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William Saliba injury: Arsenal defender ruled out of France squad as fears rise

The centre-back was forced off during the 1-0 loss at Liverpool on Sunday

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Who's behind the viral calls for a 10 September nationwide shutdown in France?

Calls to "shut down France" first emerged in fringe online groups. They're now being espoused by the political mainstream.

Euronews · Sep 1, 2025

Bayrou lays out his budget strategy, one week ahead of no-confidence vote

François Bayrou has placed his government’s survival on a high-stakes confidence vote, urging France to back his tough budget plans despite mounting calls for his departure.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 1, 2025

Bayeux Tapestry: Thousands rally against ‘catastrophic’ move of 1,000-year-old relic from France to London

More than 64,000 people have signed a petition calling on Emmanuel Macron to revoke the loan of a 1,000-year-old tapestry to London

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

How forests decimated by wildfires still have the power to heal

Wildfires that ripped through Europe this summer, forcing thousands to flee and leaving vast areas of forest in ashes, were the worst the continent has seen in decades. Scientists say climate extremes are driving the destruction. Yet forests have an incredible capacity to recover – sometimes naturally, and sometimes with…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2025

Car rams into crowd outside bar in northern France, killing one

Police launch investigation into escalation of dispute in bar in Évreux, Normandy, after five others injured

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

France says US should not refuse Palestinians access to UN summit

France has insisted there should be no restrictions on access to next month's UN General Assembly, after the United States said it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority. Under an agreement as the host of UN headquarters in New York, the US is not supposed to refuse…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2025

France’s photojournalism festival opens with focus on war and climate crisis

The 37th edition of the renowned international festival of photojournalism, "Visa pour l’Image", held in the south of France, opens its doors on Saturday. From war zones to climate disasters, the photos on display show the reality of events shaping the world today — and the resilience of those living…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2025

Income inequality

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about France’s proposed wealth tax. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan, and of course, the new quiz and bonus question, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2025

Shelton’s first career retirement and Tiafoe loss leave US men reeling at Open

Ben Shelton retired for the first time in his career and Frances Tiafoe lost within an hour, leaving Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul as US men’s last hopes

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025