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Activists call on France to endorse a consent-based rape definition across the entire European Union

Activists wearing masks depicting President Emmanuel Macron have urged France to change its position and endorse a law proposed by the European Union that would define rape as sex without consent in the bloc’s 27 countries

The Independent UK

‘We were like a perfect match on a date’: Grup Şimşek’s multicultural musical magic

With roots in Turkey, Germany, France and South Africa, and their style traversing soul, folk and psychedelia and beyond, this thrilling band are refreshingly resistant to pigeonholes

The Guardian - UK

China Adds Six Countries to 15-Day Visa-Free Program

Beijing plans to include France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Spain in the program on a one-year trial basis

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Friday favourite: The classic French street track which is a “minefield” for newcomers

Some 19 years have passed since Jamie Green last raced at Pau on his way to a Formula 3 Euro Series title that would set him up for a long career in the DTM. Green only ever competed twice on the sinuous street track located in southwestern France, but a…

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'We're not asking for the moon': Forty years on, what legacy for French anti-racism march?

Forty years ago, on October 15, 1983, a handful of young people set off from the southern French city of Marseille on a long march north to Paris. They were demanding equal rights and a stop to racist crimes blighting France at the time. By the time they reached the…

France 24

China will allow visa-free entry for France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia

China has announced that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to encourage more people to visit for business and tourism

The Independent UK

Jonas Vingegaard reveals missed drugs test due to ‘faulty doorbell’

The two-time Tour de France winner missed an out-of-competition test in 2019

The Independent UK

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French foreign minister holds talks in China on climate and global tensions

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says France and China should work together to reduce global tensions and address issues such as climate change and biodiversity

The Independent UK

Like the rest of France, I couldn’t wait for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. Then I actually saw it

I took my seat expecting a masterful take on French history. Instead, we got an industrial-grade sex-and-battles disaster, says critic and writer Agnès Poirier

The Guardian - UK

French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics

A French army general involved in the preparations says France’s military is planning to contribute 15,000 soldiers to the massive security operation for next year’s Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Podcast: French rooster revival, thrifting, reporter Albert Londres

The man trying to save France's emblematic Gaulois doré rooster from oblivion. How online platforms are rivaling charity shops as thrifting and second hand products take off. And the story of Albert Londres, who left a lasting mark on French journalism.

Radio France Internationale

French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demand

Food insecurity in France is growing. Over the past decade, the number of people asking for help has tripled. On French Connections, we dive into the world of food banks and how these charities are struggling to provide for France's neediest. We look at why critics say the system needs…

France 24

The 20 best Christmas wines for 2023

Our wine expert selects bottles to match any event, dish or budget, from festive fizz to wintery whites and robust reds. Cheers!

The Guardian - UK

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live stream: how to watch the F1 free online from anywhere today – Lights Out!

Follow our guide on how to watch an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live stream from anywhere. Sainz and Leclerc need to outscore Hamilton and Russell by five points at the Yas Marina Circuit.

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A fire station cuts a bold figure in the city of Rennes

This fire station by LAN becomes a new landmark for Rennes, France

Radio France Internationale

Gaza deal must work towards 'lasting ceasefire' says France's Macron

The deal between Israel and Hamas to free 50 hostages held by the Palestinian militant group should be "broadened" and the "humanitarian pause" it brings used to work towards a "lasting ceasefire", the French President Emmanuel Macron said after a meeting with foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim countries.

The Guardian - UK

Heroic, short, callous, crumpled, Christlike: how artists portrayed Napoleon before Ridley Scott

From a battlefield avenger to a nude colossus, the Corsican conqueror was a rich subject for artists across Europe. But did Turner, who painted him as a fallen emperor, finally capture the truth?

France 24

Moderniser, warmonger, despot: Napoléon’s complicated legacy

The historical French leader has captivated imaginations around the globe for centuries as the subject of books, films, songs and poems. As a new biopic directed by Ridley Scott is set to further embellish Napoléon Bonaparte's legend, the reality of his legacy is more complicated.

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Liverpool handed confirmed selection boost for huge Man City showdown

Jurgen Klopp's Reds can make a real title statement with victory at the Etihad Stadium this weekend

Radio France Internationale

French bill seeks to compensate thousands jailed for homosexuality

A proposed law to compensate thousands of men who were convicted and imprisoned for the offence of homosexuality in France between 1942 and 1982 is being debated in the Senate.

Radio France Internationale

Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking 'new wars' in Caucasus

President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday accused France of inciting conflicts in the Caucasus by arming Azerbaijan's longtime rival Armenia, with which it has fought two wars.

Radio France Internationale

Ivorian president Ouattara in France to discuss partnership and security issues

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara have discussed the aftermath of the coup in Niger and the "rapid deterioration" of the security situation in the Sahel at a meeting in the L'Elysée Palace in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

B&Q owner issues another profit warning after weak sales in France

UK business lifted by ‘improve not move’ trend and interior design videos on TikTok

The Independent UK

Live updates | Timing for the Israel-Hamas pause in fighting will be announced in the next 24 hours

A cease-fire agreement between the Hamas militant group and Israel has been confirmed by both parties, along with Washington and Qatar, which helped broker the deal that would bring a temporary halt to the devastating war that is now in its seventh week

The Guardian - UK

The Revolutionary Temper by Robert Darnton review – a nation at breaking point

The intrigues and extravagance that led to the French revolution

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