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This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the French NGOs that stopped using X, formerly Twitter. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too,…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2025

Berlin’s public transport grinds to a halt as workers strike ahead of German elections

With Germany gearing up for landmark elections on Sunday, Berlin’s iconic yellow U-Bahn carriages have remained at a standstill – along with trams and most buses. Unlike in France, where transport strikes are almost routine, German workers rarely take to the picket lines. So why are Berliners striking and will…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2025

Far-right links and Putin praise: fears over £600m UK history theme park plan

French family behind project visited Kremlin in 2014 to discuss building ‘Tsarland’ in annexed Crimea

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025

French PM Under Growing Pressure Over Catholic School Abuse Claims

France's prime minister was under increasing pressure Friday after a former teacher at a Catholic school claimed Francois Bayrou was aware of claims of sexual abuse there in the 1990s but did not act on them.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

Time for England to end Calcutta Cup blues and show France was no fluke

Red Rose have lost four in a row against Scotland, but if they can back up victory over Les Bleus there will be every chance of top-two finish

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025

Wales vs Ireland live streams: how to watch the 2025 Six Nations online, Anscombe and Llewellyn start

Wales vs Ireland live streams for round three of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's how to watch Wales vs Ireland online for free today — and from wherever you are with a VPN.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 21, 2025

England vs Scotland live stream: how to watch 2025 Six Nations online, Chessum for Martin and Russell starts

England vs Scotland live streams for round two of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's how to watch England vs Scotland online today for free wherever you are with a VPN.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 21, 2025

France Far-right Leader Cancels US Speech After 'Nazi Gesture' By Ex-Trump Aide

France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella said Friday he had cancelled his speech at a right-wing meeting in Washington after a "gesture alluding to Nazi ideology" by conservative firebrand Steve Bannon.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash

Fabien Galthie has made significant changes after the defeat to England

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

A Nikon prototype camera has helped Agence France-Presse verify photographs using the C2PA standard

The photojournalism industry has taken drastic steps to combat the threat of disinformation due to artificial intelligence-altered photographs

Digital Camera World · Feb 21, 2025