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Protests Erupt In France Over New Prime Minister Appointment

Protests erupt in France over President Macron's appointment of conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister, fueling political tensions and public discon...

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StreetNav app plots path to accessible city travel beyond Paris Paralympics

As the Paris Paralympics bring fresh scrutiny to the shortage of accessible services in France, RFI met the developers of a route-finding app aiming to help users navigate the capital no matter what their mobility.

Radio France Internationale

‘Incredible energy’: how Paris crowds lifted French paralympians to medal glory

Healthy ticket sales, record TV ratings – a nation once indifferent to parasport is now cheering its athletes on to new levels of success

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The End Of Olympic Escapism For Gloomy France

The end of the widely hailed Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this weekend will be greeted with pride and relief, as well as trepidation in a country in the throes of a deep political crisis.

International Business Times

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 10 – Back to reality

There's political uproar in them thar hills as the Paralympic thrills come to a close. Woe, woe and thrice woe, the end is nigh.

Radio France Internationale

France win blind football gold in shootout to delight home crowd

Frédéric Villeroux scored the decisive spot-kick as France beat Argentina 3-2 in a penalty shootout in the final of the men’s blind football

The Guardian - UK

French delight as hosts beat Argentina to Paralympic gold in blind football

Hosts France defeated Argentina in a penalty shootout on Saturday to win their maiden Paralympic gold medal in blind football, sparking boisterous celebrations at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris.

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England ease past France to begin World Cup countdown

England 38-19 France: Marlie Packer and Jess Breach claimed doube tries in strong win

The Independent UK

Thousands protest across France over former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier being named prime minister

Left-wing parties accuse Emmanuel Macron of stealing elections by choosing conservative to lead government

The Independent UK

French protesters rage at ‘stolen election’ as Macron picks conservative Barnier for PM

Two months after snap parliamentary elections that threw France into political turmoil, tens of thousands of left-wing demonstrators rallied in central Paris on Saturday in protest at French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to name conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister in what they termed a “power grab” and a “stolen…

France 24

Thousands Protest In France Against New Prime Minister

Thousands of left-wing demonstrators on Saturday took to the streets across France to protest against the nomination of the centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister and denounce President Emmanuel Macron's "power grab."

International Business Times

Jess Breach double helps England snuff out fiery France in warm-up friendly

England beat France 38-19 in a fierce contest at Kingsholm, with the Red Roses set to face rivals New Zealand next weekend

The Guardian - UK

Mass protests erupt in France after Macron picks Barnier as PM

Thousands take to streets across France to protest President Macron’s decision to appoint centre-right Barnier as PM.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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

Radio France Internationale

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.

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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

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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.

Al Jazeera

‘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.

France 24

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…

The Independent UK

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

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

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