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Wallaroos eye win against 'physical, flamboyant' French

The Wallaroos, who took plenty from a last-start battle with world-beating England, can return to the winner's circle in France.

AAP · Sep 17

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'laughable' Canada association plan

US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it goes ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first "associate member", a move he described as a possible "hostile act". Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday,…

France 24 · Sep 17

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan to discuss struggling Lebanese military

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan are meeting in Paris to support Lebanon's struggling military

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Marie-Antoinette: France’s last queen and first influencer?

This year, several French landmarks are paying tribute to France’s last queen, Marie-Antoinette. Despite her public execution taking place more than 230 years ago, the monarch continues to fascinate both at home and abroad. Our reporters dive into the reasons behind the lasting interest and explore why she could be…

France 24 · Sep 16

In conversation with artist Nora Chipaumire

Between dance, installation work, music making and more, artist Nora Chipaumire brings her ideas to Paris. Hosted by the Résidence Tallard, she is also leading performances and workshops at the Festival d'Automne, a contemporary arts festival in the French capital. In this edition, she tells FRANCE 24 that at the…

France 24 · Sep 16

Abuse survivors set out demands before meeting Pope Leo in France

Seven survivors of sexual violence in the Catholic Church who are due to meet Pope Leo XIV during his visit to France later this month have insisted the talks will not weaken their demands, as five publicly identified themselves on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

‘Gut-wrenching pain’: First conviction in French school sex abuse scandal fails to quell parents’ anger

A Paris court on Tuesday sentenced a former school aide to one year of house arrest with an ankle tag for sexually abusing nine children – the first conviction since a nationwide scandal erupted over abuse in France's childcare system. Nearly 200 similar cases are under investigation in Paris alone,…

France 24 · Sep 16

Emergency doctor on the challenges of caring for civilians in conflict zones

For humanitarian doctors and healthcare workers operating in active conflict zones, the challenges are seemingly endless: from so-called "double tap" strikes that put emergency workers at risk, to roadblocks, evacuation orders and even the positioning of humanitarian organisations in the political debate. Pierre Catoire, emergency doctor and vice-president of Mehad…

France 24 · Sep 16

‘Very authoritarian, very brutal’: three decades after the UK’s anti-rave crackdown, why is France doing the same?

With tear gas, grenades and a new law, French authorities are targeting unlicensed music gatherings. Those in the rave scene explore the parallels with the UK in the 90s

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Rivals cry foul as French oil giant TotalEnergies keeps gas prices capped below national average

French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support.

France 24 · Sep 16