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France accused of failing to monitor NGO who 'stole children' in Mali

New details in the case of nine children in Mali who allege they were fraudulently adopted in France in the 1990s suggest French authorities were aware of wrongdoings at the time and failed to act, journalist Morgane Le Cam told RFI.

Radio France Internationale

Homage to Channel dead a year after 'avoidable' migrant tragedy

Tributes and demonstrations have taken place in France to commemorate the 27 migrants who died a year ago in a Channel boat disaster. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted French rescue services should have intervened.

Radio France Internationale

Bereaved relatives write to Rishi Sunak on anniversary of Channel drowning

Prime minister urged to prevent future tragedies by relatives of 31 refugees who died one year ago

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France attempts to match immigration policies with labour needs

The French government on Wednesday announced a bill that would create a specific residence permit to enable illegal immigrants who work in understaffed sector to legalise their status. The new measure aims to fight the exploitation of undocumented migrants and comes at a time when many European countries are experiencing…

France 24

French government wants to crack down on immigration removal orders

With its proposed immigration law introduced on Wednesday, the French government is looking for what it calls a balance between toughening its stance on removal orders for immigrants told to leave the territory, and broadening work opportunities for those legally allowed to be in France.

Radio France Internationale

War in Ukraine: NGOs file complaint against TotalEnergies

A French and a Ukrainian nongovernmental organization have filed a complaint for alleged “complicity in war crimes” against TotalEnergies

The Independent UK

France’s TotalEnergies accused of fuelling Russian bombers in Ukraine

Two NGOs have filed a complaint against French power giant TotalEnergies for "complicity in war crimes" for allegedly helping fuel Russian planes that have bombed Ukraine.

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France’s TotalEnergies faces legal case for allegedly fuelling Russian bombers

Two NGOs have filed a complaint against French energy giant TotalEnergies for "complicity in war crimes" for allegedly helping fuel Russian planes that have bombed Ukraine, according to French media reports.

France 24

Analysis: Does China’s ‘palace diplomacy’ benefit Africa or Beijing?

China’s practice of gifting million-dollar buildings to governments across Africa is under renewed scrutiny.

Al Jazeera

French media divided over who's to blame for crippling fuel strike

As the wage dispute in the petrol refinery and distribution sector enters carries on, the French daily newspapers are sharply divided on the question of who is to blame for the chaos on the nation's streets, with desperate motorists scrambling for a few drops of juice.

Radio France Internationale

France could deliver up to 12 more Caesar howitzers to Ukraine -report

France could deliver six to 12 new Caesar howitzers, originally destined for Denmark, to Ukraine, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Saturday.

Reuters

‘Hell behind the scenes’: French Senate blasts porn industry after abuse scandal

Police in Paris arrested three men on Tuesday as part of a sprawling investigation into alleged abuse of vulnerable women in the French pornography industry. In response French senators have proposed a raft of measures including stronger regulations to block under-18s from accessing online porn.

France 24

French government budget proposals met with mixed, mostly negative, reactions

The government has promised to protect ordinary consumers from the worst effects of the energy crisis, at the cost of record borrowings of 270 billion euros. Press and political reaction has been broadly negative.

Radio France Internationale

‘A class of his own’: Sale of rare Bacon works marks 30th anniversary of artist’s death

The auction will include rarely seen paintings, a rug, photographs and letters

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The Conversation

The ‘anti-conference’, a collaborative way to create innovative teaching methods

A series of recent events in France have shown that younger generations are increasingly dissatisfied with current science programmes. During a graduation ceremony on May 10, a group of students from AgroParisTech, an institution specialised in agricultural sciences, called on their fellow students to abandon their studies in light of the…

The Guardian - UK

Fund owned by secretive ‘Czech sphinx’ buys €43m château near Paris – reports

Billionaire Daniel Křetínský, who also has a stake in Royal Mail, made a fortune snapping up unloved assets

Radio France Internationale

French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé dies aged 89

French prime minister Elisabeth Borne led the tributes to the cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé whose death was announced on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Mediterranean ecosystem suffering ‘marine wildfire’ as temperatures peak

Parts of Mediterranean are 6C warmer than usual for time of year due to global heating, say scientists

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After angry debate, French parliament agrees spending power budget changes

After four days of frequently violent verbal clashes, the French National Assembly on Wednesday morning finally passed the budgetary adjustments needed to finance measures aimed at boosting spending power.

The Guardian - UK

New words in French dictionaries show ‘great suppleness’ of language

Pandemic and climate crisis account for most new entries in authoritative Le Robert and Larousse dictionaries

The Guardian - UK

Olympic organisers for Paris 2024 ‘in a cold sweat’ as problems mount

Fears over financing, security and staffing threaten to take the shine off a showcase event and a national triumph for Emmanuel Macron’s presidency

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron ‘proud’ of supporting Uber’s lobbying drive in France

French president vows to ‘do it again tomorrow’ after leaks he told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’

Radio France Internationale

Macron responds to Uber Files allegations, 'proud' of meetings with executives

Addressing for the first time accusations that he bent the rules for the US transport company Uber when he was economy minister, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday acknowledged that he held discussions with company executives, and he would do it again.

Reuters

France's Macron: I wouldn't change anything in dealings with Uber

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he would not change a thing in the approach he took to U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies when he served as economy minister, after political foes said they would seek a parliamentary inquiry.

Reuters

France's Macron under fire over Uber contacts as minister

French President Emmanuel Macron came under pressure on Monday from opposition politicians over his reported links with ride-hailing company Uber Technologies during his years as economy minister.

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