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France’s top diplomat returns to Israel amid calls for ceasefire, humanitarian law in Gaza

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot is due in Israel and the Palestinian Territories seeking to press Israel to engage diplomatically to end the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon after the US presidential election is over.

Radio France Internationale

Full-scale war in Middle East involving Israel and Iran likely, say most Europeans in poll

Large majorities in seven countries condemn 7 October attacks – but most common view is Israel’s response in Gaza is also unjustified

The Guardian - UK

Two novels on impact of post-colonial conflict win key French literary awards

President congratulates Kamel Daoud and Gaël Faye for books responding to violence in Algeria and Rwanda

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Parents in France take TikTok to court over self-harm content aimed at children

Seven families have filed a joint legal complaint against TikTok in France, accusing the video platform of exposing their teenage children to content about suicide, self-harm, eating disorders and other mental health problems that they argue encouraged them to hurt themselves.

Radio France Internationale

African writers celebrated with prestigious French literary prizes

French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud on Monday won France's top literary prize, the Goncourt, for a novel set during Algeria's civil war between the government and Islamists in the 1990s. His main rival was Burundi-born Gaël Faye, who was Monday handed the prix Renaudot, another coveted prize.

Radio France Internationale

France says still 'open' to negotiation over China's brandy tariffs

France's foreign trade minister has said the window for negotiation with Beijing over tariffs on European brandy remains open but warned Paris could take "all possible measures" in response.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Terrorism Trial Begins Over Teacher's Beheading

Trial in Paris begins for individuals linked to the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, highlighting terrorism charges and France's commitment to freedom of ...

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Eight go on trial over beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in Paris

History teacher stabbed and decapitated near his school in a Paris suburb in 2020 in case that shocked France

The Guardian - UK

At least four wounded by axe in fight on France train

One of the victims had their hand cut off and anothers skull was split open

The Independent UK

Eight On Trial Over French Teacher's 2020 Beheading

Eight people went on trial in France on Monday charged with contributing to the climate of hatred that led to an 18-year-old Islamist radical of Chechen origin beheading teacher Samuel Paty outside Paris in 2020.

International Business Times

Freedom of expression and lies: France holds long awaited beheaded teacher trial

The fallout from Samuel Paty’s killing reinforced the French state’s commitment to freedom of expression

The Independent UK

Humbert declares himself primed for the big time after Paris Masters heroics

France's best tennis player Ugo Humbert emerged from the final at the Paris Masters targeting more shots at glory on the circuit's biggest stages despite a straight sets defeat to Alexander Zverev.

Radio France Internationale

Melvine Malard header for Manchester United frustrates improving Arsenal

The France forward’s 82nd-minute goal secured a 1-1 draw for Manchester United against Arsenal, who led after Alessia Russo scored against her old club

The Guardian - UK

French brewers fear extra taxes on sugar and alcohol could spike price of beer

Brewers are struggling to swallow proposals to increase taxes on alcoholic and sweetened drinks under France's latest budget, currently being debated by parliament. While supporters say the measures would raise much-needed funds for the French health system, beer makers warn they could end up penalising independent breweries already finding it…

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What are the Piolets d’Or: the checkered history of ‘mountaineering’s Oscars’

Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the Piolets d’Or awards, detailing their history, controversies and the legendary winners of the ‘Golden Ice Axe’

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Amber Glenn Wins Maiden Grand Prix Title In France

American skater Amber Glenn and French pair Lopareva and Brissaud shine at Grand Prix de France with captivating performances.

The Independent UK

Liverpool boss Arne Slot waxes lyrical over Joe Gomez’s display against Brighton

Gomez replaced Ibrahima Konate at half-time at Anfield after the France defender came off the pitch nursing his left arm following an awkward fall.

Radio France Internationale

Youth dies from gunshot wounds sustained during drugs gang violence in Poitiers

A 15-year-old youth died on Saturday after he was shot during a night of gangland violence in Poitiers, western France.

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Cycling Weekly

Forget Spain and France, your next touring trip should be in Albania

Hungry for a touring destination less ordinary, Simon Thomas sets the controls for southern Albania and North Macedonia

Radio France Internationale

France bets on AI-powered traffic cameras to catch drivers who break rules

The French government wants to deploy new-generation surveillance cameras on roads that could pick up on more than just speeding, according to its 2025 spending plans.

Cycling News

European Cyclocross Championships: Italy take victory in mixed team relay

Filippo Agostinacchio leads team to the win on final leg ahead of France and Spain

Evening Standard

OPINION - A military collapse for Ukraine is now a possibility — and Nato is not good in shape

The news from Ukraine is grave – to echo Churchill’s speech on the fall of France in 1940. Today the talk among advisers and analysts is less of possible victory for Ukrainians, but how they can avoid defeat.

Al Jazeera

Jailed Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi freed after presidential pardon

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pardons 4,000 detainees to mark 70th anniversary of the independence war with France.

The Independent UK

Teenager shot in the head sparking mass brawl involving hundreds in western France

French interior minister Bruno Retailleau says the attack shows that drug-related violence in France has reached a ‘tipping point’

The Conversation

The colonial legacy lurking beneath economic unrest in the French Caribbean

For weeks, the French Caribbean island of Martinique has been the site of at-times violent protests over high living costs and worsening economic conditions. And Martinique isn’t alone; in the neighboring French island of Guadeloupe, striking workers stormed the control room of a power station on Oct. 26, 2024, causing…

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