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Festive spirits bubble while year-round drinking drops in France

Excessive intake of wine, beer and champagne may define Christmas and New Year celebrations across France, but a report by the country's leading addiction monitoring agency shows that alcohol consumption is declining for the rest of the year.

Radio France Internationale

France officially requests Indonesia to transfer death row prisoner Serge Atlaoui

The French national has been held in Indonesia on drug charges as the authorities accused him of being a ‘chemist’

The Independent UK

France asks Indonesia repatriation of death row inmate Sergei Atlaoui

France officially requested Indonesia to transfer a French death row inmate imprisoned on drugs charges since 2005, a senior Indonesian minister said on Saturday.

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James Denton 'destroyed' both knees on Dancing With The Stars France

James Denton has revealed he is "still paying" for his stint on France's version of 'Dancing with the Stars' after injuring both of his knees.

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Rape tops criminal convictions in France, justice report shows

Rape was the most frequently convicted crime in French courts last year, with 1,800 cases resulting in convictions, a Justice Ministry report reveals.

Radio France Internationale

Bencic fires Switzerland to United Cup win over France

Switzerland have claimed a 2-1 victory over France in their United Cup opener in Sydney, while Canada beat Croatia in Perth.

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Indonesia receives official request from France to transfer death row prisoner Serge Atlaoui

Minister says request regarding welder arrested in 2005 on drugs charges will be discussed in January amid spate of transfer of high-profile detainees

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France Asks Indonesia To Transfer National On Death Row

France has sent Indonesia an official request for the transfer of a French death row inmate who has spent nearly 20 years in prison, an Indonesian minister told AFP on Saturday.

International Business Times

Tables turned as Comoros offers lifeline to Mayotte's cyclone survivors

Volunteers in the Comoros islands are working around the clock to support survivors fleeing Cyclone Chido in Mayotte as political tensions simmer between France and the Comoros over migration.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal announces closure of all foreign military bases as it cuts ties to ex-colonial power France

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops

The Independent UK

French hands over first military base as part of withdrawal from Chad

Chadian authorities were on Friday in full control of the Faya-Largeau base after French military chiefs officially handed over the northern compound – marking another step in France’s complete withdrawal from Chad.

Radio France Internationale

ECB faces tough task after flip in fortunes for eurozone economies

Economists say EU countries hardest hit by 2010s debt crisis now in stronger position than France and Germany

The Guardian - UK

Eurostar security made us leave our e-bike battery behind in Paris

We travelled with our folding e-bike for a cycling holiday in France with no problems on the way out, but on return it was not allowed on the train

The Guardian - UK

McDonald's introduces 10 new items on average in each European market

Given its place in U.S. culture, McDonald’s European success might surprise some. But it's a product of the giant's deliberately curated local menus.

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The Conversation

Julia Child’s France, pig slaughter in Portugal and a culinary detective: 5 delicious food writing classics

Summer holidays are traditionally a time of celebration and feasting. So, as our minds turn to food and our stomachs rumble, why not read about it?

Radio France Internationale

How France is preparing for Mediterranean and Atlantic tsunamis

As Unesco predicts that a tsunami will hit the Mediterranean within the next 30 to 50 years, French scientists are putting in place warning systems – hoping to avoid a death toll like the one seen in 2004 in the Indian Ocean, when a tsunami killed up to 230,000 people.

The Guardian - UK

France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day

Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats

Cycling News

Pascal Hervé, key lieutenant in Festina squad for Richard Virenque, dies at 60

Career of former Giro d'Italia leader marked by 1998 Tour de France 'Festina affair'

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Curry’s Olympics, NBA LeBron-Bronny, and Caitlin Clark fever: 2024 review

Basketball took off in 2024, taking centre stage on the global sports news calendar at key points of the year.

Wallpaper

The cosiest alpine retreats to book in Europe

Browse the Wallpaper* edit of European alpine retreats where to fully embrace the ski season

Evening Standard

Helen Worth surprised by Corrie cast and crew after wrapping time on soap

Her exit storyline saw Gail decide to swap Weatherfield for a new life in France after she finally got her happy ending by marrying Jesse Chadwick.

The Guardian - UK

Support for Ukraine ‘until it wins’ falls sharply in western Europe, poll finds

YouGov survey finds negotiated end to war with Russia is preferred option in four out of seven countries

Radio France Internationale

France rescues over 100 migrants from Channel, capping deadly year for crossings

French authorities rescued over a hundred migrants trying to cross the English Channel on Wednesday, Christmas day, taking advantage of improved weather at the end of what has been the deadliest year on record for Channel crossings.

Radio France Internationale

French law blamed for rising violence against migrant sex workers

Violence against sex workers in France increased in 2024, with reported assaults up 6 percent compared to the previous year. Many victims, particularly undocumented migrants, remain silent due to fear of deportation.

The Guardian - UK

The big sports quiz of the year 2024

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