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France Seeks To Break Deadlock Over Controversial Immigration Law

French lawmakers and senators sought on Monday to hammer out a compromise over a beleaguered immigration bill as President Emmanuel Macron's government hoped to salvage what is seen as a flagship reform of his second term.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023

From Côte d'Ivoire to Ukraine to France and back again, one student's journey

Ben Ahmar Koné left Côte d'Ivoire to study medicine in Ukraine – until war forced him to flee to France. Now newly qualified as a doctor, he tells RFI why he has decided to return to his home country.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2023

Ten face trial in France over illegal dumping of Belgian waste

The trial of 10 people suspected of operating a vast network trafficking industrial and household waste from Belgium to France began in Lille on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2023

Notre Dame Cathedral's Golden Rooster Symbolizes Restoration Progress

A golden rooster, symbolizing France, crowns the restored Notre Dame Cathedral, marking a key moment in its reconstruction after a devastating fire.

Top News · Dec 18, 2023

Live updates | Israel's allies step up calls for a halt to the assault on Gaza

After France, the U.K. and Germany joined global calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Tel Aviv Monday, and is also expected to press Israel to wind down its offensive in Gaza

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

Swap Paris for Nancy: I’ve spent a year travelling around France, and you’re going to all the wrong places

After extensively exploring the country she now calls home, Anna Richards has curated the ultimate list of less-visited but worth-the-trip destinations that should be on your travel hit list on your next trip to our cross-Channel neighbour

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

Miss France 2024: Victory for short-haired contestant sparks bizarre ‘diversity’ debate

Eve Gilles faces online backlash over ‘androgynous look’, but many have defended her as following in footsteps of other short-haired French icons

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

French lawmakers to decide future of contentious immigration bill

A joint committee comprised of MPs and senators will attempt to reach an "intelligent compromise" demanded by French President Emmanuel Macron in an attempt to pass a crucial immigration law, which has been the subject of heated debate across the country's political class.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2023

Alex Batty’s French hosts claim he wanted to go back to school and live a ‘normal life’

Teenager returned to the UK on Saturday after being found in France - six years after going to Spain with his mother and grandfather

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023

Brignone Triumphs in World Cup Super-G, Closes on Shiffrin

Federica Brignone wins a World Cup super-G, outshining Mikaela Shiffrin. This victory marks her 24th World Cup win, an Italian record.

Top News · Dec 17, 2023