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France in Africa: why Macron's policies increased distrust and anger

French west Africa has experienced five coups in the past three years. Underpinning most of these coups is hostility towards France, a former colonial authority. Mohamed Bazoum of Niger’s downfall in July 2023 comes after coups in Mali in August 2020, Chad in April 2021, Burkina Faso in September 2022…

The Conversation

The year Rolling Stones shook St. Tropez

In 1971, the band fled UK tax rates for the south of France, glamorizing the Riviera for rock stars to come

Salon

French historic landmarks threatened by ravages of climate change

Located off the coast of the southern French city of Marseille, the Château d'If has withstood the wear and tear of time. But today, this landmark is facing the threat of climate change. In recent years, sea levels have risen by 15 centimetres, forcing the castle to close 180 days…

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Feelin' hot: France posts record temperatures for month of September

France recorded its hottest September day ever, weather authorities said Monday. On Tuesday, the maximum is expected to be homogeneous with 30 to 34°C over almost the whole country.

Radio France Internationale

France bans vegan ‘steaks’ and ‘ribs’

France is taking steps to ban meat-related names like “steak” and “spare ribs” on plant-based food products, citing a need to eliminate “misleading claims” in the food industry.

The Week

Niger PM looks to mend bridges with Ecowas, promises 'swift withdrawal' of French troops

Niger's military-appointed prime minister has said he sees hopes of a deal with the Economic Communuity of West African States (Ecowas) – that threatened to use force to restore civilian rule after a coup in July – with "exchanges" reportedly also underway between French forces in Niamey and the Nigerien…

Radio France Internationale

Rugby World Cup 2023: The best bars and pubs to watch the final

England are third, but tonight sees New Zealand attempt to wrestle the trophy from South Africa — here’s where to follow along in London

Evening Standard

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England can’t sack Steve Borthwick after World Cup ‘hand grenade’, says Mike Tindall

The RFU must give head coach time after the situation he inherited even if France campaign is an abject failure, argues 2003 winner

Evening Standard

France's four-day working week: Less is more

What if we worked a four-day week? In France, the idea is gaining ground. Some business owners have already made the switch. From company attractiveness to employees’ wellbeing, the formula seems to be working. We take a closer look at this new working schedule and explore which sectors are implementing…

France 24

France readies new salvo against labelling for meat substitutes

The French government said Monday it was preparing a new decree against using meat-related terms like "steak" or "grill" being used to describe plant-based products.

Radio France Internationale

Schools in France send dozens of Muslim girls home for wearing abayas

Schoolgirls who refused to change out of the robes have been sent home with a letter to parents on secularism.

Al Jazeera

France World Cup lock Bastien Chalureau insists ‘I’m not racist’ despite conviction

The lock is appealing against a suspended prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack in 2020

The Independent UK

World War I memorials in France and Belgium are vying again to become UNESCO World Heritage sites

Belgium and France want the countless headstones, cemeteries and memorials from World War I recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites to make sure people stop and think about the meaning and value of peace

The Independent UK

‘Competitive animals’ England chew over underdog tag for Argentina tie

Having arrived at their team base in northern France, the 2019 finalists are remaining upbeat about their upcoming World Cup campaign

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French President Emmanuel Macron to attend G20 Summit in Delhi, travel to B'desh next for bilateral visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit taking place under India's presidency on September 9-10, and will then travel to Bangladesh for a bilateral visit. Read further on dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

Millionaire businessman donates €10m to struggling French food charity

Head of the French luxury LVMH empire, Bernard Arnault said he would donate €10 million to Les Restos du Coeur, a charity that provides meals and groceries for those in need. The organisation had earlier warned it may have to turn away some 150,000 people this winter as it struggles…

The Guardian - UK

No more cordon blur: France tries again to ban meaty language on vegetarian products

Terms such as ‘steak’, ‘grill’ and ‘spare ribs’ to be removed from plant-based foods if agriculture ministry’s decree is accepted by EU

The Independent UK

Bastien Chalureau says he is ‘not a racist’ following France World Cup call-up

The lock is appealing against a suspended prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack in 2020.

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France's dress code dispute: What's behind back-to-school ban on abayas?

France's 12 million pupils are back at school after the summer break. In a nation that prides itself on its state education system, hot topics include a lack of teachers, exam reform, the skyrocketing cost of supplies for parents and how to tackle bullying. But the education ministry's ban on…

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Macron open to ‘experimenting’ with school uniforms as abaya ban row mounts

French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door Monday to experimenting in some public schools with uniforms or a dress code amid debate in France over a ban in classrooms on long robes worn mainly by Muslims.

The Conversation

Guide to the Classics: Simone Weil’s The Need for Roots

To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognised need of the human soul.

The Independent UK

France's Macron supports experimenting with uniforms in some schools amid debate over ban on robes

French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the door to experimenting in some public schools with uniforms or a dress code

The Hindu

President Macron to raise risks against ‘partitioning of the world’ at G-20

At G-20 summit, France President Emmanuel Macron to focus on deepening French engagement with Indo-Pacific region. Visit to India, Bangladesh to intensify focus on region with French historic presence. Macron to recall France's determination to stand by Bangladesh on humanitarian front, Rohingya crisis and UN peacekeeping operations. Elysee Palace hosted…

The Independent UK

William and Kate to travel to France for men’s Rugby World Cup

The prince and princess will watch England and Wales compete – the same weekend as the start of Harry’s Invictus Games in Germany.

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby defends sport’s drug-test programmes amid World Cup concern

Positive tests from Rhys Webb and Elton Jantjies have raised fears doping is becoming more common but World Rugby’s chief executive rejected the idea

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