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WEF could appoint Lagarde as early as November, sources say

Christine Lagarde is likely to be appointed as the chair of the World Economic Forum next month. This change would require her to step down from her position as European Central Bank chief. Following Lagarde's exit, there will be a reshuffle within the ECB due to upcoming political changes in…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Rangers wonderkid lands England youth call-up after training with Scotland

Rangers wonderkid David Odunukan has been called up to the England squad for the under-16 Val de Marne tournament in France.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

From Lupin's return to a bloody culinary apocalypse: The TV shows to watch this month

TV critic Dheepthika Laurent takes us through this month's TV highlights, starting with the long-awaited return of "Lupin", Netflix's most-watched French series. Omar Sy is back as the gentleman thief, but this time someone appears to be stealing in his name. Can France's favourite master of disguise clear his name?

France 24 · Oct 15

Woman, 36, trampled to death during UK border force small boat rescue, probe finds

Manpreet Kaur had made the perilous crossing from France with 73 others on a ‘wholly unsuitable’ dinghy that was taking on water and spilling fuel

The Independent UK · Oct 15

French teen charged in school shooting cites revenge for bullying

Anti-terrorism prosecutors said a 14-year-old involved in a shooting that wounded teaching staff at a school in the south of France earlier this week was acting out of revenge for bullying. The teenager was charged with attempted murder and remanded in custody Wednesday.

France 24 · Oct 15

Domestic violence in France: 111 women killed by a partner or ex in 2025, up 4%

The Interior Ministry has published its 2025 study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths, a stark picture of these intimate tragedies and the warning signs that precede them.

Euronews · Oct 15

Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure has renewed scrutiny of the president’s picks for diplomatic posts, from France to Jamaica

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

France’s student uprising and young people’s mental health – what are the common causes?

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The Conversation · Oct 15

2027 budget: French cinema fears a catastrophic scenario

More than 170 figures from France's film industry warn about the impact of the 2027 budget, fearing hundreds of films could vanish if measures like doubling VAT on Canal+ pay-TV offers go through.

Euronews · Oct 15

Rooms with a view: The highest hotel in France just opened in the Pyrenees

Featuring 16 double rooms with panoramic views, the Hôtellerie des Laquets is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car.

Euronews · Oct 15