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'Something unique': Stephane Pommier's French vineyard adventure

Tour the vineyards and villages of Champagne and Burgundy.

Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2024

NGOs say France detained more migrants last year than in 2022

France held slightly more undocumented migrants in detention centres last year than in 2022, NGOs said on Tuesday, warning of increasing violence inside.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2024

Bagnaia And Marquez Dueling In Spain Is Exactly Why We Love MotoGP

MotoGP racers are some of the best in the world, at the top of their game, and Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez put on a masterclass at the 2024 Spanish GP.

RideApart · Apr 30, 2024

In Lebanon, Top French Diplomat Seeks Israel-Hezbollah De-escalation

France's top diplomat on Sunday urged de-escalation between Israel and the Hezbollah movement during his second visit to Lebanon since cross-border tensions flared alongside the Gaza war.

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024

CDS Gen Chauhan's visit to France reaffirms long-standing strategic partnership: Govt

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan interacted with top executives of several French defence majors, including Dassault Aviation, Safran and Naval Group, with a view to build futuristic capabilities of the Indian armed forces.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

The real star of the Paris Olympics is the storied River Seine

The Seine will play a starring role in this summer's Paris Olympics, with the opening ceremony set to take place on the river, which will also host swimming events. Here are things you need to know about the storied waterway.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024

Larger-than-life photos make heroes of France's amateur athletes

Olympic spirit is the inspiration for this year's Urban Eye (L’Oeil urbain) photo festival in Corbeil-Essonnes outside Paris. Photographer in residence Cyril Zannettacci chose to celebrate amateur athletes through larger-than-life portraits in his outdoor exhibition "Citius, Altius, Fortius".

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024

It’s hard being black in France, says Omar Sy after Aya Nakamura racism row

Star of Lupin says notions of justice, equality and fraternity have been shaken along with his optimism

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024

A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops

An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2024

France's FM in Lebanon to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation

France's Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné was in Lebanon on Sunday to push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024