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France issues health warning as demand for ‘Viagra’ honey surges

A record 31,000 tonnes of illegally imported honey touted as an all-natural sexual performance enhancer were seized in France last year. Health authorities are warning of serious risks, saying the substance is often laced with erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra.

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What France loses by closing its military bases in Africa

Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on 31 December 2024 that all foreign military bases in his country would close by 2025. On the same day, the Ivorian president said France would hand over control of the Abidjan military base to his country’s army.

The Conversation

France considers restrictions on laughing gas sales to combat recreational use

French lawmakers are considering a bill to limit the sale of nitrous oxide – commonly known as "laughing gas" – to medical and culinary professionals, as authorities warn of a public health crisis over recreational use among young people.

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France's Secours Populaire charity marks 80 years with pleas for time, not money

One of France's biggest charities – founded by Resistance fighters and survivors of Nazi persecution – is calling on supporters to give their time and social media clout, with financial strains hitting its donors.

Radio France Internationale

New grapes, old vines, lower alcohol – wine trends to watch in 2025

Whether driven by the climate crisis, tariffs or a thirst for the new, there are shifts ahead in the world of wine

The Guardian - UK

Nice to ban cruise ships in fight against overtourism and pollution

The mayor of Nice is moving to ban large cruise ships from docking in its port, aiming to tackle pollution and overtourism. The decision mirrors Venice's 2021 ban, introduced to protect its fragile environment and infrastructure.

Radio France Internationale

Guide to the 2025 Six Nations: From luckless England to hapless Wales

France for the slam? Or will it be Ireland’s treble? Perhaps Scotland will finally step up – all your questions answered

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Survivors strive to ensure young people do not forget Auschwitz

On a frosty Polish winter evening, 96-year-old Esther Senot told the 100 or so shivering students at Auschwitz-Birkenau how she was a teenager much like them when she was first brought to the Nazi death camp on 2 September, 1943.

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Levi stars as Aussie teams power to Perth Sevens semis

Maddison Levi has scored five tries across two games to power Australia into a semi-final against Canada at the Perth Rugby Sevens.

AAP

Russia’s interest in Syria

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Russia and Syria. There’s The Sound Kitchen mailbag, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button…

Radio France Internationale

Macron’s Africa 'reset' stumbles as leaders call out colonial overtones

French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to “reset” France’s relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a growing number of West African nations are asking for French troops to leave, signalling a breakdown in relations.

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Why an interrail trip around Europe should be your next summer holiday

As we become more climate conscious and long for a deeper connection with the places we visit, Emma Loffhagen takes on France and Spain by train — and discovers that interrailing isn’t just for cash-strapped A-Level students

Evening Standard

Egypt and Eni-Total consortium to sign deal on processing Cypriot natural gas for export

Officials say Egypt and a consortium made up of energy companies Total of France and Italy’s Eni will sign a key agreement next month to transport natural gas from an undersea deposit inside Cypriot waters to Egypt, where it will be liquefied and processed for export

The Independent UK

With Franco-Algerian relations at an all-time low, can they get back on track?

The turbulent relationship between France and its former colony Algeria has hit an all-time low, with the two countries accusing one another of humiliation and wilfully inflaming tensions. RFI examines what’s behind the breakdown in relations, and how they could get back on track.

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The Independent UK

Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102

Valérie André, a French aviator and parachutist who became the first woman to become a general officer in France, has died

The Independent UK

Israel will not withdraw troops from Lebanon by ceasefire deadline, Netanyahu says

The deal, brokered by the United States and France, ended more than a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant Has Perfect Clapback to French Player in Trailer for Olympic Hoops Doc

The Phoenix Suns star, who was a key player during USA's Gold medal run, laughed off trash talk from France's Evan Fournier in the trailer for a new Netflix documentary.

Radio France Internationale

New prison to isolate 100 of France's most dangerous drug lords

France will open its first prison dedicated to isolating the country's top 100 drug lords in July as part of efforts to stop inmates from running criminal networks from behind bars. However some unions and advocates of prison reform have expressed doubts over the initiative.

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International Business Times

France Asks EU To Delay Rights, Environment Business Rules

France on Friday asked the European Union to suspend "indefinitely" landmark new rules on environmental and human rights supply chain standards, saying they were too burdensome for businesses.

The Independent UK

Indonesia agrees to repatriate ailing French national who has spent almost 20 years on death row

Indonesia has signed a deal to send home an ailing French national on death row for drug offenses

The National (Scotland)

Rangers’ Hamza Igamane earns rave review from former AC Milan defender

Former AC Milan and France defender Adil Rami has tipped Rangers striker Hamza Igamane as a star of the future.

Fortune

Volkswagen targets higher EV sales to avoid hefty €1.5 billion EU emission fines

EU countries such as France and Italy have urged Brussels to ditch the penalties for embattled European carmakers, who have been plunged into crisis by a switch to EVs and increasing competition.

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Man jailed for knife attack aimed at French magazine Charlie Hebdo

A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a Pakistani man to 30 years in jail for attempting to murder two people outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo in 2020 with a meat cleaver.

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Indonesia, France sign deal for transfer of Frenchman on death row

Indonesia and France on Friday signed an agreement for the repatriation of a Frenchman on death row since 2007 for alleged drug offences.

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French PM under fire for plans to split controversial assisted dying bill

Prime Minister François Bayrou has drawn strong criticism after proposing to split France's long-awaited end-of-life legislation into two separate laws. Opponents warn the move could delay assisted dying reforms.

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