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'What’s your problem?' Russell Crowe defends tense exchange with fans

Gladiator star Russell Crowe has defended his brusque exchange with fans outside a hotel in Paris, France after a video of the encounter went viral online - with the actor declaring he "handled" the situation and didn't need any help from "security".

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Thailand-France relationship moves to next level

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to elevate Thailand–France relations to a strategic partnership, deepening cooperation in trade, investment, cybersecurity and regional security.

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Restricting trade with Israeli settlements 'not aggressive but normal', French minister says

France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.

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Europe sizzles under record May heatwave; 7 die in France

Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented May heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures causing fatalities in France and prompting widespread warnings. A "heat dome" has pushed temperatures significantly above average, with France and Britain experiencing their hottest May days ever recorded. Experts link these extreme conditions to climate change, warning of…

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'Trust has been so eroded': Philosopher Miranda Fricker on epistemic injustice today

A world-renowned philosopher has told FRANCE 24 she's still shocked that 20 years after she coined the phrase "epistemic injustice", she is still talking about it. Miranda Fricker is now Julius Silver Professor of Philosophy at New York University and co-director of the New York Institute of Philosophy. She's also…

France 24

Two French boys abandoned in Portugal to be returned to France, court document says

The Juvenile Court ordered that the two boys, aged four and five, be returned to their country of origin after French authorities decided to place them in the care of social services.

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114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: Report

India is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisition aims to bolster the Indian Air Force's capabilities, with a substantial portion to be manufactured domestically. The deal, estimated at ₹3.25 lakh crore, is a crucial step…

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Attal hardens migration line, with Macron camp split over 2027 presidential race

Renaissance leader Gabriel Attal has put immigration at the heart of his newly launched presidential campaign, calling for France to admit fewer people while giving priority to those coming to work.

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Chile's Trump-inspired border controls complicate life for migrants

Just after taking office, Chile's new far-right President José Antonio Kast pledged to expel more than 300,000 undocumented migrants. Two months into his presidency, the mass departures that many predicted have not happened. The construction of a border wall with Peru, modelled on US President Donald Trump's wall, does not…

France 24

Seven dead in France after extreme heatwave sweeps across Europe

Parts of France and Spain are on course to see 40C heat later this week

The Independent UK

EU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement

Measure could ease concerns from countries – such as France – that are sceptical about bringing in more members

The Guardian - UK

Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in over a century

France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.

Euronews

Record May heat puts France’s climate preparations to the test as heat dome swelters Europe

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

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Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries

Extreme early-summer event across western Europe also brings highest temperatures for month in UK and Ireland

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Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone hates us, don’t they?’: Mo Hunt on why England won’t tire of dominating women’s rugby

Mo Hunt, the England scrum-half, had to watch the Six Nations from the sidelines after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the opening game

Radio France Internationale

Heatwave deaths in France as record May temperatures grip Europe

France is on the frontline of an exceptional early summer heatwave, with authorities reporting seven deaths – including five drownings – as a “heat dome” is pushing temperatures far above seasonal norms across much of Europe.

The Economic Times

Paris' brutal heatwave turns non-AC trains into ovens, hundreds gasp for breath and forced to step out. Watch video

A severe heatwave in France caused panic on a Paris to Nice train, forcing it to halt as passengers suffered breathing difficulties. Hundreds disembarked seeking shade, with rescue teams arriving after a four-hour ordeal. The incident highlights concerns over public transport preparedness amid unprecedented extreme temperatures across Europe. The video…

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Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records

Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks.

France 24

Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government said seven people…

Bangkok Post

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

LONDON - Temperatures hit record highs for May in Britain, Ireland and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.

Bangkok Post

Swiatek, Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers

PARIS (FRANCE) - Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina both eased into the second round with comfortable wins at a sweltering Roland Garros on Monday, as Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to the tournament.

France 24

Monfils farewell at Roland Garros marks end of an era for French tennis

Veteran French showman Gaël Monfils bid an emotional farewell to the French Open on Monday, fighting back from two sets down before falling in five to fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston in the first round of his final appearance at Roland Garros. Monfils is the last of the "Four Musketeers", after…

France 24

Decommissioning of France's Fessenheim nuclear plant finally set to start

France's utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a €1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years. Built in 1971, the plant's two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43…

International Business Times UK

France School Abuse Scandal Widens to 114 Institutions as Prosecutors Unveil Horrifying Rape and Torture of Minors

France is grappling with a major child abuse scandal involving 114 Paris schools, leading to criminal investigations and reforms. Allegations include rape and violence against young children by school staff.

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