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Bayrou lays out his budget strategy, one week ahead of no-confidence vote

François Bayrou has placed his government’s survival on a high-stakes confidence vote, urging France to back his tough budget plans despite mounting calls for his departure.

Radio France Internationale

Rugby World Cup roundup: France demolish Brazil, South Africa edge Italy, Ireland win

Marine Ménager helped to set France on their way to the last eight against Brazil, South Africa beat Italy and Ireland defeated Spain

The Guardian - UK

French PM Says 'Fate Of France' At Stake In Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Sunday the destiny of France was at stake in a forthcoming confidence vote, which he called to resolve a budget standoff but is expected to lose.

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How the Caribbean became a front line in France's fight against the cocaine trade

France is to boost its military and police presence in its Caribbean overseas territory of Guadeloupe, in a bid to clamp down on escalating cocaine trafficking in the region that is driving unprecedented levels of violence. Local officials in both Guadeloupe and Martinique say they're finally being heard, but one…

Radio France Internationale

How a children’s chocolate drink became a symbol of French colonialism

With its red fez, broad smile and simplified French, Banania’s mascot has been associated with racist stereotypes.

Al Jazeera

Bayeux Tapestry: Thousands rally against ‘catastrophic’ move of 1,000-year-old relic from France to London

More than 64,000 people have signed a petition calling on Emmanuel Macron to revoke the loan of a 1,000-year-old tapestry to London

The Independent UK

How forests decimated by wildfires still have the power to heal

Wildfires that ripped through Europe this summer, forcing thousands to flee and leaving vast areas of forest in ashes, were the worst the continent has seen in decades. Scientists say climate extremes are driving the destruction. Yet forests have an incredible capacity to recover – sometimes naturally, and sometimes with…

Radio France Internationale

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Car rams into crowd outside bar in northern France, killing one

Police launch investigation into escalation of dispute in bar in Évreux, Normandy, after five others injured

The Guardian - UK

France says US should not refuse Palestinians access to UN summit

France has insisted there should be no restrictions on access to next month's UN General Assembly, after the United States said it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority. Under an agreement as the host of UN headquarters in New York, the US is not supposed to refuse…

Radio France Internationale

France’s photojournalism festival opens with focus on war and climate crisis

The 37th edition of the renowned international festival of photojournalism, "Visa pour l’Image", held in the south of France, opens its doors on Saturday. From war zones to climate disasters, the photos on display show the reality of events shaping the world today — and the resilience of those living…

Radio France Internationale

Income inequality

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about France’s proposed wealth tax. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan, and of course, the new quiz and bonus question, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale

Shelton’s first career retirement and Tiafoe loss leave US men reeling at Open

Ben Shelton retired for the first time in his career and Frances Tiafoe lost within an hour, leaving Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul as US men’s last hopes

The Guardian - US

Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war

European Union’s two biggest economies have agreed to push for measures targeting companies that support Russia’s war.

Al Jazeera

US denies visas to Palestinian Authority leaders for UN general assembly

Step comes when France is leading a push to recognise Palestinian state after Israel’s unyielding bombing of Gaza

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Cycling News

Jonas Vingegaard on the defensive from Almeida and UAE Team Emirates as Tour de France roles reverse at Vuelta a España – GC Analysis

Round three in Grand Tour battle sees Visma go full defence mode, as UAE allow climbing support to chase break stages

International Business Times

France, Germany Vow To Up Pressure On 'Ogre' Putin

The leaders of France and Germany on Friday vowed to step up pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, warning that President Vladimir Putin was showing little appetite to end Moscow's three-and-a-half year onslaught against its neighbour.

International Business Times

US To Refuse Visas To Palestinian Officials At UN Summit On State

The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month's UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.

Euronews

French air traffic controllers delay strike until October: What does this mean for travellers?

Fresh dates have been announced for next month, with the union extending strike action over several days.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Labour's calamitous first year has turned the country into a tinderbox

On the bright side, it’s not as bad as France, where the government may have to be bailed out by the IMF. There the tumbrils are rolling and the French Left is planning what looks like a general strike, with the fun slogan, “Bloquons tout” or ‘block everything’. Emmanuel Macron…

Radio France Internationale

Comorian woman says justice minister among men who raped her for years

A young Comorian woman, Raanti A, has spoken to RFI about multiple rapes she alleges she was subjected to by a man she is related to, who she says also invited several other men to sexually abuse her – one of whom she claims is the Comorian minister of justice.

Radio France Internationale

French villages rely on bottled water as forever chemicals taint supplies

Towns in rural north-east France have been forced to give up tap water after record levels of toxic “forever chemicals”, or PFAS, were found. Locals are worried about their health, while mayors say they have been left powerless.

Al Jazeera

Russia, China slam European nations over Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions move

Russia said it ‘strongly condemns’ actions of Germany, France and UK as China says sanctions move ‘counterproductive’.

Euronews

Inflation in France, Spain and Italy was lower than expected in August, data shows

Inflation remained subdued in three of the four biggest economies in the European Union, fuelling hopes that the European Central Bank will not see the necessity to change the key interest rates in September.

Cycling News

'I don't know when I'll compete again, and that's hard' - Race return date uncertain for injured four-time Vuelta a España podium finisher Enric Mas

Movistar leader abandoned in Tour de France with thrombophlebitis in his left leg

Cycling News

Remco Evenepoel makes return to racing next week at the Tour of Britain

Belgian back in the saddle from September 2-7 for the first time after withdrawing from the Tour de France

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