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Macron vows to build back factories, boost France's economy shaken by pension protests

French President Emmanuel Macron has ambitions to build factories to boost job creation and make his country's economy more independent

The Independent UK

France pledges weapons to Ukraine following surprise Zelensky visit

France has promised Ukraine dozens more light tanks and armoured vehicles after President Emmanuel Macron met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Sunday. Earlier, Zelensky was awarded awarded Europe's Charlemagne prize for services towards European unity.

Radio France Internationale

UK will train Ukraine pilots, Sunak tells Zelenskiy; Russia and Iran appear to be expanding cooperation, US says – as it happened

Ukraine president meets British prime minister in UK; Iran has sent more than 400 attack drones to Russia since August, US says

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France most sought after among Schengen states, but also sees highest visa rejections: data

France is the most sought-after destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states, but also has the largest number of visa rejections, according to Schengen Visa Statistics 2022.

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Zelenskiy arrives in France to meet Macron after Germany visit

Ukrainian president will hold talks with French president over dinner following rip to Berlin

The Guardian - AU

Six Wales World Cup squad members to make decisions on futures

There's a half-dozen players with their futures still up in the air

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Ross Moriarty relegated weeks after move to France

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond

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Tintin defies critics to remain one of France's most beloved characters

The comic book adventures of Tintin, an intrepid young reporter who travels the world, contain racist stereotypes, lack fleshed-out female characters and can be read as products of a bygone era. But nearly a century after he was first created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, Tintin remains one of France’s favourite…

Radio France Internationale

French far-right monarchists rally after court approves Joan of Arc tribute

Around 500 right-wing sympathisers marched in Paris on Sunday after a court reversed a police ban of the rally despite a government order to curtail far-right demonstrations.

Radio France Internationale

As French mayors are targeted in violent attacks, many feel abandoned

Less than two months after losing his home in an arson attack, the mayor of a town in western France resigned this week, citing, among other things, a “lack of support from the state”. Amid an increasingly tense political environment, attacks against mayors in France are multiplying. And some say…

France 24

New cemetery for British WWI soldiers to be built in northern France

A new cemetery for the freshly discovered remains of British soldiers who died in World War I is under construction in northern France, with the graves expected to be ready in 2024.

Radio France Internationale

Paris to close iconic Pompidou Centre for five-year facelift

The Pompidou Centre in Paris, one of the world's top modern art museums, will shut down for refurbishment for five years from 2025, France's culture minister said earlier this week – one year longer than previously announced. The renovation work will include the removal of asbestos from the building and…

Radio France Internationale

Court overturns ban on far-right group Action Francaise’s demonstration plans

French monarchist movement Action Francaise has been cleared to hold a demonstration in Paris on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Loreen gives Sweden 7th Eurovision victory, France fails to shine

Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday, as singer Loreen beat out 25 competitors in the finale of the world's biggest live music event, hosted by Britain on behalf of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

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Motorsport

2023 MotoGP French GP: Start time, how to watch & more

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia will start the race from pole position but will be hoping to show pace better than he did in Saturday's sprint event, when he slipped to third place.

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine war with his 8 counterparts in Sweden

S. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Sweden to participate in the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (EIPMF). He met his counterparts on the sidelines of the EIPMF on Saturday

Dublin Live

A city break to Nantes: Rich history, delicious food, extensive public art and fun for every age

The beautifully creative and modern city on the Loire in West France has it all

Daily Mirror

Global warming means Brit county could rival France for producing best wines

God’s Own Country already has 20 vineyards, making 100,000 bottles a year – with heatwaves bringing record-breaking harvests of quality grapes

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French Catholic Church to provide clergy with scannable IDs to battle sexual abuse

Rattled by repeated cases of sexual abuse over the years, the French Catholic Church will soon provide digital ID cards with scannable QR codes that will offer colour-coded background information – ranging from green to orange to red – on bishops, priests and deacons. But the new measure is raising…

Radio France Internationale

Guitarist Eric Bibb: Ridin’ the eternal wave of the blues

Blues guitarist and singer Eric Bibb has always been on the move. The tour for his 35th album Ridin’ has already taken him to Australia and France, a place where he spent time as a young musician. Travelling is part of his DNA as is exploring musical history from Mali…

Radio France Internationale

France's highest court upholds right to investigate Syrians on French soil suspected of war crimes

France's highest court has ruled that the country can try foreign suspects under the universal jurisdiction principle. The decision enables inquiries into two Syrians accused of war crimes arrested in France.

Manchester Evening News

Eurovision final 2023: Which nation each country is likely to award points

A Eurovision calculator can work out who each country is most likely to tactically vote for in 2023

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2023: What do the French lyrics to La Zarra’s song Évidemment mean in English?

Montreal-born singer is hoping to secure the trophy for France this year

Radio France Internationale

Pro-independence leader elected president of French Polynesia

Moetai Brotherson, a fierce advocate of independence, has been elected president of France's Pacific territory of French Polynesia for a five-year term.

Motorsport

2023 MotoGP French Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia leads the championship heading to France following his second victory of the season in Spain, with VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi 22 points adrift in second.

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