Teen critical after mass brawl linked to drug violence in French city A 15-year-old boy was fighting for his life on Friday after a shooting and mass brawl in Poitiers, western France. Radio France Internationale · Nov 1, 2024
European voters – even some on far-right – want Harris victory, poll finds YouGov survey suggests fewer are confident that Harris will win and most expect violence if Trump is not elected The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024
French Brushmakers Stage 'Comeback' With Pivot To Luxury Market French brushmakers are shifting to luxury and niche markets to survive rising costs and redundancy, as they see their craft --- handed down through the generations --- threatened with extinction. International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024
One year on, we know this: Sweden’s trade unions are more than a match for Elon Musk The epic strike could be resolved if Tesla recognised a simple fact that I’ve uncovered in my reporting, says Swedish analyst German Bender The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024
The night of rebellion that changed France and Algeria forever On the night of 31 October 1954, a series of attacks across colonial Algeria marked the start of the Algerian War – a bloody conflict that would last eight years. Claimed by the newly formed National Liberation Front (FLN), the attacks signalled the beginning of Algeria’s push for independence from… Radio France Internationale · Nov 1, 2024
‘I’m coming home from a party, and I don’t want to end up getting arrested’: do driving apps help people break road rules? Apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can tell drivers when they are approaching speed cameras or random breath testing stations. Countries such as Germany, France and Switzerland have banned apps from displaying these enforcement locations. The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024
Alcaraz Suffers Paris Masters Shock As Race For Turin Heats Up World number two Carlos Alcaraz admitted he "was not up to the level" of 18th-ranked Ugo Humbert of France who swept to a shock Paris Masters third round victory over the Spanish superstar on Thursday. International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024
Eco-dome to stage William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony in South Africa The finalists, from countries including France, Ghana, Indonesia and Nepal, are vying for a £1 million prize pot awarded to five category winners. Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024
France reinstates border checks as immigration policies tighten France will temporarily reinstate border controls with its immediate neighbours for six months from November, in its most widespread resumption of checks since the Schengen zone was created three decades ago. The government says the move is due to security threats and illegal migration. Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2024
France's ever tighter ties with Morocco leave Algeria seeking other allies French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Morocco is being closely watched in Algeria, where his support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara has been widely criticised. Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2024
Who will win the 2025 Tour de France? Ranking the form of the favourites for the yellow jersey Tadej Pogačar remains top of the pile after dominating Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel at the Dauphiné Cycling News · Oct 31, 2024
Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to the North African kingdom The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
'A lot of work to do' - Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike prepare for Pogačar at 2025 Tour de France Dane back in training as team consider their 2025 Grand Tour strategy Cycling News · Oct 31, 2024
UK urged to break with France, North Korea and Russia on UN nuclear war resolution Non-proliferation groups call on government not to oppose creation of a study into effects of nuclear conflict The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024 Guernsey sees a surge in ferry visitors from France’s St Malo Guernsey has received 73,390 visitors from France by ferry so far this year
Cycling News · Oct 31, 2024 Analysing the key climbs of the Tour de France Femmes 2025 Col de Madeleine, Col de Joux Plane, mountaintop finale at Châtel along with the lesser known climbs that could impact the outcome of the nine-day race
The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024 Rare William Wallace letter to go on display for St Andrew's Day A 700-year-old letter of recommendation from the King of France for William Wallace is going on public display in a National Records of Scotland…
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 France Court Jails Ex-doctor In Latest Rwandan Genocide Trial A French court on Wednesday jailed a former doctor to 27 years for his role in the Rwanda genocide, in the latest trial in France over the African country's massacre three decades ago.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2024 France sentences former doctor to 27 years in latest Rwanda genocide trial A French court on Wednesday sentenced a former doctor to 27 years for his role in the Rwanda genocide, in the latest trial in France over the African country's massacre three decades ago.
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 Migrant Dies Trying To Cross Channel, Three More Bodies Found A migrant died Wednesday trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said, while the date of death was not immediately clear for three more people found dead on beaches.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2024 French quartet move into last-16 at Paris Masters France's top two players Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils were among four local heros who advanced to the last-16 at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2024 France's former intelligence chief faces trial for attempted extortion In a case that has exposed the secretive financial dealings of France's foreign intelligence service, former director Bernard Bajolet stands accused of plotting to coerce a businessman into handing over millions of euros that the spy agency claims it is owed from investments.
Cycling News · Oct 30, 2024 'It'll be pretty brutal' – Tadej Pogačar likes the 2025 Tour de France route 2024 Tour winner is in the Seychelles but he spoke to L'Equipe about the mountainous route
Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2024 Homeless deaths in France reach 'unprecedented level' A record 735 homeless people died on the streets of France in 2023, the non-profit Les Morts de la Rue, which tracks homeless deaths, said on Wednesday. The group accuses officials and the public of ignoring the crisis, saying the toll reflects widespread indifference to the struggles faced by homeless…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024 US economic growth slows, as Germany avoids recession and France gets Olympics boost – as it happened Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in the last quarter, faster than expected, as Germany’s economy avoids second contraction in a row