The Frenchman hoping Sunway can point to a bright future in St Leger David Menuisier regrets Brexit but nothing else about his move across the Channel to start training in Britain The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
'The far right is always provoking the situation': Belgium's former PM Elio Di Rupo Socialist veteran Elio Di Rupo has an unusual CV. He was an MEP back in 1989; he then held many high-level jobs in Belgium, including that of prime minister from 2011 to 2014, before returning to the European Parliament in this new five-year mandate. We ask him how the role… France 24 · Sep 13, 2024
Marlie Packer column: Matches simply do not come bigger than England vs New Zealand Red Roses face another step up after impressive win over France last weekend Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024
The view from the Olympic finish line: Assessing the impact of the Paris Games The athletes have crossed the finish line of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now economists are trying their best to accurately assess the economic impact of this global event on the city and on France. Our guest, Wladimir Andreff, is one of them. He is a specialist of sports… France 24 · Sep 13, 2024
France slams Azerbaijan's 'discriminatory' jailing of graffiti sprayer France has accused Azerbaijan of imposing “arbitrary and discriminatory treatment” on French graffiti artist Théo Clerc, who was sentenced to three years in prison for tagging the Baku metro. Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2024
Malo Gusto injury: Chelsea manger Enzo Maresca confirms major blow for Bournemouth clash Gusto has not recovered from the thigh injury that forced him to pull out of France Under-21 duty Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024
From discrimination to respect: The story of Bolivia's 'cholitas' The rise of Bolivia's "cholitas" and how the nation's Indigenous women have gone from being socially marginalised to being widely respected and accepted. Also he was a monk much beloved in France for his extraordinary charity work. But further allegations of sexual violence have now emerged against the late Abbé… France 24 · Sep 13, 2024
Colombia's Indigenous Nasa people fight back against guerrilla groups In the Cauca mountains of southwestern Colombia, the Indigenous Nasa people have been on the receiving end of Colombia's armed conflict for decades. Sandwiched between several fronts, they oppose the presence of both the rebels and the army, which is trying to recapture this strategic mountain range from the rebels.… France 24 · Sep 13, 2024
Travelling on Friday the 13th could save you over a fifth on flights Trips to France, Italy and Austria are likely to be cheaper The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
Two women guilty of false transgender claims against France's first lady A court has ordered two women to pay €8,000 in damages to France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, after they falsely claimed she was a man. Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2024
Annihilation by Michel Houellebecq review – the failure of politics The chaos element of the populist right disrupts France’s weary liberal regime, in a novel of sadness and eerie serenity that marks a new direction The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
Third of people in Spain say local area has too many foreign tourists Exclusive: YouGov polling across Europe suggests most countries are sympathetic to protests against overtourism The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
Kylian Mbappé’s Slow La Liga Start Hinders Real Madrid’s Title Defense It took France's captain Kylian Mbappé four matches to score his first La Liga goal for Real Madrid. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12, 2024
France's First Lady Wins Lawsuit Against Online Rumor That She Is Transgender The two women who posted the rumor online to YouTube in December 2021 will pay more than $14,000 in civil damages to Brigitte Macron and her brother. International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024 French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris' France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris,” parts of which were released on Thursday
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024 'Historic': Bad Weather Slashes Wine Harvest In France's Jura Heavy rainfall, hail and mildew have destroyed most of the wine harvest in eastern France's Jura region for this year, leaving winegrowers struggling.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024 Emily Scarratt to make 100th start as England’s Red Roses take on world champion Black Ferns Scarratt’s promotion from the bench is one of five changes to John Mitchell’s side from the win against France
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2024 Podcast: Inclusive sports, Deaflympics, compromise in French politics How the Paris Paralympics have boosted interest in inclusive sports in France. A look back at the origins of the first international games for deaf athletes, 100 years ago. And why it’s difficult, but necessary, for France’s deeply divided National Assembly to embrace the art of compromise.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2024 French church unlocks archives early on priest accused of sexual abuse Amid accusations of sexual abuse against late priest Abbé Pierre, France's Catholic church has decided to open its archives on the once venerated figure decades earlier than planned.
France 24 · Sep 12, 2024 Fifty years after fall of Ethiopia's empire, survivors remember terror of Derg dictatorship Exactly 50 years ago, on September 12, 1974, Ethiopia's last emperor, Haile Selassie, was deposed after 44 years in power. A popular uprising and series of nationwide strikes put an end to the monarchy. The military then took over, leading to the feared Derg dictatorship, which remained in power until…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2024 Hundreds of children repatriated from Syria to France are 'doing well' France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says that 364 repatriated children of French parents suspected of joining the Islamic State armed group in Syria and Iraq a decade ago are "doing well".
France 24 · Sep 12, 2024 US presidential election: How significant is Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris? US pop superstar Taylor Swift came out last night in support of Vice President Kamala Harris in the US presidential race, ending speculation about whether the singer-songwriter would share her political views ahead of November's election. The move is sparking questions about the impact Swift's support for Harris could have…
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024 Macron-Barnier duo is neither a coalition nor cohabitation – could it be a ‘coalitation’? In the weeks leading up to the appointment of Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister, there was one word in particular to hang on the lips of those at the Elysée Palace – “coalitation”.
Cycling Weekly · Sep 12, 2024 Mark Cavendish’s greatest wins, ranked from World Championships to Tour de France Choosing the best from 165 UCI wins, including 35 Tour de France stages, was never going to be an easy job. So Tom Thewlis called up a panel of experts to help select Mark Cavendish’s greatest hits
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024 Five people hospitalised in France with suspected botulism linked to pesto sauce French government promptly recalls wild garlic pesto sauce and sends samples for testing