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Gabriel Attal named youngest French PM as Macron seeks to refresh presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle that aims to reboot the final three years of his presidency.

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France's arms race: Defence industry on war footing

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine's Western allies committed to sending weapons, ammunition and military hardware to Kyiv. In France, this has meant a major increase in industrial production. French President Emmanuel Macron has said France has entered a "wartime economy", whereby the defence…

France 24

Gabriel Attal Picked As France's Youngest PM

French leader Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, with the 34-year-old becoming France's youngest and first openly gay head of government.

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Police officers go on trial over assault of black footballer that shocked France

Three accused of violence against Théodore Luhaka in 2017 that left him with permanent disabilities

The Guardian - UK

If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

The Guardian - UK

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest and first openly gay premier

Gabriel Attal, 34, took the reins on Tuesday as France's youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron sought to revamp his government following a year of protests and criticism from both the left and the right.

France 24

France Drops Renewables Targets In New Energy Bill

Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables.

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Premier League Transfer Window: Werner, Toney, Henderson, Mbappe, Chelsea

Get ready for the January transfer window frenzy in the Premier League! From Werner's potential move to Tottenham, to Mbappé's saga, and Chelsea's search f...

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‘Freedom is paid for in blood’: In the occupied West Bank, families long to bury their dead

An Israeli strike killed six Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, four of whom were brothers. The attack took place in the city of Jenin and left a total of seven dead, including an Israeli police officer. As the family of the brothers buried their “martyrs”, others are…

France 24

Battle of the Somme: new research shows detonating a massive mine under German lines too early led to a British slaughter

The Battle of the Somme began on July 1 1916 with a spectacular explosion under Hawthorn Ridge – a fortified German frontline position west of the village of Beaumont Hamel in northern France. The footage of the explosion remains one of the best-known pieces of film from the whole conflict.

The Conversation

IOC 'extremely confident' about Paris Olympics, executive director says

In exactly 200 days from now, the Olympic Games will be taking over Paris. There are promises of sporting glory, but security and logistical challenges are already raising a number of concerns, especially over the ambitious opening ceremony on the River Seine. FRANCE 24's James Vasina spoke to Christophe Dubi,…

France 24

RFU would have to take hit over Owen Farrell exit... scrapping selection rules would spark exodus

Farrell could enjoy a stint in France and still have a crack at the 2025 Lions Tour and next World Cup

Evening Standard

France experienced its second-hottest year in 2023

France experienced its second-hottest year in 2023 with the average temperature only just below record heat the previous year, the national weather office Meteo France said on Friday.

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China hits back at EU trade probe into Tesla-killer BYD—via brandy

After Brussels sought to protect carmakers like Volkswagen from Chinese EV makers like BYD, Xi Jinping may now be targeting competitors of Kweichow Moutai.

The Hindu

Rethin Pranav beats Moise Kouame

Rethin Pranav sustained a strong game right through the match to beat doubles partner Moise Kouame of France 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 in the boys first round.

The Conversation

Scramble for the Sahel – why France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region

The Sahel, a region 3,860km wide located south of the Sahara Desert and stretching east-west across the African continent, has been a focus of attention around the world recently.

Fortune

France's biggest supermarket won't follow rival by banning Pepsi

E.Leclerc's chairman said he wouldn't follow Carrefour's "show of strength" by banning Cheetos and Doritos from his stores.

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy

The Saracens and England fly half has been strongly linked with a move to Racing 92

Radio France Internationale

Macron posied to reshuffle govenment following year of unpopular reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as this Monday, as he seeks a new look for a widely criticised government.

Radio France Internationale

Cold hits France after months of unusually warm temperatures

After months of record warm temperatures, France is cold, and will get colder in the coming days as frozen air masses that brought record low temperatures to Scandinavia last week head south. Several French prefectures have initiated measures to protect vulnerable people exposed to the cold.

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Leclerc defies Carrefour, continues selling Pepsico products in France

France's Leclerc continues to fizz with excitement, defying Carrefour's decision and proudly serving up Pepsi products. Taste the rebellion today!

France 24

In Bangladesh, families of missing persons demand justice

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has just been re-elected for a fifth term in a vote boycotted by the opposition. Since she came to power in 2009 at least 600 people have disappeared, including opposition activists, businessmen and members of the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, according to…

France 24

France to introduce school uniforms in bid to reduce bullying and inequality

When some French schools reopen in September this year, they will pilot a mandatory school uniform under a two-year trial period initiated by Education Minister Gabriel Attal. The initiative aims to tackle inequality among French students and reduce bullying and peer pressure. But some public school teachers, psychologists and experts…

Radio France Internationale

France's butter sector churned up after watchdog exposes flaws

You should not judge a book by its cover, but what about butter? One of France’s most beloved daily products might not always be what it seems, after a consumer affairs and fraud watchdog revealed findings from an investigation into the composition and labelling of butter.

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