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Haute Couture, winter 2022/2023: The art of balance

Haute couture is a sartorial discipline revered in France and across the world, but at its best it's also an expression of often complex philosophical ideas and convictions. Designers are continually grappling with the tension between body and spirit, between being and merely appearing, between functionality and seduction. FRANCE 24…

France 24

‘Serious problem’ if France and UK can’t tell if they’re friends or enemies, says Macron

French president responds to ‘jury’s out’ comments by Tory leadership favourite Liz Truss about key ally

The Guardian - UK

Backlash over Liz Truss 'needless insult' as Emmanuel Macron hits back at jibe

The Foreign Secretary, who looks likely to be the next PM, claimed the "jury is out" when asked if Emmanuel Macron was a friend or foe last night

Daily Mirror

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Macron announces 'renewed partnership' during Algeria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will extend his visit to Algeria to sign a "renewed partnership" deal on Saturday with his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the two seek to overcome months of tensions.

France 24

Macron hits back at Truss over comment ‘jury out’ on whether he is a friend or foe

Ally claims her remarks were ‘light-hearted’

The Independent UK

Vichy France’s ‘biggest stain’? The August 1942 roundup, 80 years on

Six weeks after the Vél d’Hiv roundup in Paris, the Vichy regime committed another unspeakable crime by arresting some 6,000 Jews in the non-occupied zone on August 26, 1942 – an event that remains little-known in France, 80 years on.

France 24

Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

The Foreign Secretary and her rival candidate Rishi Sunak were asked a series of quickfire questions at the Norwich hustings.

The Independent UK

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Exploring stereotypes about France and the French

As regular viewers will know, French Connections is all about exploring the intricacies of life in France and tearing apart common clichés about the French. There are indeed many stereotypes. Always fascinating, frequently baffling, France is a country that non-French people often like to reduce to preconceived notions. So what…

France 24

Macron says UK is a friend of France ‘in spite of its leaders’ after Truss remarks – as it happened

Latest updates: foreign secretary accused of ‘playing to the gallery’ when she said ‘jury is out’ over relations with French president

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron hits back after Liz Truss ‘jury’s out’ jibe

The Foreign Secretary said she would judge the French leader on ‘deeds, not words’

Evening Standard

Netflix Dated and Related: Irish siblings to take part in new dating show set to rival Love Island

New dating show 'Dated and Related' is being described by some as Netflix's rival to Love Island. It will see 16 singles flown to a villa in the south of France - but with an unusual twist

Irish Mirror

France's Macron signals fresh chapter with Algeria beyond 'painful' history

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to build a better bilateral future with Algeria, announcing a joint committee to study the colonial period. The news came on the first day of his three-day visit aimed at mending ties with the former French colony months after it marked 60 years of…

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron Announces 'New Page' in Algeria Ties

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a "new page" in ties with Algeria on Thursday, the first day of a three-day visit aimed at mending ties with the former French colony months after it marked 60 years of independence. Macron's office said his visit aims to "lay a foundation to rebuild…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Liz Truss says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Macron is ‘friend or foe’

Foreign secretary accused of ‘woeful lack of judgement’ with criticism of close ally

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

France’s Macron seeks ties with Algeria beyond ‘painful’ history

Ties with Algiers have become more important for Europe because of increasing demand for gas amid the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

France, Algeria to set up joint historian committee on French colonial rule, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he wanted to build the future of Franco-Algerian relations by confronting a painful colonial past but also by focusing on future challenges.

Football London

Arsenal fans eye Nicolas Pepe replacement following season long loan switch to Nice confirmed

The 27-year-old returns to France three years after moving to the Emirates

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Boston Celtics wing Evan Fournier recognizes France is a EuroBasket target

The ex-Boston shooting guard's French National Team won silver in the 2020 Olympics, making them the team to beat in EuroBasket play.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

France’s Macron Heads to Algeria in Bid to Heal Wounds

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Algeria on Thursday for a three-day official visit aimed at addressing two major challenges: boosting future economic relations and healing colonial-era wounds. The visit comes less than a year after a monthslong diplomatic crisis between the two countries stirred up tensions 60 years after…

Evening Standard

US Open: Emma Raducanu handed tricky start against Alize Cornet; Serena Williams, Andy Murray learn opponents

Emma Raducanu will begin the defence of her US Open crown against France’s Alize Cornet, while Serena Williams will begin her expected farewell against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro.

Reuters

France's Macron urges future with Algeria beyond 'painful' history

President Emmanuel Macron indicated France and Algeria should move beyond their "painful" shared history and look to the future on Thursday at the start of a three-day visit to the North African country.

The Conversation

Chad is making a huge effort to find peace: Chadians aren't convinced it will work

The normally quiet airport at the Chadian capital N’Djamena was recently inundated with internationally well-known arrivals.

France 24

On Algeria visit, Macron says 'painful' shared past 'prevents us from looking to the future'

On his second visit to Algeria as head of state, French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday reiterated a commitment to building a better bilateral future, announcing a joint committee to study the colonial period and saying a "painful common past (...) has at times prevented us from looking to the…

Wales Online

UK tourists risking heavy fines for breaking unexpected holiday rules

Authorities in popular holiday destinations, including Spain, France, and Italy, are imposing hefty penalties for ignoring regulations

Al Jazeera

France’s Macron in Algeria: Frosty ties, bitter history

Macron’s visit is an attempt to mend relations between France and Algeria, which hit a new low in the last year.

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