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'A home for the language': France prepares to open museum of French

The Cité Internationale de la Langue Française, a museum celebrating the history and future of the French language, will open to the public at the end of October in a former royal palace near Paris.

Radio France Internationale

The downfall of France's African empire

Before his sudden demise, the shadowy Wagner Group leader helped unravel 60 years of French domination in Africa

Salon

Anatomy of a Fall director Justine Triet: ‘I didn’t feel that French cinema wanted me around’

When the film-maker won this year’s Palme d’Or, she shocked France with her acceptance speech. Here, the unrepentant auteur talks about women on trial – and working with her husband

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Migrant workers describe squalor and exploitation on Champagne vineyards

Authorities in France's Champagne region are investigating conditions on its famed vineyards after seasonal workers were found to be lodged in squalid accommodation. Now preparing to testify against their former employer, labourers told RFI about their gruelling experiences picking some of the world's most expensive grapes.

Radio France Internationale

Ease into autumn with the best southern French reds

Smooth, rich and full-bodied, the wines from the south of France come into their own at this time of year

The Guardian - UK

South Africa edge past England to set up World Cup final with New Zealand

For the second week running South Africa saw off an opponent at the rugby union World Cup by a solitary point. Last Sunday evening at the Stade de France, the defending champions held off France's late flurry to reach the semi-final. And on Saturday night at the same venue, they…

Radio France Internationale

Versailles Palace evacuated for sixth time after another bomb threat

France's Palace of Versailles was evacuated for the sixth time in a week on Saturday following a bomb threat. False alerts in the country have been increasing since a teacher was stabbed to death in a jihadist attack on 13 October.

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South Africa skipper Kolisi says squad's up for 'special' game against England

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi declared he and his teammates were ready and motivated for the World Cup semi-final against England on Saturday night at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale

Egypt peace summit seeks to foster unity on Gaza conflict

Leaders and officials from more than a dozen countries gathered in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, Saturday for a hastily arranged summit aimed at producing a roadmap for humanitarian relief in the Gaza Strip and reviving hopes of Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Radio France Internationale

Seven steps to heaven: how England can reach the Rugby World Cup final

Scoreboard pressure, smart bench work and getting the fundamentals right are all key to England’s chances of an upset

The Guardian - UK

France’s grief for Hamas’s victims is right – its suspicion of French Muslims is not

Events in Israel have inspired renewed public questioning about our true ‘Frenchness’ – even that of beloved football stars, says Guardian columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK

French intel says Palestinian rocket likely cause of Gaza hospital blast

France’s military intelligence agency says no evidence Israeli strike caused the blast at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital.

Al Jazeera

Air France pilot falls off cliff to his death while hiking California's towering Mount Whitney

A pilot from France who disappeared while hiking California’s towering Mount Whitney was found dead after falling about 1,000 feet off a cliff

The Independent UK

England must match physical South Africa but rugby gravity is hard to defy

Owen Farrell and his teammates can make this semi-final closer than many expect, however the Boks are No 1 for a reason

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Everyone has a buzzword except the Boks, who just keep doing their thing

The All Blacks have mythology. France? Romance. Argentina? Underdogs. But Rassie Erasmus’s South Africa are a vision cast in his image, one of ruthlessness, obsession and marginal gains

Radio France Internationale

Malagasy leader Rajoelina says opposition is seeking to derail elections

Madagascar is in the throes of a tense presidential election campaign, with 11 of the 13 candidates saying they've been unfairly treated by authorities, while the UN has accused police of using disproportionate force to disperse opposition rallies. Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina, who's standing for re-election on 16 November, responded…

Radio France Internationale

Macron says 'everything will be done' to bring back French hostages from Gaza

President Emmanuel Macron has spoken for the first time to the families of French nationals held hostage by Hamas, assuring them that France was working to secure their safe release.

The Independent UK

Rothko redefined: Major new exhibition of abstract artist opens in Paris to rave reviews

Foundation Louis Vuitton is hosting France’s first major Mark Rothko show since 1999

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Morocco names woman former journalist as ambassador to France

King Mohammed VI has named Samira Sitail as ambassador to France, filling a post that has laid empty for months amid a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa condemn death threat sent to scrum-half Cobus Reinach

The Springboks condemned the death threat sent to their scrum-half Cobus Reinach after South Africa’s quarter-final win over France

The Guardian - UK

England fans descend on Paris with South Africa favourites for semi-final

Steve Borthwick’s team have not captured the imagination in the World Cup while the Springboks have just beaten France

France 24

Rolling Stones release new album 'Hackney Diamonds' to rave reviews

The Rolling Stones have finally released "Hackney Diamonds", their first album of original songs since 2005. Comprising 12 tracks, the album is already getting rave reviews and features a number of noteworthy collaborations: Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Stevie Wonder. The British rock legends gave a concert in…

The Independent UK

No place for hooligans – South Africa condemn death threat sent to Cobus Reinach

The Montpellier scrum-half was targeted after the Springboks’ World Cup win over France.

The National (Scotland)

Kylian Mbappe's touching shirt gesture to Nathan Patterson after France vs Scotland

Nathan Patterson was rewarded for man-marking Kylian Mbappe during France vs Scotland.

The Independent UK

Springboks respond to sickening death threats against Cobus Reinach at Rugby World Cup

Reinach received the threats on social media after South Africa beat France in the World Cup quarter-finals

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