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Students at top French universities living in dilapidated hall of residence

At one university residency south of Paris, students are living among cockroaches, mould and in overall unhygienic conditions, despite studying at some of France's top universities. The CROUS of Versailles, a state-run agency, offers financial aid and affordable housing to students, but some of the accommodation it provides is barely…

France 24

France under fire over fast-track plan for AI video surveillance at Paris Olympics

Ministers say exceptional security needed but rights groups warn new law could extend police powers permanently

The Guardian - UK

French city of Marseille struggles to provide decent housing to residents

In France, between 450,000 and 600,000 people live in accommodation that is deemed not fit for purpose. The southern city of Marseille is particularly affected. Our reporters Julia Guggenheim and Jonathan Walsh met local residents, four years on from the tragedy in Marseille's central rue d'Aubagne, where eight people died…

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French women protesting pension reform say another way of working is possible

France's unions have called for another round of strikes and rallies on Tuesday to protest President Macron's pension reform. While the government is adamant the minimum retirement age must rise from 62 to 64 in line with an ageing population, opponents say it's unfair and other solutions must be found…

Radio France Internationale

Couple charter £80,000 private jet to fly their Great Dane across the world

Melanie Demi, 26, and her husband, Albert, 27, have been to France, Germany, Austria, Czechia, England and Scotland with their dogs Great Dane Lucas, two, Golden Retriever, Cooper, 15, and Dachshund mix, Brooklyn, six

Daily Mirror

RFU must square fiendish circle on tackling after spectacular blunder

Having made a monumental PR cock-up, administrators must consider the game as a whole, including grassroots

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations TV pundit line-ups in full as Sam Warburton and Jamie Roberts sign up for rival channels

ITV has the lion's share of Six Nations TV games this year

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Strikes, protests hit France in round 2 of pension battle

French labor leaders hope to bring more than 1 million demonstrators into the streets again in the latest clash of wills with the government over plans to push back France’s retirement age

The Independent UK

Strike action over Macron’s pensions plan brings major disruption to France

Over 1.27 million workers across transport, school and energy sectors rally against government plan to raise retirement age to 64

The Guardian - UK

Huge crowds march across France, raising pressure against Macron's pension reform

Huge crowds marched across France on Tuesday to say "non" to President Emmanuel Macron's plan to make people work longer before retirement, with pressure in the streets intensifying against a government that says it will stand its ground.

Reuters

Britain to be worst-performing major economy this year, warns IMF; UK mortgage approvals tumble and company insolvencies surge – as it happened

Britain is the only G7 economy forecast to shrink in 2023, the IMF says, as higher energy prices, rising mortgage costs and increased taxes hit growth.

The Guardian - UK

Russia not complying with last remaining nuclear treaty amid Ukraine war, US says

The US said Tuesday that Russia was not complying with New START, the last remaining arms control treaty between the world's two main nuclear powers, as tensions soar over the Ukraine war. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are in Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

Ousmane Sembène at 100: a guide to the life and work of the 'father of African cinema'

The impact of filmmaker Ousmane Sembène’s work should not be understated. His films, made in the neorealist style, were concerned with working-class people and tended to use non-professional actors. This allowed him to represent African life on its own terms, focusing on African characters as distinct, thinking and speaking individuals…

The Conversation

France sees bigger crowds on second strike day against Macron pension reforms

French protesters launched a new push Tuesday to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into dropping a pension reform plan, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets in bigger crowds than those seen on the previous day of rallies on January 19.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine news - live: Putin ally boasts sanctions against Russia have 'failed miserably'

‘Enemy countries do not have courage to admit their hellish sanctions failed’, says Dmitry Medvedev

The Independent UK

France open to sending fighter jets to Ukraine but Biden rules out similar move

Emmanuel Macron lays out conditions for any such move

Radio France Internationale

France braces for further upheaval as second round of pension protests begin

France is bracing for another day of mass protests and strikes on Tuesday over proposed pension reforms championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The government and the political opposition continue to trade blame for the expected disruption in schools, the fuel distribution sector and public transport.

The Independent UK

France, Australia to supply Ukraine with artillery shells

France and Australia have announced plans to jointly produce and send several thousand 155-millimeter artillery shells to Ukraine

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France and Australia to jointly build shells for Ukraine

France and Australia on Monday unveiled plans to jointly manufacture ammunition for Ukraine as the two countries seek to shore up defence cooperation and move past a row over Canberra's decision to ditch plans to buy French submarines two years ago.

Daily Mirror

Jet setting pooch racks up more than 30,000 miles of luxury air travel

Moët the dog has spent time in Florida, the UK, the South of France, Paris Monaco, Italy, Calais, Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona over the past two years of jet-setting

The Independent UK

French finance minister backs pension push, UAE's COP28 pick

Trying to sell France to Emirati investors, France’s finance minister has highlighted what he described as the business-friendly overhaul of President Emmanuel Macron while on a trip to Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

France buys new masterpiece for Orsay museum with LVMH gift

France has acquired a stunning Impressionist masterpiece for its national collection of art treasures

Reuters

France and Italy to buy close to 700 Aster missiles

France and Italy have signed a contract for buying up to 700 Aster missiles with the aim of strengthening the countries' air defences, said the French Armed Forces ministry.

The Independent UK

France braces for major transport woes from pension strikes

France’s national rail operator is recommending that passengers stay home if possible Tuesday to avoid labor strikes

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations 2023 guide: France and Ireland look the teams to beat

With England’s new coach bedding in, the holders and the world’s No 1 ranked side could battle it out for the title

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