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Enbridge Sights Set on Offshore Wind Investments in France

Enbridge, a leading energy company, is exploring investment opportunities in offshore wind in France, while opting to avoid the US market. Learn more here.

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Former France basketball player forced to abandon Paris 2024 role following controversial Gaza post

A former France basketball player serving as an ambassador for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been forced to quit her role because of a controversy linked to a social media post related to the situation in Gaza

The Independent UK

'People don't want to talk about war': Taiwan civil defence battles invasion risk denial

Emerging civil defence groups in Taiwan have vowed to make the island's population better prepared for a potential attack by Chinese troops. Two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted an unprecedented grassroots mobilisation in favour of civil resilience, a large number of Taiwanese are still afraid that the…

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Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe Announced As European Production Hub

Yamaha has just announced the renaming of its MBK Industrie facility in France to Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe (YMME), which will serve as the company's European production hub.

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New French PM seeks to send strong message on law and order

Gabriel Attal attempts to set tone as Macron government tries to counter rise of Marine Le Pen’s far-right

The Guardian - UK

Why does France have a president and a prime minister? Latest PM resigns plunging the country into chaos

The latest Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu quit the government in a shock move on Monday, leaving the country facing political chaos

Evening Standard

How Anatomy of a Fall reversed French art cinema’s box office decline

Anatomy of a Fall, Justine Triet’s courtroom thriller about a writer accused of murdering her husband at their isolated mountain chalet, has won Golden Globes for best non-English language film and best screenplay. It is a triumph for French arthouse drama, which has been in decline in recent years.

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French basketball star resigns as Olympics ambassador over anti-Semitism row

Olympic Basketball 2009 meadlist, Emilie Gomis, has resigned as ambassador of the Paris Olympics Games after the organising committee held a meeting on Wednesday to address a controversy linked to a social media post about the Gaza war made by the former sports star.

Radio France Internationale

Nutri-score ranking: Algorithm evolves to help people choose healthier food

Several countries in Europe, including France, have already adopted the so-called Nutri-Score, a food ranking system displayed on packaging aimed at helping people choose healthier food. The system essentially gives food and drink items a score from A to E based on their key ingredients, such as sugar, salt and…

France 24

Who is France's youngest ever prime minister Gabriel Attal?

Aged just 34, Gabriel Attal has become the youngest prime minister in French history – a strong symbol as President Emmanuel Macron looks to revitalise his weakened government for the second half of his final term. He's also facing off challenges from the equally young far-right leader Jordan Bardella, a…

Radio France Internationale

Eyeing Future, Macron Breaks With Tradition By Picking Popular PM

By appointing Gabriel Attal prime minister, President Emmanuel Macron is betting on the youth and dynamism of the 34-year-old to beat the far-right in European elections but also shape a future after 2027 when he must step aside.

International Business Times

Film show: French courtroom drama 'Anatomy of a Fall' wins big at Golden Globes

Film critic Lisa Nesselson recaps the 81st Golden Globe awards, which are seen as a bellwether for the Oscars. French director Justine Triet's courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" won both best screenplay and best foreign language film, while Lily Gladstone made history as the first Indigenous actor to win…

France 24

Azerbaijan warns France not to 'intervene' in espionage case

Azerbaijan warned France Wednesday not to "intervene" in its internal affairs after Baku arrested a Frenchman on espionage charges with tensions running high between the two countries.

Radio France Internationale

With case filed to ICJ, South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

The International Court of Justice is to hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and seeking a halt to its military campaign. Israel has described the allegations against it as "baseless" and intended to stir up lethal hatred of Jews.…

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How South Korea became the champion of food waste recycling

Every year, 1.4 billion tons of food waste are discarded worldwide, with the majority ending up in landfill. Food waste accounts for some 6 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Since the beginning of the year, France has made it mandatory for food to be separated from other waste at source.…

France 24

War in Ukraine: 'There is no win-win solution', expert says

The respected author of a new book on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has told FRANCE 24 that he sees no peaceful solution to the conflict. Nicolas Tenzer is a non-resident senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis and Chairman of the Center for Studies and Research on…

Cycling News

Introducing Archie Ryan and Darren Rafferty, EF Education-EasyPost's new Irish talents

'It was really important to get experience as juniors abroad, because you just can’t do it in Ireland'

International Business Times

New French PM Chooses Cabinet After Macron Promotion

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was on Wednesday choosing his cabinet team after his stunning promotion by President Emmanuel Macron to become the youngest French head of government.

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'A lesson for Taiwan's coastal defence': How France's ill-fated 1884 invasion is remembered

The Taiwanese military regularly holds drills on what it calls "red beaches" – coastal areas deemed vulnerable to large enemy landings. As Beijing threatens to seize the island by force, Taiwanese historians and military planners are looking at past invasion attempts. Some say that a daring French amphibious attack on…

Radio France Internationale

France has enough electricity to last the winter despite cold snap

France will not have electricity worries this winter – even in the face of a cold snap like the one hitting the country this week. Last winter coal-fired plants had to be reactivated in the face of shortages.

The Independent UK

Buddymooning is the new honeymooning – so why are so many people against it?

The hottest new trend in weddings is to go on honeymoon not just with your spouse but with your mates, too. But what does ‘buddymooning’ mean for your friendship group, your finances or your future marriage? Eloise Hendy speaks to experts and buddymooning couples about a very modern spin on…

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Dakar 2024: Cornejo Wins Stage 4 And Takes The Overall Lead

You never know what's going to happen at Dakar, because even experienced riders can have mechanical, nav, or other issues while competitors have a good day.

France 24

Succession? Macron picks Gabriel Attal as youngest French prime minister

New year, new face. France's youngest-ever president has named the country's youngest-ever prime minister. We ask why Emmanuel Macron chose to replace Élisabeth Borne with Gabriel Attal and chart the meteoric rise of a 34-year-old Parisian who has already enjoyed stints as city councillor, party spokesperson, budget minister, government spokesperson…

France 24

How Gabriel Attal became France’s youngest-ever prime minister

After a swift rise up the ranks, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal took the reins as France’s new prime minister on Tuesday. With a background steeped in privilege, the first openly gay head of government is expected to bring new energy to President Emmanuel Macron’s government, which has been weakened by months…

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Gabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister

Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government spokesperson then education minister and had polled as the most popular minister in the outgoing government.

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