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France's Veil abortion law leaves positive but fragile legacy, 50 years on

France on Friday marks 50 years since the law decriminalising abortion came into effect. Since then, the law has undergone numerous updates to reflect changes in society and was even enshrined in the Constitution in March 2024. But despite these advances, advocates warn that access to abortion remains fragile in…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2025

Iran knows my son is innocent, says mother of French man held in Evin jail

Olivier Grondeau was arrested in 2022 and has accused Iran of using him for ‘political blackmail’ against France

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

Taller tennis players have a natural advantage – but shorter athletes shouldn’t despair

We’re nearing the halfway point of this year’s Australian Open and players like the United States’ Reilly Opelka (ranked 170th in the world ) and France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (ranked 30th) captured plenty of attention despite early-round exits.

The Conversation · Jan 17, 2025

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Suspected Rapist Sent Facebook Message to His Alleged Victim Admitting to the Crime: 'So I Raped You'

A suspected rapist that sent a Facebook message to his alleged victim stating, "So I raped you," has been extradited from France to the U.S.

Latin Times · Jan 16, 2025

Hate crimes, surveillance and social cleansing fuels rights concerns in France

France saw mounting human rights challenges in 2024, including a sharp rise in hate crime and controversial surveillance during the Paris Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch has said in its annual World Report.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2025

Podcast: France Algeria fall out, land of dinosaurs, abortion rights

A big freeze in Franco-Algerian relations as domestic politics drive international diplomacy. France is full of dinosaur bones, but short on paleongolotists to dig them up. And France's law decriminalising abortion turns 50.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2025

Angola and France to sign €430m in contracts during Lourenço state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Angolan President Joao Lourenço for a two-day state visit starting Thursday to strengthen political, cultural, and economic ties.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2025

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Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight security

Over 1,000 people attended a memorial ceremony in central Paris for the founder of France’s main far-right party, Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died last week at the age of 96

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Gregor Townsend backs Scotland to learn from ‘painful experiences’ of last year

The Scots ended up finishing fourth in the 2024 Six Nations after a controversial home defeat at home to France.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Six Nations 2025: Final table and results as France deny England the title

How the final standings shook out after Super Saturday

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Families await news of French hostages as Gaza truce deal advances

France has no news about the fate of its two remaining hostages held in Gaza, as negotiations advance for a new truce deal between Israel and Hamas that could see the release of 33 captives.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2025

AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles

The news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) and French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI have signed a deal for the start-up's chatbot to use news agency reports to respond to users' requests, executives from the two organisations said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2025

Coupe de France shock as fifth division Bourgoin Jallieu take out Ligue 1 Lyon

Fifth division Bourgoin Jallieu beat top flight Lyon on penalties on Wednesday night to advance to the last-16 of the Coupe de France.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025

France rugby boss Galthié names Argentina rape case duo in Six Nations squad

French rugby union chiefs on Wednesday named the players accused of raping a 39-year-old woman in Argentina during the summer tour of South America in the 42-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025

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The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025

How the world’s tallest bridge saves thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions

Measured from ground level to the top of its highest tower, the Millau Viaduct in France is the tallest bridge in the world. At 343 metres, it’s taller than the Eiffel Tower or indeed any skyscraper in western Europe.

Cycling News · Jan 15, 2025

Tour de France could copy the Paris Olympics and spice up Champs-Elysées procession stage with hilly circuit around Montmartre

ASO submit file to Paris Police Prefecture for triple ascent of Montmartre hill to be included on Tour's final day, according to Le Parisien

LiveScience · Jan 15, 2025

Curse tablet found in Roman-era grave in France targets enemies by invoking Mars, the god of war

Excavation of a Roman-era cemetery in France yielded nearly two dozen lead tablets inscribed in Latin and Gaulish.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025

France's top tennis players Humbert and Fils set up Australian Open showdown

France's top two tennis players Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils will go head-to-head on Friday for a place in the last-16 at the season's first Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

Cocaine Use Nearly Doubles In France

Cocaine use in France has nearly doubled and consumption of hard drugs like heroin and ecstasy is also rising, a study said Wednesday, the increase taking place as drug-related violence spreads across the country.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

The inside story of Morgan Charriere’s unique journey to the UFC

Exclusive interview: Even before reaching the UFC, Charriere had more followers than some champions in the promotion. The young Frenchman tells The Independent how he did it

Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025

Cocaine use in France doubles as workplace pressures drive demand

The number of cocaine users in France has nearly doubled to 1.1 million, with employees increasingly using the drug to cope with workplace pressures, a government report revealed on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025

Birthrate falls to post-war low as French people have less children

Births in France fell last year to their lowest annual number since the end of World War II in 1945, the national statistics bureau said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025

Macron to visit Lebanon amid promises of renewed French support

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Lebanon on Friday, both countries announced, marking the second head of state visit since Lebanon elected a president last week.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

Noreen Riols obituary

Trainer for the Special Operations Executive who acted as a ‘honey trap’ and later wrote novels based on her wartime experiences

France's New PM To Renegotiate Retirement Age Increase

France's prime minister announces renegotiation of retirement age policy from 62 to 64, sparking debates and protests. Stay tuned for updates on this signi...

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