England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup The draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pitted England against Serbia in the group stage. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron’s latest pick to be France’s prime minister The 73-year-old has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades and is one of the president’s cloest allies The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister? The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Young Nigerian entrepreneurs seek to reshape relationship with France During Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s visit to France in November, he brought a delegation of young leaders to strengthen ties and attract investment in Africa’s largest economy. RFI caught up with some of them. Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2024
New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
France's President Macron Appoints Francois Bayrou As Prime Minister French President Macron appoints centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister to address political crisis and stabilize his administration. Top News · Dec 13, 2024
François Bayrou named by Emmanuel Macron as France's new prime minister The veteran Macron ally is tasked with steering France of its second major political crisis in six months Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024
François Bayrou named French prime minister as Macron seeks stability President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist politician François Bayrou as France's new prime minister, a week after lawmakers toppled the government and plunged the country into political uncertainty. Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2024
Mathieu van der Poel to race 11 cyclocross races this season, from the Zonohoven World Cup to the World Championships Dutchman to defend his world title in northern France at beginning of February Cycling Weekly · Dec 13, 2024
France Gets New Helpline Amid Trauma Of Mass Rape Trial Some callers are women fearful they have been drugged and sexually assaulted; others are doctors worried they have misdiagnosed them -- a helpline set up amid France's notorious mass rape trial has tapped a nation's unease. International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024
France gets new helpline amid trauma of mass rape trial Some callers are women fearful they have been drugged and sexually assaulted; others are doctors worried they have misdiagnosed them – a helpline set up amid France's notorious mass rape trial has tapped a nation's unease. Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2024
Macron To Finally Name New French PM After Deadlock President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister on Friday after days of deadlock over finding a candidate to replace Michel Barnier, whose ousting by parliament pushed France into a fresh crisis. International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024
Ben O'Connor connects with his roots to inspire young Aussie generation as Jayco-AIUIa leader 'Results are fickle; it can be about being smart' says Grand Tour rider, yet to reveal 2025 programme beyond Tour de France Cycling News · Dec 12, 2024
Every Country to Host the FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup has been held in 17 countries since its inception, with Germany, France, Italy and Mexico being the only countries to host it twice. Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024 Kylian Mbappé: Rape case against France and Real Madrid star dropped due to 'lack of evidence' Lawyers for the World Cup-winning forward were told there would be no further action taken against the 25-year-old following a visit to Sweden in October
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024 European Central Bank likely to cut rates while weighing US trade concerns and France's chaos The European Central Bank is releasing its its decision on interest rates and a rate cut is a foregone conclusion
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024 Gisele Pelicot: France Rape Survivor Who Became A Feminist Hero Her husband orchestrating her sexual abuse by strangers could have broken her.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024 Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market Europe-wide polling finds UK and EU leaders now out of step with public opinion and pursue ‘ambitious reset’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 ‘A rapist can be in the family’: how Dominique Pelicot became one of the worst sexual predators in history Gisèle Pelicot had no idea her husband of 50 years had been drugging her and inviting dozens of men to rape her. As one of the most horrific trials France has ever seen comes to a close, the world is left asking: how could this happen?
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Israeli strikes kill five in southern Lebanon amid shaky ceasefire Attacks on several towns come as officials from countries including the US, France meet with Lebanon official in Beirut.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 11, 2024 France unveils emergency budget law to prevent state shutdown France has unveiled an emergency budget law aimed at preventing a shutdown of government services, as the country faces entering 2025 without an approved financial plan following recent political upheaval.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024 Chad’s break with France: why it happened and what it means for power dynamics in the Sahel region For over six decades, Chad was a crucial ally to French and US forces in their counter-insurgency operations in the Sahel. But both lost influence because of repeated mistakes.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability A spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country.”
Fortune · Dec 11, 2024 Bernard Arnault turned a one-franc deal in 1984 into a €319 billion luxury empire The French tycoon bought Dior three years before founding LVMH in 1987.
Cycling News · Dec 11, 2024 'Full of the joy of cycling' - How Victor Campenaerts sealed his career in 2024 'Saturated' with personal success after Tour de France stage win, team goals now rule for Belgian rider as he shifts to Visma-Lease a Bike