Ceasefire Deal Approved To End War In Lebanon Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal in Lebanon with US and France support for lasting peace. Top News · Nov 26, 2024
Cherry vape helped MP quit smoking amid warning Bill could ‘go too far’ Lee Dillon said he threw away his last packet of cigarettes after trying a cherry vape in France. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
Global outrage grows over Franco-Algerian writer's detention in Algeria The ongoing detention of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal in Algeria has ignited international concern amid demands for his immediate release as fears for his safety deepen. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024
Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand Veteran Kiwi foreign minister Winston Peters has travelled to Paris to deliver a speech urging France to consider new constitutional futures for New Caledonia. AAP · Nov 26, 2024
Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott' French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France. International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024
With Notre-Dame set to reopen nearly half of France plans to make a pilgrimage As Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris prepares to reopen its doors to the public on 8 December, nearly half of the French population intends to visit the historic monument, according to a recent survey. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024
Minister opposes transfer of whales from French aquarium to Japan France's Minister of Ecological Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher has announced that she is opposed to the transfer of the two remaining orcas from the Marineland park to Japan due to its lack of extensive "regulations" on animal welfare. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024
Israel’s Netanyahu to present Hezbollah ceasefire deal to full cabinet Israeli prime minister says he will present the draft ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah to his full cabinet. Al Jazeera · Nov 26, 2024
What is the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and why does it matter? The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
David Lammy insists UK not sending troops to Ukraine despite reports THE Foreign Secretary has said the UK is not sending troops into Ukraine, after a news report suggested that Britain and France are discussing the… The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024
Paul Pogba Blackmail Trial Set To Open In Paris Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba go on trial Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint. International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024
Six on trial in Paris for blackmailing French footballer Paul Pogba Six men go on trial in Paris on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in a blackmail and extortion scheme targeting Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba. The accused, including the player's brother, Mathias Pogba, are being tried for their alleged involvement in the case that made headlines back in 2022. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024
Should France’s wine industry fear a new Trump tariff? During his recent presidential campaign, Donald Trump displayed a fierce protectionist orientation. It is no longer just China in his sights, but the whole world. As far as international trade is concerned, Trump’s second term is likely to be worse than his first. What does the French wine industry have… The Conversation · Nov 26, 2024
UK not sending troops to Ukraine, Lammy says Le Monde reported on Monday that France and the UK are ‘not ruling out’ sending troops and private defence companies to Ukraine. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 26, 2024 French prosecutors seek 20 years for Dominique Pelicot in mass rape case The 71-year-old Frenchman drugged his wife and invited dozens of strangers to rape her over a nine-year period.
AAP · Nov 26, 2024 Matildas ready to test mettle against Brazil Star forward Caitlin Foord is raring for an opportunity for the Matildas to test themselves against Brazil in Queensland.
International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024 Steelmaker ArcelorMittal To Close Two Plants In France: Unions ArcelorMittal, the world's second-biggest steelmaker, plans to close two plants in northern France, which together employ more than 130 people, unions said on Monday.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 25, 2024 France announces new measures to combat violence against women The government's measures – announced to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – include expanding the system for filing complaints in hospitals and awareness-raising campaigns on "chemical submission" in the wake of the Mazan mass rape trial.
International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024 20-year Term Sought In French Mass Rape Trial For Husband Who Drugged Wife French prosecutors on Monday demanded a maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife, in a trial that has shocked France.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 25, 2024 France leads charge in UN talks to tackle global plastic pollution crisis A final week-long round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea, with deep differences between nations emerging almost immediately. The ‘high ambition coalition' – which includes France – will be fighting for a legally binding framework that will definitively curtail global plastic…
International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024 Le Pen Threatens To Topple French Government Over Budget French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen on Monday threatened to back a no confidence motion that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a standoff over the budget, saying after talks both sides were entrenched in their positions.
TechRadar · Nov 25, 2024 Sniper Elite: Resistance brings its best to justify a return to 1940s France and shows why Rebellion isn't leaving World War 2 behindanytimesoon Sniper Elite: Resistance continues to impress in a new gameplay preview, and I chat with the series’ level designer about some common fan wishes.
Top News · Nov 25, 2024 French Rape Trial: Verdicts And Punishments For 51 Defendants High-profile rape trial in Avignon, France involving 51 defendants accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged. Verdicts expected soon.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 Prosecutors demand maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband in mammoth rape trial in France A mammoth rape trial in France is moving into a new phase with prosecutors setting out the verdicts and punishments they want for 51 men men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 B&Q owner says budget uncertainty hit spending and tax rise will cost it £31m Kingfisher says it faced weak market in October, as Greggs also complains of cost of national insurance increase