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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

Evening Standard

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 Conversation

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 Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

Peyper is one of the referees at the tournament in France

The Independent UK

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.

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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…

France 24

History means nothing, New Zealand boss Foster tells squad ahead of Italy clash

New Zealand boss Ian Foster dismissed his nation's unbeaten record against Italy as irrelevant as the teams prepared to meet on Friday night in the 2023 World Cup in France.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron backs ‘autonomy’ for Corsica ‘within the French Republic’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday threw his weight behind a status of autonomy for Corsica “within the French Republic”, though warning that any devolved powers for the Mediterranean island must be agreed with the French state – and not “against” it.

France 24

‘I try to photograph the unseen’: Michael Kenna on 50 years of shooting breathtaking landscapes

A new book celebrates half a century of work by the landmark English photographer, who has captured everything from factories to shrines in stunning black-and-white images

The Guardian - UK

France's government promises to root out school bullies, reacting to wide anger over child suicides

The French government is promising a series of measures to curb bullying in schools, reacting to nationwide concern over recent suicides of schoolchildren

The Independent UK

French ambassador to Niger returns to Paris after weeks of tension

France's ambassador to Niger landed in Paris on Wednesday, after weeks of tension with the post-coup regime in the West African country who demanded his expulsion.

Radio France Internationale

French equality watchdog finds 90% of online pornography abuses women

Report urges changes in the law to make it easier to take down content and prosecute its makers

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France 24

'Stroke of Luck': Woody Allen's first French film

After expanding his universe of urban intellectuals from New York to Barcelona, Rome and Paris, Woody Allen goes a step further with "Coup de Chance" – or "Stroke of Luck" – his first movie in French. For FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson, it's a French film that's also unmistakably…

The Guardian - UK

UN criticises France’s ban on its Olympic athletes wearing headscarves

Dress codes should not be imposed on women, spokesperson says, after Paris Games ban affecting French athletes

The Guardian - UK

MEPs likely to push back on plans to allow spying on journalists

Press freedom campaigners call for draft proposal to approve use of spyware on phones to be axed

The Conversation

What is an abaya − and why does it cause such controversy in France? A scholar of European studies explains

Worn by some Muslim women, an abaya is a long, loose-fitting, robelike garment that covers the entire body, except for the face, hands and feet. Through the abaya, women can express their religious identity and dedication to following Islamic guidelines regarding modest attire.

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Al Jazeera

France’s abaya ban risks isolating Muslim students, experts say

Al Jazeera speaks to a teacher, rights lawyer, expert and activist on tensions between the state and Muslim minority.

France 24

French stand-up comedian David Castello-Lopes on the funny side of authenticity

A well-known French comedian who is also a journalist has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he combines the two. David Castello-Lopes is embarking on a tour of France and Switzerland with his stand-up show "Authentique", or Authentic. He challenges what is authentic and what is not, both as part…

France 24

France's ambassador to Niger back in Paris after expulsion by junta

France’s ambassador to Niger landed in Paris Wednesday, the foreign ministry said, after weeks of tensions between Paris and the post-coup regime in the West African country who demanded his expulsion.

Radio France Internationale

Namibia boss Coetzee hails his warriors before Uruguay clash at World Cup

Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee paid tribute to the mentality and fighting spirit of his bruised and try-battered squad ahead of their final game on Wednesday night at the rugby union World Cup against Uruguay.

The Independent UK

France's withdrawal from Niger could jeopardize counterterrorism operations in the Sahel

The French troops who are being forced out of Niger were seen as a key line of defense in efforts led by the West, particularly the U.S. and France, to fight against jihadi violence in Africa’s hard-hit Sahel region

Radio France Internationale

UN reacts after France bans hijab for its athletes at Paris Olympics

The UN has issued a strong statement saying that it is opposed to most dress codes for women in any circumstances after France barred its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

The Guardian - UK

From brave women to fake heads, UK show explores the many facets of spying

Imperial War Museum exhibition will tell story of Noor Inayat Khan as it recounts tales of courage, ingenuity and deception

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