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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

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

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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…

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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

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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

Football London

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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…

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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…

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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.

Reuters

Polish PM to discuss security, energy crisis with France's Macron

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday he would visit Paris on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, defence cooperation and energy issues with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The Conversation

Macron in Africa: a cynical twist to repair the colonial past while keeping a tight grip

In late July 2022 French president Emmanuel Macron concluded a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau. And he visits Algeria between 25 and 27 August.

The Independent UK

‘I can’t take winning for granted’ says Tom Pidcock ahead of World Championships

The reigning Olympic champion is the man to beat in France this weekend

The Conversation

Why 'mercy' killing wild animals is so controversial

Two wild animals that strayed from their ordinary habitats and into close proximity to humans were recently killed in high-profile cases. The life of Freya the walrus was ended by officials in Oslo on August 14 2022, reportedly because the animal posed a threat to humans. Four days earlier, the…

Radio France Internationale

French Order of Physicians demands stricter rules against medical quackery

The French Order of Physicians has called for tighter rules to avoid “confusion” between health professionals and alternative medicine practitioners, after the online medical appointment platform Doctolib was pushed to delete listings of 17 naturopaths.

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