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Factbox-Previous judicial investigations involving French leaders

France's financial prosecutor has opened a probe into suspected favouritism and alleged illegal financing of President Emmanuel Macron's 2017 campaign, in connection with contracts with McKinsey, Le Parisien newspaper said on Thursday.

Reuters

France's answer on abortion: Should constitution include a woman's right to choose?

Who would have thought that a Supreme Court ruling in the United States could trigger a constitutional amendment in France? After all, there is zero threat here to a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy, a right that has been on the books since 1975. Earlier this month we saw…

France 24

France moves closer to making abortion a constitutional right

Lower house approves resolution to guarantee access to ‘the right to voluntarily end a pregnancy’

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French bid to ban bullfighting dropped amid 'obstruction' in parliament

A bid to ban bullfighting in France was abandoned on Thursday after a bill that would have made the blood sport illegal was withdrawn by the campaigning left-wing lawmaker behind it.

France 24

Coman Leaves France Training Session Ahead of Denmark Clash

Kingsley Coman has left France's training session on Thursday, two days before the defending champions face Denmark in Group D of the World Cup in Qatar. The forward walked off the pitch with no apparent injury in a session that was attended by all players, including Raphael Varane who missed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French NGOs in Mali concerned for civilians in wake of suspension

French-backed NGOs in Mali fear their future is in limbo after military-run authorities ordered the suspension of their activities earlier this week. The announcement marks a further twist in the downward spiral between the Sahel nation and its former colonial power.

Radio France Internationale

Discovering France's regions through gastronomy: The delights of Normandy

One of the best things about France is its food. Each region has its own culinary wonders that reflect the area's culture and history. Join Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot as they embark on a road trip to discover France's regions through gastronomy. Their first stop is Normandy. Known for…

France 24

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Cardiff captain expresses disbelief at Rhys Carre's Wales axe and says he'd be first-choice for South Africa or France

Carre was controversially left out of Wales' autumn squad but says he'll do his talking on the pitch

Wales Online

France, Germany seek to 'move on' after strains - minister

France and Germany are determined to improve relations and "move on", French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday, after a period of strain between the European Union's two biggest economies.

Reuters

French lawmakers approve bill enshrining abortion rights in the constitution

French lawmakers voted on Thursday to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, with MPs on the left and centre saying the US Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark ruling in June showed the need for new steps.

France 24

Wayne Pivac comes out fighting and insists he's off to France to prepare for World Cup immediately after Australia game

Pivac has addressed the welter of criticism coming his way this week and calls for his head

Wales Online

French astronaut Sophie Adenot: 'Space is everywhere in our lives'

The European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled its new class of career astronauts on Wednesday, selecting France's Sophie Adenot and four other candidates from a list of more than 22,500 applicants. A helicopter pilot in the French army, Adenot becomes France's second woman astronaut after Claudie Haigneré. She spoke to FRANCE…

France 24

French lower house votes to make abortion a constitutional right

France's lower house on Thursday voted by a large majority to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, with MPs on the left and centre saying the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark ruling in June showed the need for new steps.

Reuters

France debates enshrining abortion rights in constitution

Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have begun debating a proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the country’s constitution

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The National (Scotland)

Kylian Mbappe snubbed Jason Cummings shirt swap request after World Cup clash

Jason Cummings has revealed how he was snubbed by Kylian Mbappe over a jersey swap after Australia’s World Cup defeat to France.

The Independent UK

French minister pushes for human rights gesture at World Cup

France’s sports minister has encouraged her country’s World Cup team to make a symbolic gesture in support of human rights, after FIFA’s clampdown on the “One Love” armband

Edinburgh Live

Jason Cummings opens up on Kylian Mbappe shirt chase as former Hibs ace snubbed by France star

The Socceroos took a shock lead against the world champions before losing out 4-1. Former Rangers and Hibs favourite Cummings made his World Cup debut from the bench in the clash.

Radio France Internationale

Animal cruelty or local culture? Bullfighting ban divides France

As France's parliament prepares to debate banning bullfighting outright, its defenders and opponents are equally passionate in their arguments for and against the practice.

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Football London

Fred delivers huge Kylian Mbappe snub as Man Utd ace reveals N'Golo Kante dream

Chelsea news: N'Golo Kante has been missing from action for some time for the Blues now and is not at the World Cup with France but that has not stopped people thinking about his talent

The Conversation

A hydrogen pipeline is being built between Barcelona and Marseille – but can it help in the transition to cleaner energy?

In 1874, Jules Verne wrote in his novel The Mysterious Island:

The Independent UK

Switzerland World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Underestimate a Swiss side led by in-form captain Granit Xhaka at your peril – just ask France

The Guardian - UK

A year after 27 drowned crossing the channel, migrants still suffer in Calais

Asylum-seekers sleep rough, forge friendships and withstand harassment from police as they seek passage to the UK

Evening Standard

10 alternatives to Champagne for Christmas, from fizz from Luxembourg to classic white Burgundy

Festive fizz needn’t come France’s finest vineyards, says Douglas Blyde — there’s a whole world waiting out there

Football London

Arsenal news: William Saliba to feature for France as Youri Tielemans hints at transfer decision

All the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip including updates on William Saliba, Marco Asensio and Youri Tielemans

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup: 'Go-karting' Giroud helps France zoom past opening hurdle

France first defending champs since Brazil in 2006 to win opening game

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