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French MP brings parliament to a halt by yelling 'Go back to Africa' to Black MP

France's lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration.

Reuters

France sentences Liberian rebel to life in prison for war crimes

Rights groups on Thursday lauded the conviction in Paris of former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara, who was sentenced to life in prison for atrocities committed during the West African country's first civil war.

Reuters

TikTok star slams restaurant owner for refusing to serve her due to her low-cut top

Polska Babinks claimed she was not allowed into the restaurant in Paris because of how she was dressed - and after recording the owner's comments, her clip has caused concern in France

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes aim at Kylian Mbappe's parents amid PSG star's "big problem"

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes no player should be bigger than Paris Saint-Germain amid rumours Kylian Mbappe is being paid £3.5million per week by the club's Qatari owners

Daily Mirror

Story of personal tragedy wins France's prestigious Goncourt literature prize

French author Brigitte Giraud has won France’s top literature prize, the Prix Goncourt, for a novel based on events that led to the death of her husband in a motorbike accident in 1999.

Radio France Internationale

Invigorated Wallabies target rare back-to-back wins with France upset

Win or lose, the match in Paris offers added value for Australia – it is a benchmark before next year’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Brigitte Giraud becomes 13th woman to win Prix Goncourt

Vivre Vite, an autobiographical novel about the death of her husband, wins France’s most prestigious literary award

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France pushes industry giants to lower carbon footprint

As the Cop27 climate summit starts this weekend in Egypt, French President Emmanuel Macron has invited large French companies for a meeting to encourage them to accelerate the reduction of their carbon footprints. This comes as Greenpeace accuses French oil and gas company TotalEnergies of grossly underreporting its own emissions.

Radio France Internationale

Brigitte Giraud wins Goncourt Prize, France’s top literary award, for 'Vivre Vite' (Live Fast)

Brigitte Giraud, 56, on Thursday won the Goncourt Prize, France's top literary award for her book 'Vivre Vite' (Live Fast).

France 24

French court hands Liberian rebel Kunti Kamara life sentence for war crimes

A Paris court has sentenced a former Liberian rebel commander to life in jail for violence against civilians and complicity in crimes against humanity after France's first trial linked to Liberia's civil wars.

Radio France Internationale

Le Pen's 'general' tipped to take over French far-right party, eyes EU polls

Marine Le Pen still has her eyes on winning France's presidency, but a 27-year old loyalist from a tough working class neighbourhood is their far-right party's rising star and he has big ambitions that also extend to the European stage.

Reuters

The worrying rise of the F-word (fascism) - could it ever happen in the UK?

From France and Italy to Sweden, more and more far right parties are seemingly coming out of nowhere and finding support and success. Could it ever happen in the UK? Samuel Fishwick investigates

Evening Standard

UN Rejects Russia Call for Biological Weapons Probe

The Security Council on Wednesday rejected a resolution drafted by Russia calling for an investigation into its accusations of Washington's involvement in the alleged development of biological weapons in Ukraine. Russia had officially requested last week a UN investigation into the accusations, which it has regularly made since the start…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rennie rings more changes for Wallabies

Late-blooming fullback Jock Campbell will make his Test starting debut among four Wallabies changes for the clash with France in Paris.

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The Guardian - UK

French court convicts former Liberian rebel commander over atrocities

Kunti Kamara given life sentence for complicity in crimes against humanity

France 24

'Many legal tools are available': Fighting sexual harassment in France today

On November 2, 1992, the French Parliament unanimously approved legislation criminalising sexual harassment for the first time. This law – which applies to the workplace, public spaces and even online – is constantly evolving to better identify situations and protect victims.

Daily Mirror

Europe’s top 10 most popular attractions with two UK destinations making the list

The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, Sagrada Familia, and Colosseum and Roman Forum, have all featured on a list of the best landmarks in Europe

France 24

France hosts national tribute ceremony for artist Pierre Soulages

One week after his death aged 102, a national tribute was in honour of French painter Pierre Soulages in the Louvre on Wednesday, presided over by President Emmanuel Macron.

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Stephen Ferris hopes Ireland rugby squad can adopt Rory McIlroy mindset as world No.1

McIlroy returned to the top of the world in golf a fortnight ago while Ireland got back to the rankings summit by winning their tour series in New Zealand in July

Irish Mirror

Stephen Ferris urges Ireland to follow Rory McIlroy's lead as world leaders

The former Ulster and Ireland star loved a battle and would have relished taking on the Springboks on Saturday. "It's going to be a war out there, one I wish I was part of," he said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

A Look at the Players Who Won’t Be at the World Cup in Qatar

A Look at the Players Who Won’t Be at the World Cup in Qatar Not every football star will be competing at the World Cup. Some big names will be missing from the tournament in Qatar because of injuries or because their countries didn't qualify. Erling Haaland (Norway) The 22-year-old…

Reuters

France to speed up migrant expulsions but make residency easier for some

France aims to speed up the expulsion of illegal migrants while making it easier to obtain residency permits for those who work in sectors struggling to find workers, the interior and labour ministers said in a joint interview published on Wednesday.

France 24

French puppet shows delight young and old alike

In France, puppet shows attract children and adults alike. All year long, puppeteer Jacky Cartillier and his daughter Carole-Anne criss-cross France with their Guignol show. They have passed down the show from generation to generation for 70 years. Guignol, the most famous French puppet, was created in the city of…

Daily Mirror

England U17 World Cup winner hailed for "outstanding" breakthrough after Neymar lessons

Jonathan Panzo moved to France after winning the Under-17 World Cup under Steve Cooper, but is now back in England and making an impression with Coventry in the Championship

The Independent UK

World’s best Antoine Dupont aiming for further improvement as France prepare for autumn Tests

The reigning world player of the year skippered France to a Six Nations grand slam earlier this year

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