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Why so many French teachers are calling it quits

French teachers are quitting in record numbers, overwhelmed by low pay, crowded classrooms and increasing demands. Despite successive reforms by previous governments, staffing shortages persist. And leaving the profession is often a difficult process. With the announcement of a new education minister just around the corner, will France’s public education…

France 24

Pope calls sex abuse ‘demonic’ amid revelations about revered French priest Abbé Pierre

After recent sexual abuse revelations concerning the Abbé Pierre, one of France's most revered public figures, Pope Francis said the Abbé was “a man who did so much good, but he’s also a sinner". He added: “Abuse is in my judgment is something demonic, because every type of abuse destroys…

France 24

Afghan athlete under police protection in France after denouncing Taliban

Marzieh Hamidi, a former taekwondo champion for Afghanistan who now lives in France as a refugee, has been placed under police protection after protesting against the Taliban's treatment of women.

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The Frenchman hoping Sunway can point to a bright future in St Leger

David Menuisier regrets Brexit but nothing else about his move across the Channel to start training in Britain

The Guardian - UK

'The far right is always provoking the situation': Belgium's former PM Elio Di Rupo

Socialist veteran Elio Di Rupo has an unusual CV. He was an MEP back in 1989; he then held many high-level jobs in Belgium, including that of prime minister from 2011 to 2014, before returning to the European Parliament in this new five-year mandate. We ask him how the role…

France 24

Marlie Packer column: Matches simply do not come bigger than England vs New Zealand

Red Roses face another step up after impressive win over France last weekend

Evening Standard

The view from the Olympic finish line: Assessing the impact of the Paris Games

The athletes have crossed the finish line of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now economists are trying their best to accurately assess the economic impact of this global event on the city and on France. Our guest, Wladimir Andreff, is one of them. He is a specialist of sports…

France 24

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France slams Azerbaijan's 'discriminatory' jailing of graffiti sprayer

France has accused Azerbaijan of imposing “arbitrary and discriminatory treatment” on French graffiti artist Théo Clerc, who was sentenced to three years in prison for tagging the Baku metro.

Radio France Internationale

Malo Gusto injury: Chelsea manger Enzo Maresca confirms major blow for Bournemouth clash

Gusto has not recovered from the thigh injury that forced him to pull out of France Under-21 duty

Evening Standard

From discrimination to respect: The story of Bolivia's 'cholitas'

The rise of Bolivia's "cholitas" and how the nation's Indigenous women have gone from being socially marginalised to being widely respected and accepted. Also he was a monk much beloved in France for his extraordinary charity work. But further allegations of sexual violence have now emerged against the late Abbé…

France 24

Colombia's Indigenous Nasa people fight back against guerrilla groups

In the Cauca mountains of southwestern Colombia, the Indigenous Nasa people have been on the receiving end of Colombia's armed conflict for decades. Sandwiched between several fronts, they oppose the presence of both the rebels and the army, which is trying to recapture this strategic mountain range from the rebels.…

France 24

Travelling on Friday the 13th could save you over a fifth on flights

Trips to France, Italy and Austria are likely to be cheaper

The Independent UK

Two women guilty of false transgender claims against France's first lady

A court has ordered two women to pay €8,000 in damages to France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, after they falsely claimed she was a man.

Radio France Internationale

Annihilation by Michel Houellebecq review – the failure of politics

The chaos element of the populist right disrupts France’s weary liberal regime, in a novel of sadness and eerie serenity that marks a new direction

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Third of people in Spain say local area has too many foreign tourists

Exclusive: YouGov polling across Europe suggests most countries are sympathetic to protests against overtourism

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappé’s Slow La Liga Start Hinders Real Madrid’s Title Defense

It took France's captain Kylian Mbappé four matches to score his first La Liga goal for Real Madrid.

International Business Times

France's First Lady Wins Lawsuit Against Online Rumor That She Is Transgender

The two women who posted the rumor online to YouTube in December 2021 will pay more than $14,000 in civil damages to Brigitte Macron and her brother.

The Independent UK

French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'

France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris,” parts of which were released on Thursday

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'Historic': Bad Weather Slashes Wine Harvest In France's Jura

Heavy rainfall, hail and mildew have destroyed most of the wine harvest in eastern France's Jura region for this year, leaving winegrowers struggling.

The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt to make 100th start as England’s Red Roses take on world champion Black Ferns

Scarratt’s promotion from the bench is one of five changes to John Mitchell’s side from the win against France

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: Inclusive sports, Deaflympics, compromise in French politics

How the Paris Paralympics have boosted interest in inclusive sports in France. A look back at the origins of the first international games for deaf athletes, 100 years ago. And why it’s difficult, but necessary, for France’s deeply divided National Assembly to embrace the art of compromise.

Radio France Internationale

French church unlocks archives early on priest accused of sexual abuse

Amid accusations of sexual abuse against late priest Abbé Pierre, France's Catholic church has decided to open its archives on the once venerated figure decades earlier than planned.

France 24

Fifty years after fall of Ethiopia's empire, survivors remember terror of Derg dictatorship

Exactly 50 years ago, on September 12, 1974, Ethiopia's last emperor, Haile Selassie, was deposed after 44 years in power. A popular uprising and series of nationwide strikes put an end to the monarchy. The military then took over, leading to the feared Derg dictatorship, which remained in power until…

Radio France Internationale

Hundreds of children repatriated from Syria to France are 'doing well'

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says that 364 repatriated children of French parents suspected of joining the Islamic State armed group in Syria and Iraq a decade ago are "doing well".

France 24

US presidential election: How significant is Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris?

US pop superstar Taylor Swift came out last night in support of Vice President Kamala Harris in the US presidential race, ending speculation about whether the singer-songwriter would share her political views ahead of November's election. The move is sparking questions about the impact Swift's support for Harris could have…

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