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What was the mantua? How a 17th-century gown transformed dressmaking and ushered in financial freedom for women

If you’ve watched many period dramas, you’ve probably seen a mantua before. Originating in France in the 1670s, this women’s garment consisted of lengths of t-shaped fabric that were pleated to create an unstiffened bodice with attached overskirts.

The Conversation · Jan 1, 2024

New study reveals how fonts make people feel in different parts of the world

It turns out typefaces have different associations in different countries.

Creative Bloq · Jan 1, 2024

A lookahead for 2024: US elections, Paris Olympics, COP 29 and more

The year 2024 may have only just begun but it looks set to be an action-packed one. With a number of pivotal political, environmental, cultural and athletic events on the horizon, it can be difficult to keep track of what’s to come. FRANCE 24 sets out a a timeline of…

France 24 · Jan 1, 2024

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France introduces compulsory home compost but infrastructure lacking says NGO

From 1 January 2024, in a bid to reduce landfill, French people are being asked to separate food waste from ordinary waste using compulsory compost bins. However, this European obligation will likely remain theoretical for months to come as many people still have no local solution for collecting the biowaste,…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2024

France will no longer accept imams trained by foreign countries

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced in a letter that from 1 January 2024, France will no longer accept new imams trained and sent by other countries. This in a bid to reduce "foreign influence" on Islam in France.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2024

Record number of electric, hybrid cars sold in France in 2023

The French car market had a “good year” in 2023, according to the industry group representing manufacturers, with a 16 percent increase of sales, and a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles sold, representing a quarter of the market.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2024

Small boat arrivals in UK likely to rise in 2024, says Border Force officials’ union

Immigration Services Union says recent lull in Channel crossings was due to bad weather

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

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France's Macron promises pride, hope for 2024

In his annual New Year address, French President Emmanuel Macron said that 2024 will be a year of French pride and hope, marked by the Summer Olympic games in Paris and the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral after it was destroyed by a fire in 2019.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2024

Sport calendar 2024: Paris Olympics, men’s Euros and much more

A huge year of sport lies ahead including World Cups, the Six Nations, the Paralympics, golf and tennis majors and more

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024

Plane detained in France sheds light on Nicaragua’s role in US migrant crisis

Flight contained 303 Indians en route to Central American country whose light visa requirements have attracted US-bound travelers

The Guardian - US · Jan 1, 2024

Olympic host country France sees less New Year's Eve disorder as it celebrates 2024's arrival

France's interior minister says the Olympic host country saw fewer of the car burnings that usually blight the arrival of a new year as it celebrated the start of 2024

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024

Macron Calls For Unity As France Prepares To Host Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity in the country in his New Year's Eve address Sunday as it prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games, after a difficult year for his government.

Latin Times · Jan 1, 2024

'I never wanted to be known as the TikTok cyclist' - how Alison Jackson wrote her legacy at Paris-Roubaix

The Canadian tells Cycling Weekly how a day across the cobbles of northern France changed her career

Cycling Weekly · Jan 1, 2024

Higher wages and pricier post: What changes in France from January 2024?

From raising the minimum wage to boosting electric cars, making composting mandatory and helping cover the cost of repairing household appliances, the French government is introducing several policies from 1 January 2024 that it says will make France fairer, greener and better off. But with inflation still running high, not…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2024

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France 24 · Dec 31, 2023

Macron says 2024 to be ‘a year of determination’ for France in New Year’s Eve address

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday that 2024 will be a year of French pride and hope, marked by the Paris Olympic Games and the re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, in his traditional New Year’s Eve address from the Élysée Palace in the French capital.

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2023

Au revoir, Sahel: Did 2023 crush France’s influence in Africa?

France’s hold on its African allies significantly shrunk in 2023. Here’s a timeline of how that unfolded.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023

Evoking genius to defend ‘dark stars’ like Gérard Depardieu looks very French – and it is

Accusations of rape against the actor have divided the nation, with some referring to him as the ‘last monstre sacré’

Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2023

Gone but not forgotten: Who did France say goodbye to in 2023?

The past 12 months have seen the deaths of people who made history in France and beyond, from politics to culture, business to science. RFI reviews some of 2023's most notable deaths.

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The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Punjab Police form SIT to investigate Nicaragua ‘human trafficking’ case

The Punjab Police set up a Special Investigation Team to probe a suspected human trafficking case related to Indian passengers on an aircraft run by Romania’s Legend Airlines, originally destined for Nicaragua, but detained in France.

France 24 · Dec 30, 2023

France to deploy 90,000 police officers to patrol New Year’s Eve festivities

Security will be tight across France on New Year’s Eve, with 90,000 law enforcement officers set to be deployed, domestic intelligence chief Céline Berthon said Friday. Of those, 6,000 will be in Paris, where French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said over 1.5 million people are expected to attend celebrations on…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2023

France seeks to force supermarkets to tackle 'scandalous' shrinkflation

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, France's government has notified the European Commission that it plans to introduce a new rule in 2024 requiring shops to inform consumers when products are subject to shrinkflation.

France 24 · Dec 30, 2023

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…

WEKU · Dec 30, 2023

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.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023

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

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