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Independent Algeria Turns 60, but Colonial-era Wounds Remain

Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France on Tuesday, but rival narratives over atrocities committed during more than a century of colonial rule still trigger bitter diplomatic tensions. The North African country won its independence following a grueling eight-year war which ended with the signing in March 1962 of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

PTTGC acquires chemical firm Vencorex

PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), a petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, has bought a 9.18% stake in France-based chemical maker Vencorex Holding as it continues to acquire more assets that emphasise value-added products.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2022

Albanese 'not responsible' for subs deal

The relationship between Australia and France appears to have been fixed following a meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Anthony Albanese over a submarine deal.

AAP · Jul 1, 2022

New fee to visit 30 countries including Greece, France and Spain

Schengen area entry requirements are changing for Brits meaning that UK holidaymakers will need to pay to visit 30 countries including hotspots like Portugal, Greece, Italy and France

Glasgow Live · Jul 1, 2022

Tour de France team investigated for ‘possible doping allegations’ amid international police raids

The announcement came a day after Danish police, acting on a request from French authorities, searched the hotel of the Bahrain-Victorious team in Copenhagen

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Czechs take over European Presidency from France as war rages at EU's doorstep

On 1 July France passed the baton of the EU presidency to the Czech Republic. The rotating presidency involves setting the European Union’s agenda for a period of six months, with all 27 EU member states holding that position once every thirteen and a half years.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 1, 2022

After submarine row, Macron tells Australian PM he wants to focus on future

French President Emmanuel Macron told new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese he wanted to focus on the future as they try to rebuild relations badly strained by his predecessor's decision to ditch a submarine contract with Paris.

Reuters · Jul 1, 2022

Tour de France 2022: Lampaert on top after stage one time trial in Copenhagen – as it happened

Yves Lampaert was the surprise winner of a rain-drenched opening time trial, from which all the major GC contenders emerged unscathed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Australia and France make 'new start' after submarine row

Australia and France have opened a “new chapter” in their relations as the new Australian prime minister seeks to heal wounds caused by a secret submarine contract that infuriated France

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

EU's Takuba force quits junta-controlled Mali

The French-led Takuba task force of EU special forces has officially ceased operating in Mali, France announced Friday, ending an anti-jihadist effort launched in March 2020 that soured after two military coups overthrew the civilian government.

France 24 · Jul 1, 2022