what it described as details of the arrest of two French citizens earlier this month, saying they were spies who had sought to stir up unrest. Iran's intelligence ministry had said on May 11 it had arrested two Europeans for allegedly fomenting "insecurity" in…

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Mali’s military government says it foiled countercoup attempt

Assimi Goita’s military government accuses an unnamed Western state of supporting the alleged coup attempt.

Al Jazeera

French unemployment slips to 14-year low in first quarter of 2022

Unemployment in France dropped slightly in the first quarter of the year to its lowest rate in 14 years, giving President Emmanuel Macron a boost ahead of legislative elections.

Radio France Internationale

Outcry after French city of Grenoble votes to allow burkinis in public pools

Grenoble has become the second city in France to allow women to wear burkinis in public swimming pools – as well as bathe topless – following a divisive city council vote late Monday on modifying swimwear rules.

Radio France Internationale

France’s Macron names new PM ahead of parliamentary elections

Elisabeth Borne becomes first PM in more than 30 years as Macron tries to reshape cabinet ahead of June parliamentary polls.

Al Jazeera

Élisabeth Borne: a long-serving technocrat and ‘woman of the left’

France’s first female PM in 30 years has been a regular in the corridors of power for several decades

The Guardian - UK

Elisabeth Borne becomes France’s second female Prime Minister

Former Socialist Elisabeth Borne was on Monday named as France’s second ever female prime minister.

Evening Standard

Monfils Withdraws from French Open with Heel Injury

Gael Monfils withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of an injury to his right heel that will require minor surgery. Monfils, France's highest-ranked player at No.

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Elisabeth Borne Appointed France’s New Prime Minister

Elisabeth Borne was appointed France's new prime minister on Monday to become the second woman to hold the post in the country. Borne, 61, succeeds Jean Castex, whose resignation was expected after President Emmanuel Macron’s reelection last month. Macron and Borne are expected to appoint the full government in the…

The Hindu

India, France carry out second joint patrol in Southern Indian Ocean

Maritime domain awareness and anti-submarine cooperation have emerged as priority areas in the region

The Independent UK

French prime minister resigns; Macron naming new one shortly

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has resigned

Al Jazeera

Chadians protest as anti-French sentiments hit new highs in Sahel

In recent years, resentment against the presence of France in its former African colonies has been on the increase.

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Debunking claims that the UK has taken in more refugees than any other country in Europe

In March 2022, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed that the UK has taken in "more vulnerable people fleeing theatres of conflict than any other country in Europe." FRANCE 24's Georgina Robertson and Sophie Samaille unpack some of the key figures about refugees in Europe.

France 24

War in Ukraine: Irpin residents return to ruins after Russian withdrawal

The Ukrainian resistance in Irpin played a key role in holding off the Russian advance on the capital Kyiv during the first few weeks of the war. But the middle-class commuter town paid a heavy price. More than 300 civilians were killed and tens of thousands fled. Now, more than…

Radio France Internationale

Seko Fofana wins prize for best African footballer in French first division

The Lens midfielder Seko Fofana was on Monday awarded the Prix Marc Vivien-Foe to salute his performances as the best African player in France's top flight during the 2021/2022.

InsideEVs

France: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased Slightly In April 2022

According to L’Avere-France, last month some 23,984 plug-in vehicles were registered (up 11% year-over-year).

Daily Mirror

Former France footballer handed five-year sentence for role in nightclub shooting

Two-time Ligue 1 winner Tony Vairelles - who represented the likes of Bordeaux, Lens, Rennes and Lyon during his playing days - has received a five-year prison sentence

Evening Standard

‘Priti Patel’s Rwanda plan won’t stop us crossing’ — inside the migrant crisis escalating in the Channel

Critics deem it expensive and counter-productive — but is the Government’s new scheme even workable? Katie Strick reports

Wales Online

'Horrendous' Rugby World Cup draw slammed as Wales top seeds and half the four best teams in the world can’t make semi-finals

Former England star Stuart Barnes is unhappy over the way next year's tournament in France has been formatted

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