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Autumnal red wines from the Rhône

Autumn’s here, so it’s time to uncork a comforting Côtes du Rhône

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Belgium vs France live stream: How to watch Nations League online and for free

The Belgium vs France live stream is a crucial match-up in Nations League Group B between two top teams. Here's how to watch it online and from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 13, 2024

AFP, BBC Win Top French War Reporting Awards

The prestigious Bayeux War Correspondents' Awards on Saturday honoured reporters from Agence France-Presse, the BBC and others documenting conflict and strife around the world.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024

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The anonymous, anything-goes forum at the heart of the Pelicot rape case

Before it was shut down this year, the illicit and unmoderated chat site Coco had been implicated in killings, child sexual abuse and homophobic attacks

The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2024

Morocco's king praises French support, diplomatic gains over status of Western Sahara

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has reaffirmed that settling sovereignty disputes over the Western Sahara remains the driving force behind Rabat's foreign policy, lauding diplomatic triumphs and framing them as progress toward resolving the decades-long conflict in Morocco's favour.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2024

A tale of two cities in Venice Beach, where affluence and adversity collide

A resident of Venice, Los Angeles, for the past 15 years, US photographer Karen Ballard has documented the transformation of the Californian coastal town from holiday resort to artistic hub and, increasingly, a site of homelessness. She tells RFI about the resulting images, recently shown in France.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2024

Leaders of France, Italy and Spain condemn 'unjustifiable' Israeli attacks

THE leaders of France, Italy and Spain have condemned “unjustifiable” Israeli attacks on UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2024

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Far-right National Rally announce 'counter budget' to PM Barnier's austerity bill

France's far-right National Rally (RN) has announced it will present 'a counter-budget' next week at the start of a National Assemby committee's examination of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's 2025 finance bill, deeming the government's current copy 'absolutely unacceptable'.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2024

France’s president doesn’t want to lose 'Emily in Paris' to Rome—'We will fight hard'

Rome’s mayor shot back at Macron, telling him to focus on more pressing issues.

Fortune · Oct 12, 2024

Marine Le Pen’s niece starts own party: What it means for French far right

Marion Marechal, 34, has launched Identite-Libertes, through which she hopes to strengthen France’s ‘national camp’.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2024

Influence of AI and deepfakes looms large over US presidential race

In the run-up to the US presidential election, the race is still too close to call between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. But one notable aspect of this election cycle is the prevalence of AI-generated content that's spreading online. From New York to California, anyone can generate images or videos…

France 24 · Oct 12, 2024

Fitch agency maintains France's 'AA-' credit rating but downgrades outlook

Fitch Ratings revised France's long-term outlook to "negative" on Friday while keeping its rating at AA-. The company cited increased fiscal policy risks, with government debt moving toward 118.5 percent of GDP by 2028.

France 24 · Oct 12, 2024

UK government condemns ‘appalling’ Israeli fire on UN peacekeeping HQ in Lebanon

France, Italy and Spain say Israel’s ‘unjustifiable targeting’ of UN base is a ‘serious violation’ of international law

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Western leaders urge Israel to stop harming UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

France's president Emmanuel Macron was among world leaders who condemned Israel after UN troops in Lebanon were wounded by Israeli attacks for the second day in a row. Lacron said the "deliberate" attacks were "absolutely unacceptable".

France 24 · Oct 11, 2024

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France 24 · Oct 11, 2024

FRANCE 24 speaks to sister of Japanese man acquitted after 46 years on death row

An 88-year-old Japanese man who had fought to overturn a murder conviction for decades has finally been acquitted. Iwao Hakamata was arrested in 1966 and spent 46 years on death row. In a landmark retrial, a court declared him innocent in late September, and while rejecting the verdict, the prosecution…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2024

The UN peacekeeping mission caught in the crosshairs in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces fired on the headquarters of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon for the second time in two days on Friday, injuring four peacekeepers. It is the first time Blue Helmets from the UN mission, established in 1978, have been injured since the escalation on both sides of…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2024

Repression in Iran, ammunition made in France

A two-year investigation by FRANCE 24 has revealed that hunting cartridges produced by the French-Italian ammunition manufacturer Cheddite were used in Iran during the violent crackdown on the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests in 2022. The investigation uncovers how these cartridges are widely available in Iran, despite European sanctions imposed in…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024

Privacy fears grow as France extends AI surveillance beyond Olympics

France’s decision to extend AI-powered video surveillance in public spaces until March 2025 is stirring fears over privacy and civil liberties. Critics argue that the technology, introduced for the 2024 Olympics, could lead to discriminatory practices and excessive monitoring.

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Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024

What’s in France’s belt-tightening budget and can it win support?

The French government’s newly unveiled 2025 budget has drawn backlash from all sides as it pushes for €60 billion in spending cuts and tax hikes aimed at reducing the country’s “colossal” debt burden.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024

Handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius 'not an outright win'

The United Kingdom's recent decision to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a former British colony, was a breakthrough, says Mauritian former foreign minister Jean-Claude de l'Estrac. But it isn't an unmitigated victory, he tells RFI, because the UK has been granted a long-term lease to maintain a military…

RideApart · Oct 11, 2024

Lane Filtering Actually Works, Says French Moto Safety Instructor

The practice of lane filtering, while not explicitly allowed by law in France, has been 'tolerated' for years. Now Paris has effectively made it impossible.

France 24 · Oct 11, 2024

French public debt reaches record high: Is France the sick man of Europe?

France's debt has reached a record €3.228 trillion, amounting to 112 percent of GDP. That is well above the cap set by EU rules. Of course, France isn't the only member state to have racked up debt during the Covid pandemic and the energy crisis. Several countries have been reprimanded…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024

France, US push for stronger Lebanese army to secure Israel border

Strengthening Lebanon's army will be crucial to implementing a key United Nations Security Council resolution that aims to keep peace on the country's border with Israel, the United States and France have warned.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024

France bans protests in Martinique following riots over soaring prices

France has announced new curfew measures to quell unrest on its Caribbean island of Martinique after fresh riots over rising prices resulted in one death, 26 injured officers and widespread looting.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024

France now sees Gisèle Pelicot as a hero – but old myths about rape are harder to change

Her ‘dignity’ has won over the nation, but the way we think about male violence must not depend on a ‘perfect victim’, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

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