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Smith leads New Zealand's Italian job to close in on last eight at World Cup

Talk was of an upset in Lyon on Friday night which would eliminate New Zealand after the group stages at a rugby union World Cup for the first time in the 10 competitions stretching back 36 years.

Radio France Internationale

French police are being accused of systemic discrimination in landmark legal case

France’s highest administrative authority held a landmark hearing over accusations of systemic discrimination in identity checks by French police

The Independent UK

'In hip-hop you have the freedom to be who you are': Choreographer Marion Motin

She's been referred to in France as the "choreographer of the stars". Marion Motin toured as a dancer with Madonna before choreographing videos for Dua Lipa, Stromae, and Christine and the Queens. Her latest work, "The Last Call", showing at Paris's historic Palais Garnier, is a personal piece about losing…

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Making the perfect oak barrel: The French tradition of cooperage

Half of the one million oak barrels produced worldwide each year are made in France. French cooperage is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to the Gauls and plays a key role in the excellence of the world's finest wines. Choosing the right oak trees, cutting, seasoning and charring the…

France 24

Paris launches emergency plan to fight spread of bed bugs

France’s Transport Ministry and Paris's town hall on Friday launched a battle plan to fight bed bugs that have recently appeared in public transport and cinemas. The measures come as France hosts the Rugby World Cup, which has drawn tens of thousands of visitors.

Radio France Internationale

IOC allows Paris Olympics participants to wear hijabs at athletes’ village

French athletes are still subject to a headscarf ban as their sports federation restricts the hijab during the games.

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French schools' ban on abayas and headscarves is supposedly about secularism − but it sends a powerful message about who 'belongs' in French culture

France’s decision to ban public school students from wearing the abaya – a long dress or robe popular among women in certain Muslim cultures – and the male equivalent, the qamis, has faced criticism since Aug. 27, 2023, when the country’s education minister announced the new rule.

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France records hottest September ever as warm weather persists

The month of September has been the hottest in mainland France since records began in 1900, the country's weather office has announced, as the late heatwave looks set to continue.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

Ange Capuozzo will be winging it for Italy against New Zealand while Scotland chase a bonus-point win against luckless Romania

The Guardian - UK

UK economy makes stronger recovery from pandemic than first thought

Revisions to figures show stronger performance than Germany and France but momentum starts to stall

The Guardian - UK

French state faces landmark class action for police racial profiling

France's highest administrative court will on Friday consider its first class action against the state, alleging racial profiling by police – and may in the process shape future social activism.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria expands English-language learning as France's influence ebbs

Algeria is among many countries in Africa to take steps to transition parts of its education system away from French and toward English

The Independent UK

France faces court action over widespread use of racial profiling

Rights groups hope to bring end to discrimination they say has gone unaddressed by successive governments

The Guardian - UK

Six women rescued from back of lorry in France after texts to BBC reporter

One of the women was able to share her live location with reporter who alerted police

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Battle for blue-collar votes: Biden, Trump court striking auto workers in Michigan

As France, Italy and others wonder if the working-class voters who now vote far right will ever return to the left, the sight of a US president walking a picket line in support of striking auto workers certainly grabbed headlines here. We ask about Joe Biden's embrace of his blue-collar…

France 24

Six female migrants rescued from truck in France after calling journalist for help

Six female migrants trapped inside a refrigerated food truck were rescued by French police after one of the women made a distress call to a reporter, the BBC and French authorities said Thursday.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup permutations: Which teams can qualify for quarter-finals?

The tournament will conclude with the final at the Stade de France on Saturday 28 October

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Why England matches hit by empty seats as frustration mounts

While the action has been stellar on the pitch, logistical problems are putting a dampener on the tournament in France

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Salif Keïta, the defiant Malian football legend who created history on and off the field

Former Malian footballer Salif “Domingo” Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its relationship with the world. His influence was also felt in Europe, when he helped shine a light on the rights of French footballers…

The Independent UK

Macron proposes limited autonomy for France's Mediterranean island of Corsica

French President Emmanuel Macron is proposing granting limited autonomy for Corsica in a modest step toward nationalist sentiment on the Mediterranean island

The Guardian - UK

Six women rescued from back of lorry in France after texts to reporter

Women aiming to reach UK or Ireland realised lorry was heading in wrong direction and contacted BBC journalist

Radio France Internationale

Number of abortions in France reaches highest level in 30 years

In 2022 the number of medical abortions in France reached its highest level since 1990, thanks to a simplified process for women wishing to terminate unwanted pregnancies.

The Independent UK

Japan vs Samoa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Jaco Peyper

Peyper is one of the referees at the tournament in France

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New Hyosung GV300S-Evo Cruiser Launched In France

South Korean manufacturer Hyosung has released the GV300S-Evo cruiser in the French market. The new model gets a retro design and a 296cc V-twin.

France 24

Who's in the driving seat? Safety concerns over San Francisco's driverless taxis

If you happen to be in San Francisco and need to take a taxi, you might be in for a bit of a surprise. Some 600 driverless taxis are now in operation. But even in a city famous for being at the forefront of technology, these cabs are still hitting…

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