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Travel Ban on Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Lifted

A travel ban on Lebanon's central bank governor Riad Salameh was lifted on Thursday by prosecutor Ghada Aoun, the state news agency (NNA) reported. Salameh is part of a political class widely blamed for Lebanon's unprecedented economic crisis. He is the target of a series of judicial investigations both at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France heading towards worse summer drought than 2022 -institute

Very low groundwater levels have put France on course for a worse summer drought than last year, mainly in the southern part of the country which had been ravaged by massive wildfires, French geological service BRGM said on Thursday.

Reuters

What is the Constitutional Council and can it strike down France's pensions bill?

The future of France’s contested pension reform is in the hands of the Constitutional Council, which will rule Friday on the constitutionality of a bill that was forced through parliament without a vote. So what is the council? And what are the possible outcomes?

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England call up 21 uncapped players in massive Shaun Wane overhaul

Shaun Wane has named 21 uncapped players in his 40-man England squad as he begins building for the next World Cup in France

The Guardian - UK

Luxury goods shop invaded by Paris protesters as pension row grinds on

The 12th day of strikes and protests against the government's pension reform plans is continuing across France. There have been isolated reports of violence.

Radio France Internationale

Anne Keothavong hopes to have Emma Raducanu available for future BJK Cup ties

Raducanu made herself unavailable to face France ahead of her sponsor Porsche’s tournament in Stuttgart next week.

The Independent UK

Presidential powers: Is it time for a Sixth Republic in France?

In this edition of French Connections, we focus on a debate that comes up repeatedly in France: does the French president have too much power and if so, should France change its current political system, known as the Fifth Republic? Recently, this question has been back in the spotlight after…

France 24

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England boss Shaun Wane names 40-man squad including host of fresh faces

England coach Shaun Wane has named a 40-man squad as he begins preparing for France Test on April 29 with a raft of potential debutants and a number of high-profile names missing out

Daily Mirror

Ryanair and Jet2 warning to people with flights booked

Travel plans are expected to be impacted by further strike action

Liverpool Echo

French protesters storm luxury group LVMH offices before pensions ruling

Emmanuel Macron back from Netherlands amid sustained unrest over plan to raise pension age to 64

The Guardian - UK

Sporting director confirms Newcastle target will be available on a free transfer this summer

Newcastle United are among a number of clubs linked with Marcus Thuram and the France international is set to leave Borussia Monchengladbach on a free transfer this summer

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🔴 Live: Europe's JUICE space mission to launch for Jupiter's icy moons

A new chapter in humanity's search for extraterrestrial life opens on Thursday as Europe's JUICE spacecraft blasts off on a mission to investigate the icy moons of Jupiter. Watch the launch live on FRANCE 24 at 2:15pm Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24

Hundreds of thousands protest ahead of ruling on constitutionality of French pension reform

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Thursday in a 12th day of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's contested pension reforms, which will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The demonstrations come a day before a much-awaited verdict by the Constitutional Council on…

France 24

Protesters march against Macron's plan to raise pension age

Protesters opposed to President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age were marching Thursday in cities and towns around France in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards

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Where is Obsession filmed? Locations of the steamy Netflix drama

Audiences watching the new Netflix show are eager to learn where Obsession is filmed and other behind-the-scenes details of the book turned TV adaptation.

The Independent UK

Can France's constitutional body halt disputed pension bill?

French unions are staging a new round of nationwide protests, on the eve of an expected ruling by a top constitutional body that they hope will derail President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular pension reform plan

Radio France Internationale

Prosecutor seeks prison terms for alleged PKK members on trial in Paris

The prosecution has asked for up to six years in prison for some of the 11 alleged members of the Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) on trial in Paris, accused of extortion and financing terrorism.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Braces for 12th Day of Protests against Macron's Pension Law

French unions have called on workers to walk off the job and join protest rallies on Thursday for a twelfth nationwide day of protests against a bill that will make the French work longer. Some trains will be cancelled, and strike actions can also be expected among refinery workers, garbage…

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France’s Macron Sparks Criticism For ‘Strategic Autonomy’ And Reduced Dollar Dependence

Recent comments from Emmanuel Macron sparked a wave of concern over Europe’s place in the rising tensions between the US and China

Radio France Internationale

Garbage collectors in Paris to strike 'indefinitely' in pension protest

Garbage collectors in Paris have voted to resume their strike – promising to once again transform the streets of the capital into a “public rubbish dump” until France’s controversial pensions reform bill is scrapped.

Reuters

French unions rally supporters to the streets ahead of pension ruling

Union activists barged into the Paris headquarters of luxury goods company LVMH on Thursday, saying the French government should shelve plans to make people work longer for their pension and tax the rich more instead.

Reuters

Factbox-What's next for France's pension reform?

France's Constitutional Council is due to deliver its verdict on Friday on a deeply unpopular bill which will delay retirement by two years to 64, and on plans for a referendum to challenge it.

France 24

Three possible scenarios as French court prepares to rule on constitutionality of pension reform

France’s highest constitutional authority, the Constitutional Council, will rule Friday on whether President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious pension reform proposal should be accepted, modified or rejected based on the guidelines of the French constitution. FRANCE 24 explains the three possible outcomes.

The Guardian - UK

Macron stands by divisive remark about US allies ‘not being vassals’

French president reaffirms Sunday’s call for Europe to act more independently from US over China and Taiwan

Reuters

Macron: France favours 'status quo' on Taiwan, position unchanged

President Emmanuel Macron said France's position on Taiwan had not changed and that he favoured the current "status quo" in respect of the island, after he was asked to clarify comments that prompted a backlash in the United States and Europe.

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