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Lebanon imposes travel ban on central bank chief, blocking French arrest warrant

A Lebanese judge has banned central bank governor Riad Salameh from travelling, following an Interpol Red Notice filed by France requesting his extradition so he can be questionedas part of an investigation into his allegedly illicit accumulation of wealth.

Radio France Internationale

French farmers up in arms over call to cut cow numbers for sake of climate

French farmers' associations say they're angered by what they see as the latest attack on their livelihood: a recommendation by France's national audit office to reduce cattle herds as part of efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Radio France Internationale

Australia's tennis world champions heading to the Virtus Global Games in France

The Australian tennis squad for players with an intellectual impairment, autism and Down syndrome heads to France, having not been beaten since 2015.

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2 critics pick their highlights and lowlights from the Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France — As the 76th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close, Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang and culture critic Mary McNamara got together to discuss their highlights (and lowlights) from this year’s event.

Los Angeles Times

Hodge wants win to celebrate final Rebels home game

Having made his debut in 2016, France-bound Reece Hodge will farewell the Melbourne Rebels home faithful while also becoming the club's most-capped player.

AAP

Family set for French trip to retrace hero Stirling WW2 PoW's escape route

Frank McFarlane escaped capture on three occasions during the conflict.

Daily Record

France unveils security plan for Olympics opening ceremony in central Paris

The 2024 summer Olympics in Paris will mark the first time an opening ceremony has not been held inside a stadium – instead, the extravaganza will unfold along the River Seine, with spectators lining streets and bridges in the heart of the French capital. The plan is not without risks,…

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Judiciary confiscates passports of Lebanon's central bank chief after French arrest warrant

Lebanese judicial officials say a udge has questioned the country’s embattled central bank governor and confiscated his Lebanese and French passports following an arrest warrant from France over corruption charges

The Independent UK

The real climate cost of private jets

The UK could meet its net-zero goals if it halved the number of private-jet flights, which are significantly more polluting per passenger than commercial flights, according to a government-commissioned study.

The Week

France bans short-haul flights in effort to fight climate change

Air travel between Paris and regional hubs such as Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux will now be banned.

Al Jazeera

What does France’s short-haul flight ban mean for travellers?

The long-awaited legislation, designed to bring down carbon emissions, only targets a small number of routes

The Independent UK

Swiss court acquits Tariq Ramadan of rape, but he still faces charges in France

The prominent Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been acquitted of charges of rape and sexual coercion filed in Switzerland. He remains on probation in France, facing trial for other rape charges.

Radio France Internationale

Russian sailors offered limited option to qualify for Paris Olympics

Russian and Belarusian sailors are set to get their only path to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics at a last-chance event in France next year

The Independent UK

France bans short internal flights impacting millions of summer holidaymakers

Many tourists may have to rethink their travel plans this summer

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The Guardian - UK

Tariq Ramadan acquitted of charges of rape and sexual coercion by Swiss court

Judges clear academic and Islam scholar of all charges in case brought by Swiss woman

The Independent UK

France bans short-haul flights in bid to cut carbon emissions

Air travel is off the table if a destination can be reached by railway in under two-and-a-half hours

Birmingham Post

Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher reports 'resilient' core performance in latest results

Kingfisher said that trading in the first quarter remained stable but blamed wet weather for lower sales of items like garden furniture

The Guardian - UK

My travel insurer was inhumane after my father-in-law’s death

Eurostar and Churchill refused a refund after he died in France

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France grounds short-haul flights in climate push

France has banned domestic flights on routes that offer reliable high-speed rail, as it takes a major step in action on climate change.

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France bans short-haul domestic flights that could be made by train

France formally bans domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train in less than two-and-a-half hours — a move aimed at reducing airline emissions.

Wales Online

Warren Gatland's hardest choices when he cuts players from World Cup squad

Warren Gatland has some big decisions to make over the coming weeks and months

Los Angeles Times

Co-creator says 'torture porn' scandal will help make 'The Idol' the show of the summer

CANNES, France — The cast and creators of HBO's upcoming series "The Idol" used its Cannes Film Festival premiere to push back against rumors of a chaotic set and a Rolling Stone article that characterized the narrative as "torture porn" and a "rape fantasy" rooted in toxic masculinity.

Total Film

Asteroid City review: "Wes Anderson's close encounter of the quirky kind"

From ’30s Europe to ’60s France and near-future Japan, Wes Anderson has travelled wide and well in the last decade. So it proves again with his 11th feature, a playfully searching delight. A sky-watching romp that contemplates infinity, Asteroid City offers a wry exploration of life’s mysteries and proves that…

The Guardian - UK

England have ‘easy ride’ at World Cup but will not win it, claims Steve Hansen

England are in the favourable half of the draw at the World Cup, according to Steve Hansen but do not feature on his list of contenders for the trophy

Los Angeles Times

'The Idol' attempts to rouse Cannes. But it's not as shocking as it thinks it is

CANNES, France — The median age of the crowds along the Croisette dropped by about 20 years Monday night when the Cannes Film Festival held a gala premiere for HBO's upcoming, rumor-plagued series "The Idol."

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