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French authorities double down on ‘discriminatory’ hijab ban in sport

French lawmakers will this week debate a bill that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

More rhythm, less algorithm: why Deezer’s boss is vowing to put users in control of their music

Alexis Lanternier, chief executive of the French streaming service, says it can compete with bigger rivals by rewarding the real musicians its subscribers want to support

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

The secret behind Temu’s rock-bottom prices

Temu has made a remarkable entry in the global e-commerce landscape, quickly becoming the fifth largest online marketplace in France. Critics claim Temu’s ultra-competitive pricing relies on unfair practices. Yet its success stems from the powerful—and proven—business model of its parent company, Pinduoduo, which started as an online marketplace for…

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

Mbappé and Kolo Muani sparkle as Deschamps hails Zidane as likely France coach

France strikers Kylian Mbappé and Randal Kolo Muani continued their rich vein of form over the weekend to stake their claim in Didier Deschamps' starting line-up for the national team in the quarter-finals of the Nations League against Croatia next month.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 17, 2025

Hermès gives staff a near-$5,000 bonus amid luxury boost

Hermès said it would "stay the course" to attract and retain customers across the world as it announced revenues of $15.9 billion.

Fortune · Feb 17, 2025

Cohesion, connections and cutting edge: Why England are building around a Northampton Saints spine

Four of England’s backline starters in the Six Nations win over France came from the reigning Premiership champions

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse

In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer?

Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

European Leaders Gather For Emergency Summit On Ukraine Crisis

European leaders gather in France for emergency summit on Ukraine amid US-Russia talks, raising concerns over exclusion of Ukraine from peace negotiations.

Top News · Feb 17, 2025

Claudel Bronze Sculpture Goes For $3 Mn At France Auction

A bronze by French sculptor Camille Claudel thought to evoke her separation with fellow artist and lover Auguste Rodin was auctioned off in France Sunday for more than $3 million.

International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025