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Weatherwatch: climate crisis causing tropical viruses to spread

Infections such as dengue fever on rise in Europe as virus-transmitting mosquitoes expand habitats

The Guardian - UK

500K Speeding Drivers In France Caught By Private Camera Cars In 2021

Privately operated speed camera cars have operated in France since 2018, and accounted for €76 million in fines last year.

Motor1

National Rally marks 50th anniversary with symposium on far-right 'victories'

France's far-right National Rally is marking the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the party – formerly known as the National Front – by hosting a symposium on the 'victories' the movement has enjoyed over the past five decades.

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How Josephine Baker used her magnetic charisma to become a World War II spy

France made her a star, so she was determined to do what she could to resist the Nazis during World War II. It was difficult and dangerous work.

ABC News

Brad Pitt pals accuse Angelina Jolie of 'smear campaign' amid abuse allegations

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – who were married from 2014 to 2019 – are in a legal dispute over a vineyard they co-own, with recent legal documents by her lawyers having included claims of abuse

Daily Mirror

Wishaw pool player heading to France for World Blackball Championships

Logan Davidson has already represented the country at under-15 level and is hoping to taste glory at singles, doubles and the team event.

Daily Record

Children’s art show brings trauma of Ukraine war to Paris

Children in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv created artworks portraying their experience of war while living underground in the city's metro, where residents found refuge from Russian bombs, during three gruelling months last spring. Their striking artworks are now the subject of an exhibition in Paris that runs through November…

France 24

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Brad Pitt 'choked one of his kids' and 'slapped another', claims Angelina in new lawsuit

Lawyers representing the actress detailed a series of alleged violent incidents, with Angelina claiming Brad was "emotionally and physically abusive" towards her and their children.

Daily Record

French actresses cut their hair in solidarity with Iranian women

A week after Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi urged artists to show support for protesters in Iran, French actress Juliette Binoche posted a video of herself and over 50 other French performers cutting off pieces of their hair in solidarity. Film critic Lisa Nesselson reminds us that French producers and distributors…

France 24

France taps strategic fuel reserves as refinery strike grinds on

France has tapped its strategic fuel reserves to resupply petrol stations that have run dry, the government said on Wednesday, amid strikes by workers at refineries and depots that have stunted production and blocked deliveries.

Reuters

British teachers found not guilty over death of girl, 12, on France school trip

Lifeguard on duty at time also cleared of any wrongdoing

The Independent UK

France to turn off hot water in public offices to save energy

France will turn off the hot water in the toilets of public buildings and order municipalities to reduce water temperatures at public swimming pools by 1 degree Celsius as part of broader plans to reduce energy consumption, the energy ministry said.

Reuters

Five years on, some French feminists wonder if #MeToo has gone too far

Five years after the #MeToo hashtag went viral, an abuse scandal that led to the resignation of leftist Green politician Julien Bayou has left some feminists wondering if the campaign has gone too far in France.

France 24

Teacher admits not knowing swimming guidelines when girl drowned on school trip to France

Jessica Lawson’s father walks out of court when lawyer says teachers felt pain ‘similar’ to that of her family

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know

New military leader Ibrahim Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with armed groups.

Evening Standard

Watch: Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani cuts hair during an EU parliament speech in solidarity with Iranian women

A Swedish member of the European Parliament lopped off her hair during a speech in the EU assembly in solidarity with anti-government demonstrations in Iran ignited by the death in morality police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. “Until Iran is free, our fury will be bigger than the oppressors. Until…

The Guardian - UK

French hunters react angrily to drinking ban plan to reduce accidental deaths

Hunting lobby, which has support of Emmanuel Macron, claims its members are being ‘stigmatised’

InsideEVs

Sixt To Purchase 100,000 BYD EVs For Its European Fleet By 2028

The first markets where Sixt will offer BYD Atto 3 EVs as part of its rental fleet will be Germany, France, the Netherlands and the UK, starting in Q4 2022.

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Swedish MEP Cuts Hair during Speech in Solidarity with Iranian Women

A Swedish member of the European Parliament lopped off her hair during a speech in the EU assembly in solidarity with anti-government demonstrations in Iran ignited by the death in morality police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. "Until Iran is free, our fury will be bigger than the oppressors. Until…

Al Jazeera

An unexpected friendship: A brotherly bond, from France to India

A decade ago, a young French researcher and an 8-year-old Indian boy met. Their friendship has guided both their lives.

Tribune News Service

Review: 'The Whalebone Theatre,' by Joanna Quinn

FICTION: This captivating debut charts a memorable heroine's unconventional childhood in England and her undercover exploits in wartime France.

Reuters

Russians fleeing mobilisation will not automatically get French visas - minister

French Junior Minister for European Affairs Laurence Boone said on Wednesday that Russians fleeing their country to avoid being mobilised in the Russian army would not automatically get visas to remain in France, but that their situation and any security risks would be considered.

France 24

Putin finalises approval of Ukraine annexations despite military reversals

Russian President Vladimir Putin formalised the annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Wednesday despite major battlefield reversals in recent days, reducing the amount of seized territory Moscow controls. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

The Independent UK

On this day in 2006 – Fabien Barthez announces retirement from football

The former Manchester United and France goalkeeper made a short comeback a few months later.

The Independent UK

Olivier Giroud proud to return to Chelsea with AC Milan

France star Giroud admitted geeing up his team-mates with a passionate address.

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