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Conscription in Israel upends families as war in Gaza drags on

Of the 360,000 reservists called up for Israel’s military operations since October 7, around one-third have families to provide for. With fewer hands around the house, the partners of many reservists have had to give up work altogether. And while the Israeli government has made funds available to help those…

France 24

For Colombia's most beloved cyclist, winning isn't the point

Rigoberto Urán has never won the Tour de France or Olympics gold. But he's still a superstar. "I think lots of people identify with me because they want to win but don't quite make it," he says.

WEKU

France ramps up New Year's Eve security amid terrorist threat

France will deploy more than 95,000 police and military personnel for New Year's Eve festivities amid a heightened terrorist threat that authorities say demands tighter controls.

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UN calls emergency meeting after Russian strikes kill 31: ‘Attacks against civilians are unacceptable’

US, France and the UK condemn Russia’s onslaught as 31 people confirmed dead

The Independent UK

From Swift to Musk and Tusk: 10 figures who defined 2023

From Iran to Hollywood, in the domains of space travel, football and tech, 2023 was a year shaped by strong personalities. Some inspired us, most made us reflect, and others occasionally annoyed us. As the year comes to an end, FRANCE 24 has selected some of the personalities leaving a…

France 24

Row in France as government reluctant to back dry January

Addiction experts urge state to promote month of abstinence but alcohol lobby says idea is out of step with French culture

The Guardian - UK

France fortifies New Year's Eve celebrations, fearing terrorist threats increase

France gets into high gear for New Year's Eve with a whopping 90,000 officers deployed! With a dash of caution and a whole lot of style, Paris braces for a...

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Ticket To Nicaragua: African, Asian Migrants Seek Shortcut To US

Nicaragua has become a hot spot for migrants from around the world seeking to avoid a brutal trek through the Darien Gap jungle -- including the 303 Indians whose plane was grounded last week in France on their way to the Central American nation.

International Business Times

France reforms strike rules for air traffic controllers after year of turbulence

New rules governing air traffic controllers' right to strike in France were signed into law on Friday, marking the end of a turbulent year for the aviation transport sector.

Radio France Internationale

France ramps up security for New Year's Eve mobilising 90,000 police amid 'very high' terror threat

The tight security comes after a tourist was killed in a knife attack near the Eiffel Tower on December 2

Evening Standard

France heightens security for New Year’s Eve, with 90,000 police officers to be mobilized

French officials say security will be tight across the country on New Year’s Eve, with 90,000 law enforcement officers set to be deployed

The Independent UK

British mother and son skiing off-piste killed in avalanche in France

‘A family is decimated, and we are very sad in Saint-Gervais,’ local mayor says

The Independent UK

25 Indians from grounded flight seeking asylum in France will be detained for 8 more days: Report

These 25 passengers were not on the flight carrying 276 mostly Indian passengers which took off for Mumbai on Monday afternoon after four days of being held at the Vatry airport.

The Hindu

A frantic push to safeguard the Paris Olympics promises thousands of jobs and new starts after riots

Organizers of the Paris Olympics urgently need thousands of security guards to help keep athletes and spectators safe and reduce the likelihood of another deadly extremist attack in the French capital

The Independent UK

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France 24

AI, rizz, coup belt… Top 10 terms of 2023

In political speeches, UN resolutions, social media posts or everyday speak, they were the terms in 2023 that everyone used – or should have used. Some were brand new, others old-new, but they all had a particular resonance this year.

Louder

"I have an addictive personality. I have five hundred guitars, five hundred amps. Things escalate": Joe Bonamassa comes clean

Joe Bonamassa is a lauded blues guitar hero and much more, but he's no stranger to self-doubt. We met him ahead of a scorching show in France

The National (Scotland)

New Edinburgh contract 'no-brainer' says Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe has played in France and England and could command lucrative offers from far and wide. But after signing a one-year contract…

The National (Scotland)

Police in Italy and France assist in search for missing Scottish cyclist

POLICE in Italy and France are searching for a Dundee cyclist who lost contact with his family near Monaco.

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International Business Times

'Rude And Inappropriate': Sophie Marceau Remembers Depardieu

Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.

Radio France Internationale

India and France to fete 25 years of military ties with Macron visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will preside over India’s Republic Day celebrations next month to cap the 25th anniversary of strategic military ties worth billions of euros for France's arms industry.

France 24

Women's rights and women wronged in 2023

The year saw progress on women’s rights in some countries, such as Spain’s introduction of menstrual leave, France’s bid to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution and the arrival of the #MeToo movement in Taiwan. But there were also setbacks in 2023, from Taliban edicts tightening restrictions on Afghan women…

Radio France Internationale

UK eases Brexit travel restrictions for EU students on language trips

Students from France and other European Union countries will be able to travel more easily on language and cultural trips to the UK after the British government on Thursday simplified the rules for entering the country.

International Business Times

UK Lifts Brexit Obstacles For French Students

Britain on Thursday lifted some costly obstacles placed on school trips post Brexit -- but only for students from France as campaigners called for all EU countries to benefit.

Radio France Internationale

French health chiefs ban oyster sales in Bordeaux amid norovirus scare

Health authorities in southwestern France have temporarily banned the sales of oysters from the famous Bay of Arcachon after several people suffered food poisoning.

France 24

Indigenous leader Raoni 'wants to make sure' Brazil's Lula will keep promises on Amazon

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire expressed concern that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva might fail to keep his promises on the Amazon rainforest, particularly on demarcating the lands of Indigenous peoples. Although Raoni, who is chief of the Amazonian Kayapo people, admitted that…

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