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Musical chairs at France’s National Assembly

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the standing committees in France’s National Assembly. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and bushels of good music – all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2024

France's first wind-propelled cargo ship successfully crosses Atlantic

A French company is looking to decarbonise the shipping industry, one sailing boat at a time. Its vessel Anemos successfully completed its first Atlantic crossing this week, reducing emissions by up to 90 percent compared to conventional fuel-powered ships.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2024

‘Turn to the right’: What Macron’s choice of Barnier as PM means for France

By placating the far-right National Rally, Macron has given it credibility despite its election loss, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2024

The Goldman Case's "seductive" suspect

Director Cédric Kahn discusses recreating the trial of a man who "had a relationship to truth that was very blurry"

Salon · Sep 6, 2024

Stone Age burial ground in France used for 800 years is nearly all male — and ancient DNA reveals they're largely related

DNA analyses of human remains found at the site revealed that the majority of the male individuals buried there shared a paternal link.

LiveScience · Sep 6, 2024

Telegram to drop ‘people nearby’ feature and improve moderation

Pavel Durov says feature – which has had issues with bots and scammers – will be replaced

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024

France vs Italy LIVE! Nations League result, match stream and latest updates today

First Azzurri win in Paris for 70 years

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2024

France’s new PM welcomed by Brussels but faces uphill struggle at home

EU leaders have given France’s new PM Michel Barnier a warm welcome – but the former Brexit negotiator faces tough challenges, and opposition, on the domestic front.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2024

Woman Testifies Against Ex-Husband In Alleged Rape Scheme Trial

Gisèle Pélicot testifies against ex-husband and others in a shocking rape case in Avignon, France, revealing a disturbing pattern of abuse and betrayal.

Top News · Sep 6, 2024

Revolving door at French education ministry leaves school reforms in doubt

France has had four ministers of education in the last two and a half years, and may well get another one under newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier. In a country where the central government largely decides what happens in schools nationwide, the turnover has led to considerable uncertainty for…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2024