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The long and winding history of the war on abortion drugs

Along with the stethoscope and camembert cheese, mifepristone may be one of France’s greatest inventions. It’s one of two drugs taken for medical abortions, along with misoprostol, and has been making headlines in the US, where a Texas judge issued a ruling to ban it nationwide. FRANCE 24 takes a…

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World powers pull their citizens as violence roils Sudan

World powers evacuated more people from Sudan on Wednesday in complex international operations prompted by an eruption of fighting that has sent thousands of foreigners and many more Sudanese people fleeing for safety

The Independent UK

Film director Catherine Corsini denies wrongdoing on set of film shortlisted for Palme d’Or

The row over Le Retour, which will have its world premiere at next month’s Cannes film festival, has divided France’s film world with one director announcing a boycott

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France becomes first EU country to open visa service in Mosul, Iraq

France inaugurated a new visa application center in Mosul, northern Iraq, on Wednesday. It is the first European facility of its kind in the city that is being rebuilt after it was retaken from the Islamic State armed group that occupied the town between 2014-17 and used it as its…

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England boss Simon Middleton says ‘right person’ will be best to succeed him

The Red Roses face a Grand Slam showdown against France at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Women’s Six Nations: Marlie Packer and Hannah Botterman to start England’s finale against France

Red Roses set for Grand Slam-decider at Twickenham

Evening Standard

Emily Scarratt reflects on Red Roses journey ahead of landmark Twickenham clash

England face France in a Women's Six Nations decider at Twickenham on Saturday and are set to smash the world record for highest attendance to watch a women's international match

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Effigy of President Emmanuel Macron beaten with metal bars and burned in violent scenes

A mob was videoed in Notre Dame square in Grenoble on Monday, mocking the head of state on the first anniversary of him winning a second term.

Daily Mirror

Paris Hilton almost 'upstaged' bride Sofia Richie in 'stunning' silver dress, say fans

Paris Hilton was compared to a mermaid, Grace Kelly and even Princess Diana after she wore a stunning dress to pal Sofia Richie's wedding in France at the weekend

Daily Mirror

Protest over disabled access in France before Paris Olympics

An influential disabled rights group in France is boycotting a conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, in protest at the failure to make Paris more accessible ahead of the 2024 Olympics

The Independent UK

Netflix Tour de France documentary release date confirmed with new trailer

Tour de France: Unchained to debut on June 8, 2023

Cycling News

French fries may be linked to depression

Fried potatoes may now be linked to anxiety and depression, in addition to obesity, diabetes and heart disease

Salon

UK finds itself at back of the queue in Sudan evacuation

Britain criticised for prioritising embassy staff as Germany and France celebrate evacuating hundreds of citizens

The Guardian - UK

Sacked France women's team boss Diacre in line for 900,000 euro pay-off

Corinne Diacre, who was sacked from her post as head coach of the France women's football team following a walk-out of senior players over her management style, will receive almost 900,000 euros in compensation, it emerged on Tuesday.

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About 100 Canadians evacuated from Sudan, more expected during ceasefire

Countries including France and Germany have helped evacuate about 100 Canadians from Sudan, and Canada is working to evacuate more civilians during a 72-hour ceasefire agreed by warring factions in the North African country, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Tuesday.

France 24

Hogwarts-sur-Seine: The Harry Potter experience comes to Paris

Harry Potter fans can now experience the universe of their favourite little wizard thanks to an interactive exhibition that has just opened in France. Using a raft of special effects, the show offers visitors the opportunity to brush up on their Quidditch skills, test out Hagrid's giant chair and relive…

The Independent UK

Fox to air 29 Women's World Cup matches, up from 22 in '19

Fox will broadcast 29 of 64 Women’s World Cup games from Australia and New Zealand this summer on its main network, up from 22 of 52 matches in France during the 2019 tournament and 16 in 2015

Radio France Internationale

Why are people being driven from the postcard paradise of the Comoros?

A French court has halted the controversial clearance of a slum, and the expulsion of migrants from the French Indian Ocean island territory of Mayotte. The expulsion plan has provoked clashes between locals and security forces, and sparked tensions with neighbouring Comoros, where boatloads of returned migrants are being refused…

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What next for Shaun Wane's England as latest disrespect underlines game's biggest issues?

England play France on Saturday afternoon, but it's not game that is filled with excitement.

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France reverses course on banning insecticide to allow grain exports to North Africa

France will continue to export grain to countries in North Africa after the food safety watchdog agreed to roll back a planned ban of phosphine, an insecticide that certain countries require to be used to treat grain before it is offloaded. The agency also announced a ban on a popular…

The Independent UK

France under pressure over disabled rights as Olympics loom

French President Emmanuel Macron's government is under pressure over the rights of people with disabilities as he hosts the country's first national conference on the issue since the COVID-19 pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Life after rugby: as game feels pinch, players face demanding transition

Scores of Premiership pros could soon be without a contract, making the initiatives of former players such as Geoff Griffiths vital

The Independent UK

George Williams one of three players retained in England squad to face France

Jack Welsby, George Williams and Kai Pearce-Paul are the only survivors who featured for England last year.

The Independent UK

France helping Irish out of Sudan is ‘EU citizenship in action’, says ambassador

Vincent Guerend said 36 Irish citizens were among the 500 people flown from Khartoum on three French flights in recent days.

Radio France Internationale

Comoros refuses to accept deported migrants from French Mayotte, closes port

Comoros has refused to allow a boat carrying migrants to dock from the French Indian Ocean department Mayotte, where the authorities have announced a controversial operation against illegal migrants.

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