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France's new govt convenes for first time and sets budget, migrant issues as top priorities

France's right-leaning new government convened Monday for its first formal meeting during which Prime Minister Michel Barnier vowed to address budget and migrant issues as the priority. Barnier is expected to submit a new budget bill to the European Union next month, and he has pledged to "control and limit"…

France 24

France accused over performance in heavy defeat to Iran at Futsal World Cup

Libya’s head coach said complaint will be filed following concerns about the manner of the French players’ performance in a 4-1 defeat by Iran

The Guardian - UK

32 underrated wines to try if you like to explore different tastes

Looking to expand your repertoire? Then try these great wines, including some underrated blends and options from overlooked regions

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Anniversary of French occupation exposes rifts over New Caledonia's future

Long considered a day of mourning by New Caledonia's indigenous population, 24 September is infamous on the Pacific Ocean islands as the date France claimed them in 1853. With unrest flaring once again over the question of self-determination, this year's anniversary is expected to be especially tense.

Radio France Internationale

'I Lived A Lie', Tearful Witness Tells French Mass Rape Trial

A former partner of a co-defendant in a mass rape trial that has sparked horror and protests in France broke down in tears on Monday, telling the court she had "lived a lie" and might herself have been sexually assaulted.

International Business Times

French consumers have bad habits when it comes to food waste, data shows

The French app Too Good Too Go, specialising in recycling unsold food, has calculated that each French person throws away an average of 25 kilos of food that is still edible every year, according to data published on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

France's new FM promises to protect human rights worldwide

The new French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot has promised to support efforts to protect human rights around the world. He took over from his predecessor, Stéphane Séjourné on Monday.

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France’s new PM Michel Barnier tells his cabinet: ‘No theatrics – focus on action’

Before the first full meeting of the country’s news cabinet, the former EU Brexit negotiator opened the door to raising the taxes of the wealthiest

The Independent UK

“Germany Struggles To Find Reliable Alternatives To Fossil Fuels” – Former Top EU Energy Policy Official

Professor Em. Samuel Furfari analyzes energy transition and challenges facing Germany.

Zenger

'A time bomb for kids': a French photographer's exploration of screen culture

Recent research shows that children - and their parents - are spending more and more time in front of screens: 36 hours a week on average in France. Photographer Jérôme Gence's latest project "The screen generation" explores the use of devices and the consequences.

Radio France Internationale

Michael Olise making all the right noises at Bayern Munich after one-man demolition

New signing starred in thrashing of Werder Bremen with a brace and is also meeting off-field demands as his star rises

The Guardian - UK

Six new defendants take the stand in France's Pelicot mass rape trial

The mass rape trial that has shaken France on Monday moved into its fourth week by hearing the cases against six new defendants. Among them was Joan K., who was 22 at the time of the alleged assaults, suspected of raping Gisèle Pelicot on two occasions under the guidance of…

France 24

France's incoming interior minister vows to 'restore order' as new government takes over

France's new right-leaning government held its first meeting early on Monday, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier presiding over a working breakfast before a first official cabinet meeting at the Élysée Palace later in the day. Incoming Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said that his priority would be to "restore order" as…

France 24

Eurozone Business Activity Slumps After Olympics Boost

Eurozone business activity declined for the first time in seven months in September, as France lost steam after the end of the Paris Olympic Games, a key survey said Monday.

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Residents flee as Russian troops close in on Ukrainian village of Pokrovsk

Russian forces have been intensifying their attacks on the approach to the town of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, which used to be a key logistical hub far back from the front, crucial for supplying Ukrainian troops and towns in the east. But now, water, electricity and gas supplies have been…

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UCI World Championships: Paul Seixas wins junior men's time trial for France

Belgian 2-3 with Schoofs in second and Van Kerckhove in third

The Guardian - UK

France’s new government meets with focus on the budget and immigration – as it happened

New PM Michel Barnier says he will not increase the tax burden and says the number of migrants ‘has become unbearable’

Radio France Internationale

Barnier promises to tackle France's most pressing problems swiftly

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Sunday called for a "national effort" to cut the country's public-sector deficit, but ruled out across-the-board tax rises. His new government is under pressure to prepare a budget before 1 October.

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Vast France building project sunk by sea level rise fears

An ambitious housing project in the northwestern French city of Caen has run aground over worries that rising waters driven by climate change could make the area unlivable within the century.

The Guardian - UK

France’s new government under pressure as opponents threaten no-confidence vote

Critics of new cabinet, finalised by Michel Barnier on Saturday night, said it was ‘same-old, same-old’

France 24

France's new government under pressure on multiple fronts

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's new government is already feeling the pressure from opposition politicians on both sides amid growing threats of a no-confidence vote in parliament. Barnier's first main task is to submit a 2025 budget plan that addresses what he called France's "very serious" financial situation.

Radio France Internationale

Paris's 1924 Silent Games, the first step towards modern deaf sports

Decades before the Paralympic Games were born, the world's first multi-discipline competition for athletes with a disability took place in Paris in the summer of 1924. Reserved for deaf competitors, the International Silent Games were a landmark in sports history and laid the foundations for today's contests.

Radio France Internationale

Meet the key ministers shaping France's new government

After months of political deadlock following July’s snap elections, France has a new government. Prime Minister Michel Barnier unveiled the cabinet late Saturday, with conservatives and centrists taking the lead – signalling a shift to the right. Here's a breakdown of the key ministers.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympics legacy spurs push for inclusive sports in Paris

The Paralympics may have shone a spotlight on disability and sport, but daily life for most disabled people in France remains a challenge, especially in Paris. Novosports, a sports club, is working to make sport accessible for everyone – disabled and non-disabled alike – but there is still a long…

International Business Times

Angry French Cognac Makers See Red Over Chinese Tariffs Threat

Frustrated cognac producers in southwestern France are growing increasingly anxious over the looming threat of Chinese tariffs on European brandy, a move industry representatives worry could force French liquor from the Chinese market.

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