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Calls for France to follow UK with generational tobacco ban

France recently banned single-use vapes and nicotine pouches as part of its plan to foster a tobacco-free generation. But, as the world marks the annual World No Tobacco Day on Saturday, a group of public health advocates and MPs want to go further – by introducing a generational tobacco ban…

Radio France Internationale

Mikael Mandron on St Mirren snobbery, Scotland dream, Di Canio and Gareth Bale

Mikael Mandron on playing under Paolo Di Canio, against Gareth Bale, his Scotland dreams, and why there is snobbery over St Mirren and Stephen…

The National (Scotland)

The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes

After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet

The Independent UK

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France To Ban Smoking Outdoors Near Children Effective July 1: 'They Have The Right To Clean Air'

France will ban smoking in public areas where children are present starting 1 July 2025, aiming to create a smoke-free generation and protect kids from second-hand smoke.

International Business Times UK

Awful and Awesome Ep 387: The Royals, Flintoff, subscriber letters

While discussing The RoyalsAbhinandan: You’re saying Bhumi Pednekar is good in this? Is she the redeeming factor?Rajyasree: No, she's horrible in this…But it has worked in her favour because everyone has logged on and watched the show. Abhinandan: Why?Rajyasree: Because it’s so bad. Everyone trashed it so everyone logged on and…

Newslaundry

"A dangerous precedent" – The VPN industry reacts to France’s order to block illegal streaming sites

France's landmark ruling ordered five of the top VPN providers to block 200+ illegal sports streaming sites. We asked providers what's at stake for users.

TechRadar

A hunt for Banksy's new lighthouse artwork leads to the south of France

Images of an enigmatic new work by elusive street artist Banksy set of a hunt for its location that ended in the south of France

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Lighting up on a French beach will cost more than £100 under national smoking ban

But the ban does not cover e-cigarettes, and smoking on cafe terraces will still be permitted

The Independent UK

France to ban smoking in public places including at beaches and parks

The ban follows similar measures across an increasingly smoking-averse Europe

The Independent UK

France saw record night train passengers in 2024, but can it keep up with booming demand?

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.

Euronews

France moves towards professional equality for doctors trained outside the EU

The French government has unveiled a long-awaited reform that will make it easier for healthcare professionals trained outside the European Union to regularise their professional status, as the country grapples with a severe shortage of doctors.

Radio France Internationale

French cycling legend sounds alarm over 'clear decline' in performance of nation's teams and riders in 2025

Legendary DS Cyrille Guimard 'worried about the evolution of French cycling', predicts men's WorldTour relegation for Cofidis and Arkéa-B&B Hotels

Cycling News

OPINION - France banning outdoor smoking is a stunning example of how politicians fail to understand real people

Only this morning, Bernie Sanders, the man I say was robbed of the US presidency (by H. Clinton), was on the radio – BBC Radio 4 – talking about what matters in politics. And the secret? It is those arcane elements: being paid enough to feed a family, job security,…

Evening Standard

I swapped gentle parenting for a French approach for a week — here's what happened

As a new public health call in France suggests screen time for under sixes should be axed, mum of two Eilidh Dorgan tries it out to see if a less British approach to parenting can bring harmony to her home

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Euronews

France to implement smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July

A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine.

Euronews

New France-Singapore deal is a 'tangible roadmap' for defence and tech partnership, Macron says

Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation.

Radio France Internationale

France threatens tougher stance on Israel as US proposes new Gaza ceasefire plan

President Emmanuel Macron has warned France could harden its position against Israel, including potential sanctions on Israeli settlers, if humanitarian aid to Gaza remains blocked. His comments come as a new US-backed ceasefire proposal emerged to end the devastating 20-month conflict.

Motorsport

Francesco Bagnaia must “stop the bleeding” of points in title race against Marc Marquez

TNT MotoGP presenters and pundits Michael Laverty, Neil Hodgson, and Suzi Perry believe this year’s championship could be out of Francesco Bagnaia’s hands, with Alex Marquez now the closest challenger to leader Marc Marquez.

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Le Pen proposes new approach in New Caledonia as Macron plans fresh talks

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen is in New Caledonia, offering a 'new method' for resolving long-standing tensions with the French mainland, as President Emmanuel Macron is preparing a broader push to revive dialogue between loyalists and separatists in the Pacific overseas territory.

The Independent UK

Every European travel strike you need to know about this summer: Simon Calder’s round-up

Exclusive: Industrial action by transport workers is planned in France, Italy and the UK in the coming weeks

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Record heat engulfs parts of France, Portugal and Spain

High pressure across much of Europe comes amid worst drought in decades, while Canada braces for hot spell

Radio France Internationale

France to ban smoking outdoors in most places to protect children

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister has announced, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday.

Euronews

Elusive street artist Banksy reveals new artwork – in France?

Geoguessers have speculated that the street art may be Marseille, in the south of France. Fans of the elusive artist are also scratching their heads over the meaning of this new piece.

Radio France Internationale

Macron to give key-note speech at major defence summit in Singapore

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Singapore for the final leg of a three-nation, six-day tour of Southeast Asia that took in Vietnam and Indonesia. He will give a key-note speech at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Asia's premier defence and security forum on Friday evening.

The Independent UK

A man charged in a 2013 Pennsylvania campus sex assault hires a lawyer to review possible plea deal

An American who was extradited from France this year to face charges in a 2013 campus sexual assault case has hired a private lawyer to review a potential plea in Pennsylvania

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