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Europe’s tax divide: Why Germany and France tax labour far more than the UK

Across Europe, the share of labour costs taken in tax and social contributions varies sharply. The UK is among the lowest, but the headline figure masks wider differences in how work is taxed across the continent.

Euronews

'A whole lot of upside and potential' - Armed Forces Cycling Classic partners with ASO for international development of pro races, amateur events in US capitol

Founder Rob Laybourn remains race director in 'well-established, successful event' with Tour de France owners lending expertise for 'growth opportunity'

Cycling News

French Widow, 85, Arrested By ICE In Nightgown And Deported After Bitter Estate Row with Stepson

An 85-year-old French widow was deported from the US following a family estate dispute, highlighting issues in immigration enforcement and treatment of vulnerable individuals.

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Angelina Jolie, George Clooney 'Turf War' Explained: Brad Pitt's Pal Allegedly 'Rolls Eyes' at Actress' Plans to Relocate to France

Angelina Jolie is preparing to quit Los Angeles for France and beyond, while George Clooney's reported unease and Brad Pitt's winery lawsuit complicate her bid for a quieter, more private life.

International Business Times UK

Mali’s armed groups fill a government vacuum – addressing this is key to ending the violence

Mali has been in a state of political turmoil since 2012. That year saw a military coup as well as armed groups taking over northern regions of the west African country. In the intervening years, efforts at establishing transitional governments have failed, culminating in the military junta dissolving and banning…

The Conversation

The world’s best beaches have been revealed, and number 2 is in Europe

Sandy stretches in destinations including Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France and Ireland all made the top 50 ranking this year.

Euronews

France investigates return of banned website linked to rape and sexual abuse

France has launched an investigation into the reappearance of the website that enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife, Gisèle, after it was banned two years ago.

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Staycations on the rise for French travellers this summer amid geopolitical crisis and inflation

Against a backdrop of international tensions, inflation and rising transport costs, the French are planning to travel less this summer and cut back on their spending, according to an Ifop survey for Alliance France Tourisme.

Euronews

A 5,000-year-old DNA study reveals Stone Age population near Paris vanished and was replaced

A new genetic research study has demonstrated the existence of a distinct local community of Stone Age farmers that disappeared and were replaced by immigrant groups approximately 5000 years ago near the Paris Basin (specifically at Bury, France). Based on the DNA data retrieved from the teeth of 132 individuals…

The Times of India

62 People Saw Something Incredible On Their Travels And Had The Sense To Photograph It

Someone stood at the edge of a mountain and took a photo. Someone else saw it and booked a flight the next morning. These travel photos captured by real people from every corner of the globe are a reminder that the world is still out there, still extraordinary, and still…

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Which European countries are attracting the world's top AI talent?

Europe is becoming a third market for AI talent as visa restrictions make it harder for tech workers to live and work in the United States, and as China produces fewer AI workers, a new study finds.

Euronews

France unveils roadmap to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

France on Tuesday announced a "first of its kind" plan to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 during a global conference aimed at breaking reliance on fossil fuels.

Radio France Internationale

‘If we played that game 10 times, we’d win it nine’ Olivier Giroud recalls the most painful defeat of his entire career, and why it made him the player he became

Giroud won the greatest prize in football at the 2018 World Cup, but it might not have been possible without his lowest ebb two years earlier

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Cadmium crisis pushes France towards long-delayed political test

France is facing mounting pressure over cadmium – a toxic heavy metal linked to cancer and found in everyday foods – as fresh health warnings, public anger and political action intensify around a long-running contamination crisis now heading for a parliamentary battle.

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French high-tech mission reveals secrets of 16th-century shipwreck

A remotely operated submarine has begun uncovering the secrets of a 16th-century shipwreck lying 2.5 kilometres beneath the Mediterranean off southern France, where researchers are delicately recovering brightly coloured ceramic treasures from the deepest wreck ever found in French territorial waters.

Radio France Internationale

EU parliament approves resolution to define rape as sex without consent

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a resolution calling for an EU-wide definition of rape based on the absence of freely given and informed consent.

The Independent UK

Why the government’s ‘one-in, one-out’ migrant deal with France is in trouble

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'I can see him on the podium in Paris at the end of the three weeks' – The case for sending Paul Seixas to the Tour de France

On current form, there’s only one rider in the world capable of getting close to Tadej Pogačar, but he’s not even 20, yet

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The Independent UK

Mahmood’s flagship one in, one out migrant deal with France put in jeopardy by High Court challenge

The High Court hears Ms Mahmood’s decision to block modern slavery appeals is unlawful and breaches human rights laws

Radio France Internationale

Macron's 'nutcase' jibe sparks Algeria row with Retailleau ahead of 2027 vote

A swipe from President Emmanuel Macron at French hardliners over Algeria has elicited a sharp response from right-wing presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau, as tensions over diplomacy, immigration and security enter the 2027 race for the Elysée Palace.

Euronews

Euronews explains: What are eurobonds, why is it divisive and does it make sense?

What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU.

The Independent UK

Japan guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup – here is why their fans leave stadiums spotless

Japanese football fans have been spotted cleaning up stadiums after matches, drawing widespread admiration from rival supporters

The Guardian - UK

Journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed as part of US-brokered Polish-Belarusian prisoner swap – as it happened

Sakharov prize winner was sentenced to eight years in a penal colony in Belarus in 2021

Cycling News

Should Paul Seixas ride the Tour de France this year? We debate the pros and cons for French super talent making his debut

Patrick argues that the wonder kid is ready for the next step, whilst Matilda urges patience

The Conversation

The truth about cats and dogs and the links between pet attachment and mental health

Pets aren’t just mere companions, they play an active role in improving their owners’ wellbeing. But what does this connection tell us about our lifestyles? A recent study by the National Veterinary School of Toulouse has gauged how attached French pet owners are to their cats and dogs.

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