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Dan Biggar appears on live TV show in France and nails it in perfect French

The Wales fly-half's efforts to learn the language have once again impressed many

Wales Online

France's top constitutional body rejects bid to hold referendum on pension reform

France’s top constitutional body rejected on Wednesday a last-ditch effort by opposition lawmakers to undo President Emmanuel Macron's law to raise the retirement age to 64, deeming that a proposed bill doesn't meet the needed criteria.

France 24

Beninese artisans trained to preserve cultural heritage ahead of artefact restitution

The 26 royal treasure artefacts which France pledged to return to Benin in 2021 are expected to make their homecoming to Abomey, the former seat of the Danxomè kingdom, in about five years. To ensure the treasures are displayed in the best possible conditions, Benin's National Agency for the Development…

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Could France protest fury spill into next year's Olympics?

Preparations in France for the 2024 Olympic Games had been going largely smoothly

The Independent UK

Opponents make last-ditch effort to stop French pension law

Opponents of a law that would raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64 are making last-ditch plans to prevent the change

The Independent UK

Five French holiday villages that cost half the price of Center Parcs this summer

Eurocamp resorts offer action-packed family fun for as little as £858, even during the six week holidays

Liverpool Echo

French Polynesia's pro-independence party obtains majority in elections

Pro-independence forces won elections on France's Pacific territory of French Polynesia, giving them control of affairs on the archipelagos for the next five years and opening the way to a possible referendum on their status, according to results published Monday.

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French health workers not vaccinated against Covid-19 will be 'reintegrated mid-May'

Caregivers who had been suspended in 2021 for not being vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to be reinstated 'mid-May', France’s health minister announced.

Radio France Internationale

Man has his hand blown off by grenade as fierce France protests turn ugly

May Day is usually a worldwide celebration of labour rights, but this year’s rallies saw people walk out in outrage at their conditions including across France

Daily Mirror

French unions call for new protests against pension reform

The French inter-union group has called a new day of mobilisation against the controversial pension reform on 6 June, two days before the presentation of a bill to repeal the text in the National Assembly.

Radio France Internationale

England fans could miss Women's World Cup this summer as FIFA threaten TV blackout

TV broadcast offers from the ‘big five’ European countries, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK and France – were not acceptable to FIFA with the tournament now only months away from kick-off

Daily Mirror

French river journey aims to test pollution levels in Europe's rivers

A French man has embarked on a solo rowing expedition from Poland to France to highlight the pollution of waterways across Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Today's rugby news as Wales announce coaching change amid calls for 'desperation'

Here's your rugby morning headlines for Tuesday, 2 May

Wales Online

Afternoon Update: RBA’s rate hike surprise; higher tobacco taxes; and Serena Williams’ Met Gala reveal

Central bank raises cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% in defiance of most economists’ predictions

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Many Europeans want climate action – but less so if it changes their lifestyle, shows poll

Exclusive: YouGov survey in seven countries tested backing for government and individual action on crisis

Daily Mirror

'Rishi Sunak should look at France burning before raising retirement age'

In the UK, the Government is already increasing the retirement age, without proper consultation, to 67 from 2028. The PM now looks to bring forward to 2036 from 2046 the scheduled rise to 68 - he should take France as a warning

France 24

May Day march against pension reform: Paris protesters determined to 'give it our all'

Thousands marched across Paris and other French cities in what unions hoped would be one of the biggest May Day demonstrations in years. Galvanised by previous protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plans, including raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, protesters marched with a sense of determination.

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Indian Motorcycle To Host International Female Ride Day Group Ride

Indian Motorcycle announces its International Female Ride Day group ride, shuttling women riders from Toulouse to Nice, France, on May 2-6, 2023.

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The Guardian - UK

At least 108 police injured and 291 held in May Day protests in cities across France

Teargas fired amid clashes as unions turn traditional marches into anti-government protest against pension reform

Radio France Internationale

French police fire tear gas as May Day rallies turn violent

France was gripped by widespread May Day protests on Monday as unions joined forces to call for “tidal wave” street marches to force the government to repeal an unpopular pensions law that was rammed through parliament by decree.

France 24

Music show: Soprano Chen Reiss and experimental metal artist Stephen O'Malley

This week on FRANCE 24's music show we're bringing together two worlds: those of experimental ambient drone metal and classical operatic music. Israeli soprano singer Chen Reiss and American artist Stephen O'Malley both have exciting projects coming up here in France.

Evening Standard

More than 100 officers injured in clashes with protesters in France as thousands march against pension reforms

More than 100 police officers were injured after an outbreak of violence at pension protests in France, the interior ministry has said.

The National (Scotland)

France set to allow indy vote as French Polynesia elects pro-independence majority

THE French government has hinted it will allow French Polynesia to hold an independence referendum after pro-independence parties won the majority…

Radio France Internationale

French courts uphold use of police drones at May Day marches

The use of police surveillance drones to monitor May Day protests in France has been challenged by rights groups who say they are illegal and a violation of privacy.

Daily Mirror

Sofia Richie gives fans sneak peek into her luxurious honeymoon with hubby Elliot Grainge

Following her wedding in the South of France, Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge have taken off to a sunny, tropical location to celebrate their honeymoon, and Sofia gave fans a cheeky sneak peek

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