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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 17, 2022

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 · May 17, 2022

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 · May 17, 2022

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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 · May 17, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

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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.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

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 Hindu · May 16, 2022

French prime minister resigns; Macron naming new one shortly

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has resigned

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

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…

France 24 · May 16, 2022

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Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

‘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

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Wales Online · May 16, 2022

'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

Evening Standard · May 16, 2022

Little Lion’s Tom Lionetti-Maguire: The actor who blagged his way into an immersive theatre hit

Seven years ago, Tom Lionetti- Maguire was working as a jobbing actor — including becoming the face of Skyn condoms in France — when he scored a role in an immersive show, Heist, where the audience was induced to commit robbery.

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022

Unusually high temperatures to hit western Europe this week

Analysis: Highs likely to reach mid-30s celsius in Spain and France, 10C above normal, and may break 40C

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

William Saliba joins two Arsenal legends in elite club after winning Ligue 1 award

William Saliba signed for Arsenal in the summer of 2019 but is yet to make a single Premier League appearance for the Gunners, despite becoming a senior France international

Irish Mirror · May 16, 2022

Thousands of thoroughbred horses killed to eat in Ireland as 'sickening' figures slammed

Consumption of horse meat has been growing globally since the 1990s. It is considered a delicacy in parts of France Italy, Holland, Switzerland and Belgium and commonly served in China, Russia, Central Asia, Mexico, Argentina and Japan.

RideApart · May 15, 2022

Can You Backflip Off France’s Largest Speed Bump?

Riding Zone, a French Magazine that caters to extreme sports, sent over some of its guys to answer the question: Can you do a backflip off a speed bump?

France 24 · May 15, 2022

Plan to allow burkinis in Grenoble swimming pools reignites French culture wars

Burkinis have been a long-standing catalyst for dispute in France, calling societal attitudes towards Islam and feminism into question. Rule changes in Grenoble’s swimming pools suggest that opposition to the garment could be receding.

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