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French health minister resigns over contentious immigration law

France's health minister has resigned over the adoption of a controversial immigration law backed by the far-right, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, while denying there was any rebellion within President Emmanuel Macron's cabinet.

Radio France Internationale

France's Périgord region, the land of a thousand and one castles

With a thousand castles and almost as many churches, France’s south-western Périgord region is a paradise for lovers of ancient stones. Aude, 32, has inherited the fortress of Commarque. The young Parisian left everything behind to protect this 12th-century monument. Gastronomy is also a key part of life in the…

France 24

Brexit pain could be eased for Brits with homes in France under new law

Exclusive: UK citizens with residences in France may be granted an automatic long-stay visa

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France Takes Stricter Stance on Immigration, Passes Controversial New Law

In an act of political tightrope walking, the French Parliament has approved a divisive immigration law that has raised eyebrows and stirred debate. The co...

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French Govt Seeks To Calm Tensions Over Immigration Bill

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday sought to restore unity to his centrist ruling party after the adoption of a tough immigration bill under pressure from the far right sparked an unprecedented rebellion within its ranks.

International Business Times

EU court annuls approval of French pandemic aid to Air France and Air France-KLM

Low-cost airlines Ryanair and Malta Air have won a court case against the European Union’s decision to approve billions of euros in state aid by the French government to holding company Air France-KLM during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

'The far right is now in power': French media blast tough immigration law

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, December 20: French media almost unanimously criticise the controversial immigration law backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron. While the left sees the legislation as pandering to the far right, the right is mostly critical of the process leading to its passing. Also: two…

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A Rwandan doctor gets 24-year prison sentence in France for his role in the 1994 genocide

A Rwandan doctor has been sentenced by a Paris court to 24 years in prison for his role in the 1994 genocide in his home country

The Independent UK

Emmanuel Macron to make TV address after France passes tough new migration law

The measures in the new legislation include limiting foreigners' access to social benefits

Evening Standard

French Court Jails Rwandan Ex-doctor 24 Years Over 1994 Genocide

A French court on Wednesday sentenced former Rwandan doctor Sosthene Munyemana to 24 years in prison for his involvement in the 1994 genocide of Tutsis in his native East African country.

International Business Times

France passes controversial immigration bill amid deep division in Macron’s party

Strict new law contains so many hardline measures that the far-right Marine Le Pen has claimed it as an ‘ideological victory’

The Guardian - UK

French parliament adopts toughened immigration law backed by far right

France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday passed a government bill tightening rules for immigration, despite a rebellion within the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron's governing party after it was backed by the far right.

France 24

Alex Batty's mother 'spent summer living in caravan in France using fake name'

Melanie Batty was reportedly polite and pleasant, but always alone

Evening Standard

French Jews speak out amid rising anti-Semitism

Since the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel's crushing response in the Gaza Strip, more than 1,500 anti-Semitic acts have been recorded in France – three times as many as in the whole of 2022. For many French Jews, this outpouring of hatred has awakened a feeling of vulnerability. We…

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France legislates for repatriation of more human remains from museums

France's parliament has passed a bill that paves the way for human remains contained in its museum collections to be repatriated to their countries of origin for burial.

TechRadar

Spotify and Deezer push back against France's streaming tax – what does it mean for your subscription prices?

Spotify says that that the proposed 1.2% streaming tax is likely to cause a 10% price hike in subscription prices for customers in France.

Al Jazeera

Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa

It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.

Radio France Internationale

France to sanction some extremist Israeli settlers for 'unacceptable violence'

France is to sanction certain extremist Israeli settlers, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Tuesday, denouncing "unacceptable" violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

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The Independent UK

The UK and France reiterate that Russia's invasion of Ukraine must end in failure as US aid falters

Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure

Radio France Internationale

France joins 10-nation coalition against Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes

France has joined a US-led international force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

Radio France Internationale

France's TotalEnergies to invest billions in Nigeria

French energy giant TotalEnergies is ready to invest $6 billion (5.5 billion euro) over several years in Nigeria's oil and energy industry, especially in gas and offshore projects.

International Business Times

France, UK To Support Ukraine 'For As Long As It Takes': Cameron

France and the UK will support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion "for as long as it takes", British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Tuesday, adding it was "essential" that President Vladimir Putin was defeated.

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Biggest upsets in World Cup history

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The Independent UK

A Rwandan doctor in France faces 30 years in prison for alleged role in his country's 1994 genocide

A French court is expected to rule Tuesday on charges against a Rwandan doctor for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide in his home country

Latin Times

US Announces 10-nation Coalition To Combat Houthi Attacks In Red Sea

The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."

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