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Did iShowSpeed really get Guadeloupe citizenship during his viral Caribbean tour moment?

Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. did not receive Guadeloupean citizenship despite viral claims online. A video showing a symbolic moment confused viewers, but Guadeloupe cannot legally grant citizenship as it is part of France. There was no official confirmation. Fans compared it to his Ghana passport moment, but this claim has…

The Times of India

France and Germany send firefighters to help battle woodland blazes in Netherlands

Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south.

Euronews

When is Eurovision 2026? Here’s what to know about the contest’s 70th edition

This year’s Eurovision grand final will take place in Vienna, Austria in what will be the contest’s 70th edition. There are 35 countries competing in total. There are two semi-finals and these will take place on Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May. The top 10 countries from each semi…

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Labour Day sees clashes as French unions demand pay rise and bakery row continues

Labour Day marches across France on Friday focused on wages, workers’ rights and the future of the 1 May public holiday, as unions pushed for higher pay, bakers and florists opened despite legal uncertainty and clashes broke out in Lyon and Nantes.

Radio France Internationale

Arsenal target Champions League history but Lyonnes promise semi-final comeback

Renée Slegers’ team take their first-leg lead to France knowing a repeat of last season’s display will see them into a second European final in a row

The Guardian - UK

Father who abducted son mistakenly released from prison and remains at large

Ifedayo Adedapo Kolawoe Adeyeye was mistakenly released from HMP Pentonville on April 21 and his whereabouts are unknown.

Evening Standard

US Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France-UK proposal, FM says

France says a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will complement, not compete with, its own UK-backed mission as standoff with Iran in the vital waterway roils on.

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Fighting racism 'must be at heart of presidential debate', French mayor tells RFI

France needs to take concrete action to tackle growing racism before the 2027 presidential election, the newly installed mayor of Saint-Denis Bally Bagayoko tells RFI, after facing racist abuse in the weeks following his election in mid-March.

Radio France Internationale

Trump vs Macron: Handshake wars, beautiful sunglasses and the end of Le Bromance

It all started with a handshake that left their knuckles white in 2017, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK

What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war

Activists worldwide will march in May Day rallies Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war.

Newslaundry

Controversial EU-Mercosur free trade deal comes into force

The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force on Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.

Radio France Internationale

French unions rally on Labour Day to defend paid holiday rights

French unions are mobilising for Labour Day on Friday, defending the status of 1 May as a paid day off, as the government pushes to allow some businesses to open. The battle comes as inflation and fuel costs stoke calls for salary increases.

Radio France Internationale

Claire’s expected to return to UK high streets with about 50 stores from June

Exclusive: Accessories chain will be reopened in the UK by its operator in France, Austria, Portugal and Spain

The Guardian - UK

What is May Day? Workers’ protests erupt across the world over energy costs due to Iran war

The day is a public holiday in many countries – with demonstrations expected in major cities globally

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Reason

Europe Has Too Few Workers and Too Many Retirees. Cutting Immigration Will Make the Math Worse.

Europe’s resistance to immigration is a path to budgetary disaster.

Radio France Internationale

France steps up vaccination push as anti-vax fears grow in Europe

France is using European Immunisation Week to push a nationwide vaccination campaign to raise protection among adolescents and young adults, while scientists warn that anti-vaccine disinformation seen in the United States could spread across Europe.

Cycling News

'As part of a generation that changed cycling' – Mathieu van der Poel reflects on how he wants to be remembered and confirms main summer racing plans

Dutchman will make his sixth Tour de France appearance this summer, but he hasn't abandoned his love of off-road

Radio France Internationale

Mali junta leader Goita to attend funeral of defence minister killed in rebel attacks

Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita is expected to attend the funeral on Thursday of Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara, who was killed in an assault on his home during attacks that have destabilised the army's grip on power.

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International Business Times UK

Who Will Laura Dern Play in 'The White Lotus' Season 4? Fans Speculate After Her Season 2 Voice Cameo

Laura Dern joins 'The White Lotus' Season 4, replacing Helena Bonham Carter. Filming has officially begun in France.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Nicole Kidman as Fans Spot Shocking Detail on Her Hand at Chanel Cruise

Nicole Kidman's Chanel Cruise appearance in France goes viral after fans notice a mystery detail on her hand, sparking online speculation

Euronews

French growth stalls as Iran war energy shock hits economy

France's first-quarter data shows slowed growth, rising prices and collapsing exports, laying bare how quickly the Iran war's energy shock is feeding through to Europe's second-largest economy.

Radio France Internationale

French tennis star Fils sets up semi with top seed Sinner at Madrid Masters

France's top tennis player Arthur Fils advanced to a semi-final showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner at the Madrid Masters, following a straight sets victory over Jiri Lehecka.

Radio France Internationale

France’s Foreign Legion still built for ‘hardest combat’ as drones reshape war

France’s Foreign Legion – an elite force of foreign volunteers serving under French command – will on Thursday hold its most important annual commemoration. The legion's commander, General Cyrille Youchtchenko, spoke to RFI about its role in an era of drone warfare and rising security fears.

Euronews

Czechia: A small country with big nuclear energy ambitions

Czechia stands out in Europe for its bold pursuit of nuclear energy sovereignty and its ambition to lead in atomic power as it cuts reliance on fossil fuels.

Livingetc

Philippe Starck's Coastal Villa in 'the Hamptons of France' Is My Summer Design Crush — It's Crafted to Capture a "Happy Nostalgia"

With just 28 rooms and suites, Villa Colette is an oasis of tranquillity overlooking the ocean, wrapped in warm-toned furnishings and greenery

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