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France brings in watered-down ban on short-haul domestic flights

France has officially introduced a ban on domestic flights for journeys that can be made by train in less than 2.5 hours, a much-hyped measure aimed at cutting carbon emissions from the aviation industry. But the fine print means that only a handful of routes will be affected.

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Records of French slaves inscribed on U.N. world heritage register

Several hundred documents and items giving the details of victims of slavery in France’s colonial empire is being added to UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” register

The Independent UK

Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni in ATP quarterfinals

Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni beat Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 7-6(4), 3-6, [10-8] in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the €630,705 ATP tennis tournament in Lyon, France.

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Elderly millionaire’s elaborate jail escape plan foiled, Florida sheriff says

Sheriff’s investigators in Florida say they foiled an elaborate jailbreak plan by a 78-year-old businessman who is in custody facing child pornography charges stemming from a 2014 arrest

The Independent UK

France raises guard for 2024 Paris Olympic Games security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony from security threats

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NFL grants Saints exclusive international marketing rights in France

The NFL has granted the New Orleans Saints exclusive international marketing rights in France, opening new opportunities for the black and gold:

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Cast defend graphic 'The Idol' that shocks Cannes

CANNES, France: The cast of new HBO series "The Idol" on Tuesday defended its overtly sexual scenes and rejected rumours of onset turmoil, after the show scandalised critics at Cannes.

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France details huge security for Paris' gargantuan 2024 Olympic opening ceremony

France’s government has for the first time publicly laid out some of the gritty details of its security planning for the unprecedented opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Prepare for life in the heat, says France's ecology transition minister Béchu

Environmental chiefs on Tuesday unveiled a package of measures to help French regions cope with the severe weather predicted for the summer months and the prospect that temperatures will rise in the country by as much as 4 degrees Celsius by 2100.

Radio France Internationale

Jack Nowell rules himself out of England contention for Rugby World Cup

The winger is set to play club rugby in France next season and this effectively signals his international retirement

The Independent UK

Explainer-The probes into Lebanese central bank chief Salameh

Lebanon has been verbally informed of a German arrest warrant against Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh, who is being investigated for money laundering and embezzlement in his home country and abroad but denies any wrongdoing.

Reuters

Olympics-France prepares its guard against drone strikes, security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a river parade through the heart of Paris, from security threats including drone strikes, the interior minister said.

Reuters

How Macron’s visit to Mongolia was focused on ensuring France’s uranium supply

Access to rare earth minerals and Russia’s war against Ukraine topped the agenda on French President Emmanuel Macron’s historic visit to Mongolia. But the joint declaration signed during the meeting also underlines France's attempts to find an alternative uranium source for its nuclear reactors.

Radio France Internationale

Why descendants of France’s slaves are still fighting for their memory

On 23 May, France marks a national day for the victims of colonial slavery. Descendants of people enslaved by the French empire fought to establish the event 25 years ago, and today they’re still fighting for a national memorial in their ancestors’ honour.

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French foreign minister Colonna calls for Syria's al-Assad to be put on trial

France's Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Tuesday called for the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to be prosecuted for ordering the use of chemical weapons and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Syrians during the country's civil war.

Radio France Internationale

France unveils plan to radically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

The French government has unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate cuts to its greenhouse gas emissions, targeting a reduction of 50 percent by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.

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Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

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Eight Countries Push Back On Strict EU Emission Regulations Coming In 2025

The coalition includes France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

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Ander Herrera has made clear his thoughts on Neymar amid 'Man Utd transfer interest'

Manchester United have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, with reports in France suggesting talks between the clubs have already begun over a deal

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3 Airliners to Watch

Despite the current market uncertainties, investing in airline stocks could be a wise choice due to strong air travel demand. Therefore, it could be wise to keep an eye on Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY), Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL), and Air France-KLM (AFLYY), which look poised to capitalize on the pent-up…

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Movie review: Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' grips, disturbs — and disappoints

CANNES, France — Like more than a few Martin Scorsese epics, the searing, sprawling "Killers of the Flower Moon" recounts a horrific campaign of violence from the inside. Adapted from David Grann's 2017 nonfiction book, the movie revisits an oil-rich, increasingly blood-soaked stretch of 1920s Oklahoma — a land whose…

The Guardian - UK

Rod Kedward obituary

Historian who brought to light the important role of rural communities in the French resistance during the second world war

Radio France Internationale

Outcry after French police question schools about pupils absent on Muslim holiday

Anti-racist groups and teaching unions in France have demanded an inquiry into why French police requested schools provide information on the number of pupils absent on the Muslim festival of Eid.

The Independent UK

Lebanese prosecutor summons central bank chief following Interpol warrant over corruption charges

Judicial officials say the office of the Lebanese public prosecutor has summoned the country’s embattled central bank governor for questioning

Reuters

France summons brother, assistant of Lebanon central bank boss in fraud probe

France's judiciary has summoned the brother of and an assistant to Lebanon's central bank governor, two sources close to the matter told Reuters on Monday, as it continues its probe into alleged embezzlement and money-laundering by the bank chief.

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