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IOC 'extremely confident' about Paris Olympics, executive director says

In exactly 200 days from now, the Olympic Games will be taking over Paris. There are promises of sporting glory, but security and logistical challenges are already raising a number of concerns, especially over the ambitious opening ceremony on the River Seine. FRANCE 24's James Vasina spoke to Christophe Dubi,…

France 24 · Jan 8, 2024

RFU would have to take hit over Owen Farrell exit... scrapping selection rules would spark exodus

Farrell could enjoy a stint in France and still have a crack at the 2025 Lions Tour and next World Cup

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024

France experienced its second-hottest year in 2023

France experienced its second-hottest year in 2023 with the average temperature only just below record heat the previous year, the national weather office Meteo France said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2024

Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy

The Saracens and England fly half has been strongly linked with a move to Racing 92

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Macron posied to reshuffle govenment following year of unpopular reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as this Monday, as he seeks a new look for a widely criticised government.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2024

Cold hits France after months of unusually warm temperatures

After months of record warm temperatures, France is cold, and will get colder in the coming days as frozen air masses that brought record low temperatures to Scandinavia last week head south. Several French prefectures have initiated measures to protect vulnerable people exposed to the cold.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2024

Leclerc defies Carrefour, continues selling Pepsico products in France

France's Leclerc continues to fizz with excitement, defying Carrefour's decision and proudly serving up Pepsi products. Taste the rebellion today!

Top News · Jan 8, 2024

In Bangladesh, families of missing persons demand justice

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has just been re-elected for a fifth term in a vote boycotted by the opposition. Since she came to power in 2009 at least 600 people have disappeared, including opposition activists, businessmen and members of the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, according to…

France 24 · Jan 8, 2024

France to introduce school uniforms in bid to reduce bullying and inequality

When some French schools reopen in September this year, they will pilot a mandatory school uniform under a two-year trial period initiated by Education Minister Gabriel Attal. The initiative aims to tackle inequality among French students and reduce bullying and peer pressure. But some public school teachers, psychologists and experts…

France 24 · Jan 8, 2024

France's butter sector churned up after watchdog exposes flaws

You should not judge a book by its cover, but what about butter? One of France’s most beloved daily products might not always be what it seems, after a consumer affairs and fraud watchdog revealed findings from an investigation into the composition and labelling of butter.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2024