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The world's oldest person, Sister André of France, dies at age 118

Born Lucile Randon in 1904, Sister André spent most of her life in religious service as a Roman Catholic nun. The oldest living person is now Maria Branyas Morera of Spain at age 115.

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French nun, world's oldest person, passes away after 118 years

Lucile Randon was born in southern France on 11 February 1904, a decade before the outbreak of the First World War. She died peacefully in her sleep earlier this week.

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France’s Le Pen looks to enhance international credentials in Senegal

Far-right MP Marine Le Pen is in Senegal for three days – her first trip abroad since failing to clinch the French presidency in April last year. The visit is an opportunity to hone her international profile, but why Senegal?

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'Tax us' say over 200 millionaires who back Oxfam's call to redistribute wealth

As the rich, famous and influential meet at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aid agency Oxfam says billionaires should be made obsolete. And 200 millionaires agree. In an open letter addressed to world leaders, they say they want to pay more tax "for the common good".

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Bristol City goalkeeper set to leave on loan as he arrives in France to complete transfer

His temporary switch is likely to mean Dan Bentley will remain at the Robins beyond January

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France braces for ‘Black Thursday’ general strike over pension changes

Union leaders call for ‘massive mobilisation’ to oppose latest attempt to overhaul pension system

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French unions dig in for pension battle with Macron

Is France back to its old ways?

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France's population grows slightly while China's population shrinks

Although the French population grew by 0,3 percent to over 68 million people in 2022, the national statistics agency says its the lowest number since 1946. Meanwhile, China, the world's most populous nation saw a significant drop in its population between 2021 and 2022.

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New film shows how music can heal trauma suffered by migrants in Libya

Award-winning filmmaker Cécile Allegra joins us on Perspective to tell us about her new feature, "Songs of the Living". It tells the story of a group of migrants, or survivors as she prefers to call them, as they try to settle in the Aveyron region of France. These survivors are…

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World’s Oldest Known Person, French Nun, Dies at 118

A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, the spokesperson for her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday. Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11,…

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France travel warning issued as UK Foreign Office changes guidance

Passengers are being urged to contact their travel operators

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French union threatens to cut electricity to MPs, billionaires amid nationwide strike

France's hardline CGT union has threatened to cut off electricity supplies to lawmakers and billionaires before a nationwide strike on Thursday, in an increasingly acrimonious showdown over the government's plan to raise the retirement age.

Reuters

Tripadvisor reveals top travel destinations for 2023 – and London comes in third

Reviews platform analysed millions of reviews from the past 12 months

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Ryanair boss explains why there will be more chaos and higher prices this summer

Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, has explained how the war in Ukraine and potential air traffic controller strikes in France will impact travel this year

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Striking Paris transport workers to lead charge against French pension reform

The Ile-de-France region surrounding Paris will be worst hit by nationwide strikes against pension reform on Thursday as Parisian transport workers – who face losing their special retirement privileges – prepare to take up the call by unions for a “zero transport day”.

Daily Mirror

Cristian Romero explains why he screamed in Kylian Mbappe's face and taunted Lionel Messi

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero celebrated Lionel Messi's World Cup final goal against France by yelling into the face of Kylian Mbappe in an emotional encounter

The Guardian - UK

Can EU anger at Biden’s ‘protectionist’ green deal translate into effective action?

Analysts warn bloc’s lack of industrial policy may impede riposte to $370bn US subsidy package

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Today's rugby news as Gatland reveals Louis Rees-Zammit return date and Wales let cameras in for Netflix documentary

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Assessing the cost and feasibility of France's nuclear future

A French government proposal to shorten the process of approving new nuclear energy projects is being considered by the Senate. The government says the law is necessary and cost effective, but climate activists including Greenpeace say it's a waste of time and money.

The Guardian - UK

How a ski trip to France helped me find my winter travel mojo

With its tree-lined ski slopes and starlit forest hikes, the traditional village of Villard-de-Lans, near Grenoble, made me fall back in love with skiing holidays

Reuters

World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies at 118 -retirement home

French nun Sister Andre, the world's oldest person, passed away at 118 in France, her retirement home told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Davos 2023: EU's von der Leyen on her Green Deal Industrial Plan

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the bloc's Green Deal subsidy plan at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, as the US and China push ahead with their own industrial subsidies for clean tech. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody spoke with von der Leyen in Davos about…

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French city asks Madonna to lend it a painting lost in 1918

The mayor of Amiens, northern France, has asked Madonna to lend the city a 19th-century painting lost during World War One which it believes may be have been bought by the singer, to help its chances of becoming European Capital of Culture.

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French journalists in court over alleged blackmail of Moroccan king

Two French journalists have gone on trial in France on charges of trying to blackmail the king of Morocco – allegedly demanding money to hush purportedly damaging revelations about him.

France 24

TV series show: What to watch this January

TV critic Dheepthika Laurent speaks to Eve Jackson about all the hottest shows of the month and the year so far. Among them are new Netflix show "En Place", or "Represen’t" in English, which imagines France's first black president; "The Last of Us", a post-apocalyptic zombie drama getting critical acclaim;…

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