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French left protests against appointment of new conservative PM

Protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday to denounce what they call a power grab after President Emmanuel Macron appointed conservative Michel Barnier as the country's new prime minister. Critics say the choice overrides elections that made a left-wing alliance the biggest faction in the French parliament.

Radio France Internationale

Telegram chief’s arrest sends a clear message: tech titans are not above the law

The detainment of the murky messaging service’s founder in France shows the online moguls can no longer act with impunity

The Guardian - UK

Why France wants to make it easier than ever to get tested for STIs

As of this month, getting tested for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France no longer requires a prescription – and if you're under 26, it's entirely free. The changes come amid a worrying rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and other diseases passed on through sex.

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France joins Mediterranean neighbours to seek new technologies to fight drought

Officials from nine southern European Union countries pledged this week to work together to develop more water-saving technologies in agriculture. Farmers are feeling the strain of worsening droughts, which in turn threaten food security.

Radio France Internationale

Hannah Cockroft races away from field to claim ninth Paralympic gold

Hannah Cockroft picked up the ninth Paralympic gold of her career with a huge victory in the T34 800m

The Guardian - UK

Critics blast new French PM Barnier for having twice voted against gay rights

French media and some political opponents of freshly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier quickly dug up that, while serving in parliament in 1981, he had been among 155 lawmakers who voted against a law decriminalizing homosexuality.

France 24

After years of civil war, South Sudan turns its focus to wildlife conservation

The world’s youngest nation of South Sudan, which emerged after decades of civil war, is home to the world’s biggest conservation project twice the size of Portugal. The conflicts have had an unintended consequence: they delayed development, meaning few roads were built, keeping poachers out and allowing wildlife to flourish.…

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Musical chairs at France’s National Assembly

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the standing committees in France’s National Assembly. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and bushels of good music – all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click…

Radio France Internationale

France's first wind-propelled cargo ship successfully crosses Atlantic

A French company is looking to decarbonise the shipping industry, one sailing boat at a time. Its vessel Anemos successfully completed its first Atlantic crossing this week, reducing emissions by up to 90 percent compared to conventional fuel-powered ships.

Radio France Internationale

‘Turn to the right’: What Macron’s choice of Barnier as PM means for France

By placating the far-right National Rally, Macron has given it credibility despite its election loss, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

Italy's Meloni pledges unwavering support for Ukraine after Zelensky talks

Italy's Giorgia Meloni said her country would not waver in its support for Kyiv after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a business forum on Saturday. Zelensky earlier rejected calls for a ceasefire voiced by Hungary's Kremlin-friendly Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was also attending…

France 24

Italy win Nations League opener despite 13-second goal for France

Belgium were the night’s other winners in Group A2.

The Independent UK

France 1-3 Italy: Sandro Tonali stars as Azzurri produce stunning Nations League comeback

Newcastle star marks international return with fine flick in statement win

Evening Standard

Joakim Noah on Frances Tiafoe, bridging the NBA-tennis gap and the recent rise of French basketball

Former NBA star Joakim Noah is uniquely positioned to discuss the connections between tennis and basketball.

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The Goldman Case's "seductive" suspect

Director Cédric Kahn discusses recreating the trial of a man who "had a relationship to truth that was very blurry"

LiveScience

Stone Age burial ground in France used for 800 years is nearly all male — and ancient DNA reveals they're largely related

DNA analyses of human remains found at the site revealed that the majority of the male individuals buried there shared a paternal link.

The Guardian - UK

Telegram to drop ‘people nearby’ feature and improve moderation

Pavel Durov says feature – which has had issues with bots and scammers – will be replaced

Evening Standard

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First Azzurri win in Paris for 70 years

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France’s new PM welcomed by Brussels but faces uphill struggle at home

EU leaders have given France’s new PM Michel Barnier a warm welcome – but the former Brexit negotiator faces tough challenges, and opposition, on the domestic front.

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Woman Testifies Against Ex-Husband In Alleged Rape Scheme Trial

Gisèle Pélicot testifies against ex-husband and others in a shocking rape case in Avignon, France, revealing a disturbing pattern of abuse and betrayal.

Radio France Internationale

Revolving door at French education ministry leaves school reforms in doubt

France has had four ministers of education in the last two and a half years, and may well get another one under newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier. In a country where the central government largely decides what happens in schools nationwide, the turnover has led to considerable uncertainty for…

The Independent UK

EasyJet flight to Mallorca forced to land in France to refuel due to overloading

Exclusive: ‘We were told that they would either have to turn away 20 passengers or stop to refuel along the way’

France 24

Deauville celebrates golden anniversary of American cinema

FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula brings us the latest from the 50th edition of the American Festival in Deauville, as Hollywood stars flock to the beach resort on the Normandy coast. As Michael Douglas receives a special award for his career in cinema, we take a look back at the actor…

Evening Standard

Marlie Packer column: Maddie Feaunati's England breakthrough is a huge moment for women's rugby

Captain looks ahead to a pivotal week for the Red Roses as France and New Zealand both come to town before WXV 1 in Canada

France 24

France’s new PM in 'precarious situation': French economist Jean Pisani-Ferry

The nomination of Michel Barnier, a veteran of both French and EU politics, to the post of French prime minister, is “a surprise and a delicate gamble” by French president Emmanuel Macron. That’s according to our guest in Talking Europe, economist and political analyst Jean Pisani-Ferry. He tells Armen Georgian…

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