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Demolition of 'Marie Curie' site on hold in Paris amid heritage debate

France's culture minister said Friday that the demolition of a site linked to pioneering radioactivity researcher Marie Curie would be put on hold. This after several prominent figures called for its preservation in the name of heritage.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024

Luxury hotel plans threaten East Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter

Activists say a controversial deal to build a luxury hotel could destroy part of East Jerusalem’s historical Armenian quarter, accusing the company behind the plan of paying people to seize land by force. As Armenian Christians celebrate Christmas on Saturday, those who call Jerusalem’s Old City home say they are…

France 24 · Jan 6, 2024

French oyster farmers fear reputation damage as norovirus scares off customers

Despite being Europe's biggest producer and consumer of oysters, France is facing a decline in demand after a wave of norovirus-induced food poisoning.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024

Diplomatic dip for France as African nations seek out stronger partners

French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A new law making it harder for foreigners to immigrate to France has compounded matters.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024

Israel’s ‘refuseniks’: ‘I will never justify what Israel is doing in Gaza’

On December 26, Israel's first conscientious objector since the start of its war against Hamas, Tal Mitnick, was sent to prison after refusing to serve in the army. Mitnick, however, is not alone. A small group of Israelis are refusing to take part in the "oppression of the Palestinians" by…

France 24 · Jan 6, 2024

Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth

Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth against Germany in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in the semis.

AAP · Jan 6, 2024

UK Not Supplying Migrant Boats Information to France Says French Audit Report

A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5, 2024

England fly-half Owen Farrell closing in on move to France – Reports

Farrell has spent all of his career at Saracens.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

A cake fit for a king: Exploring France's 'galette des rois' tradition

It's a pastry that's synonymous with the month of January in France. At the start of every year the "galette des rois", or king cake, fills bakeries across the country and there's one to suit everyone's taste. In this show, we find out more about the origins of this French…

France 24 · Jan 5, 2024

Racing 92 respond to French reports of shock Owen Farrell switch

Reports in France suggest that the England fly half is closing in on a move to Racing 92 – and the Top 14 club have released a short statement in response

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024