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Hundreds join silent march in France in support of Gisèle Pelicot

Women and men march in village where Pélicot’s husband is accused of drugging her and inviting men to assault her

The Guardian - UK

Child 'Trampled To Death' In Asylum Seekers' Channel Crossing: Minister

Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday.

International Business Times

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo says security in Sahel has ‘worsened’ since French troops left

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said he hoped Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc, in an interview with FRANCE 24. The decision of the military juntas in the three countries to withdraw from ECOWAS was a setback, and the security…

France 24

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EU rules France can't stop veggie products being called 'steak'

A European court has overturned France's ban on labelling vegetarian products "steak", "sausage" or other terms traditionally reserved for meat, a measure the French government imposed to protect its livestock industry in the face of growing competition.

Radio France Internationale

Crisis-hit French territory of New Caledonia on brink of economic collapse

Back in the spring, the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia was gripped by deadly riots that left many businesses in ruin. This, in turn, aggravated its already crippled economy. The nickel industry, the archipelago's primary resource, was already facing setbacks before the riots, forcing many employers to lay off…

France 24

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Squeezed out: last accordion maker in France to close shop after 105 years

Maugein owner blames competition from China and Covid pandemic for firm’s demise, but former French president says there is hope

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French Judge Allows Public Viewing Of Rape Trial Videos

French judge allows public viewing of rape video evidence in high-profile trial involving multiple men accused of assaulting unconscious woman.

Top News

'He made a sandwich on TikTok': will voters be swayed?

From the UK, France and now to Queensland, political parties are using the popular social media platform to try and sway voters before the polls.

AAP

Gisèle Pelicot: Judge shocks France after decision to allow public to see video evidence in mass rape case

Gisèle Pelicot has come face-to-face almost daily with her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot and 49 other alleged rapists

The Independent UK

Public Shown Video Evidence In France Mass Rape Trial

A court trying a Frenchman charged with drugging his wife and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape her screened videos of the abuse to the public on Friday, to challenge several co-defendants who denied knowing she was unconscious during their actions.

International Business Times

Budget squeeze: Digging France out of its fiscal hole

The French government plans to subject the budget to a €60 billion belt-tightening drive next year in the hope of bringing the deficit down to 5 percent of GDP from an estimated more than 6 percent this year. Two-thirds of that sum are to come from spending cuts, and the…

France 24

Longines League of Nations Final 2024 live stream: How to watch showjumping online from anywhere

The 2024 Longines League of Nations Final live stream comes from the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona. Here's how to watch it online, from anywhere and potentially free.

Tom’s Guide

Did we kill the Neanderthals? New research may finally answer an age-old question.

A complex picture of how Neanderthals died out, and the role that modern humans played in their disappearance, is emerging.

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France 24

A 'dramatic break' with China would be a 'big mistake', former ECB chief Trichet says

France's public debt is very much in the spotlight. The country's recently appointed prime minister, Michel Barnier, calls it a "sword of Damocles" hanging over future generations. Indeed, for many countries, paying interest on the national debt deprives them of investing in education, healthcare, research and so on. Similar debates…

France 24

Challenges ahead for Japan's new PM Ishiba

Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has called for "fundamentally bolstering" the country’s defences in the face of rising regional and global threats. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Robert Ward, Japan Chair at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, about the challenges ahead for the Japanese leader.

Radio France Internationale

From protector to onlooker: how France lost its influence in Lebanon

France has multiplied its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the growing conflict in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, but the influence it wields in its former protectorate has declined dramatically in recent years. RFI looks at how France lost its clout.

France 24

France celebrates British and Irish film in Dinard

This week, arts24 is in the delightful seaside town of Dinard in Brittany, for France's yearly celebration of British and Irish film. For 35 years, it's been a launchpad for independent gems that go on to conquer the world of cinema. Culture editor Eve Jackson shares some of this year's…

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I Can't Stop Drooling Over This All-Carbon Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Honda has unveiled the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Carbon Edition in France and the UK, with only 300 of these examples set to see the light of day.

France 24

Macron warns against 'double standards' in world conflicts

French President Emmanuel Macron opened the two-day "Francophonie" summit on Friday, and called on the international community to avoid "double standards" in world conflicts.

International Business Times

'Alone Against World': Lawyer Defending Frenchman In Mass Rape Trial

How do you defend the indefensible? "I decided to defend Dominique Pelicot because he asked me to," said Zavarro.

Radio France Internationale

Greenpeace warns of flooding risks at France's biggest nuclear plant

Greenpeace is urging French energy giant EDF to abandon its plans to build two new reactors at its Gravelines nuclear plant, citing the risk of flooding due to rising sea levels. The environmental group accuses the French nuclear industry of underestimating the threat to the coastal site.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s transfer rules go against European Union law, declares EU’s highest court

The transfer rules of Fifa go against European Union laws, the EU’s highest court said in a ruling on the case linked to former France player Lassana Diarra

Radio France Internationale

New Caledonian independence leaders wary as France drops voting reform

Independence leaders in New Caledonia have reacted with caution to the French government's decision to scrap a constitutional amendment on voting rights, with some fearing it's a tactical delay that sidesteps the deeper issue of the Pacific territory's political autonomy.

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts francophone summit to boost influence in French-speaking world

The annual "Francophonie" summit kicks off on Friday – an opportunity for host-country France to try and bolster its influence in a conflict-ridden world, particularly in Africa. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby, an ally of France and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are among the prominent guests.

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