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People who risk drowning at sea 'must be rescued', says Pope in Marseille

Pope Francis on Friday urged that “people who are at risk of drowning when abandoned on the waves must be rescued”, speaking against a background of heightened tensions in Europe over large numbers of arrivals by sea from the Middle East and North Africa.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

Watch live: Pope arrives in Marseille to lead prayers for migrants

Watch live as Pope Francis arrives in Marseille for a two-day visit on Friday, 22 September.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

France World Cup rugby chiefs sweat over Dupont face injury

France's hopes of lifting a first rugby union World Cup suffered a setback on Friday when tests confirmed that skipper Antoine Dupont could be out of the tournament after suffering a facial fracture during the 96-0 romp past Namibia in Marseille.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

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Pope Francis 'is not being listened to' on plight of migrants, expert says

Pope Francis is visiting the southern French port city of Marseille to show solidarity with the plight of migrants there. It comes a decade on from a landmark visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa at the start of his papacy, where he condemned the "global indifference" to their suffering.…

France 24 · Sep 22, 2023

European Commission announces €127m aid to Tunisia to reduce migration as rescue groups warn of death toll at sea – as it happened

Commission says it is ‘cracking down’ on smuggling networks as NGOs say more assistance is needed from Europe’s leaders

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

Pope Francis visits Marseille as anti-migrant views grow in Europe with talk of fences and blockades

Pope Francis is visiting the French port city of Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Pope Francis to sound alarm over migrant tragedies during Marseille visit

Pope Francis will arrive in the southern French city of Marseille on Friday for a two-day visit that will include a meeting of bishops from around the Mediterranean, a ceremony at the memorial for people lost at sea and a public mass. He is expected to reiterate his call for…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

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People who risk drowning at sea 'must be rescued', says Pope Francis in Marseille

Pope Francis blasted the “fanaticism of indifference” that greets migrants seeking a better life, as he arrived Friday in the Mediterranean port of Marseille amid a new influx of would-be refugees from Africa that has sparked a backlash from some of Europe’s increasingly anti-migrant leaders.

France 24 · Sep 22, 2023

How to watch France vs Namibia for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby World Cup game today

France will be eyeing a huge win as they take on Namibia in Marseille tonight.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

Pope goes to Marseille to talk migration, but will Europe listen as it scrambles to stem an influx?

Pope Francis is travelling to the French port city of Marseille to join Catholic bishops in a meeting focusing on the Mediterranean and migration

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

France vs Namibia: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France take on Namibia in their latest Rugby World Cup outing tonight.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

Paris's Human Rights Wall: A new public art space in French capital

This week in Paris, in conjunction with city authorities, Amnesty International is unveiling the Human Rights Wall, a new public art space whose inaugural work pays homage to six modern-day defenders of human rights around the world. Measuring 15 metres long and 5 metres high, the monumental piece will be…

France 24 · Sep 19, 2023

‘Very rich, very famous, and very powerful’: How Bernard Tapie became France’s first tycoon – and wound up in prison

Benard Tapie is the subject of a new Netflix series, ‘Class Act’, which dramatizes his life. Actor Laurent Lafitte, director Tristan Seguéla, and screenwriter Olivier Demangel speak to Clémence Michallon

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Scotland step up preparations ahead of second World Cup match with Tonga

The Scots were idle on the second weekend of the tournament after beginning their campaign with an 18-3 defeat to South Africa in Marseille.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

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Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2023

Macron defends decision to attend Pope's mass in Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his plan to attend a huge mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis in the southern city of Marseille this week, after critics said he was failing to live up to France's secular values.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2023

France launches massive police operation for week of high-profile events

France is mobilising thousands of police officers from Monday as it prepares for several high-level events this week, including a royal visit from Britain's King Charles III and the Pope's trip to Marseille, as well as the ongoing Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Fagerson brothers spent ‘special’ time with parents after Scotland opener

Back-rower Matt and prop Zander met up with parents Jonathan and Gwendolyn after the match against South Africa in Marseille.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

George Ford hopes drop-goal work with Jonny Wilkinson can be a World Cup weapon

Ford landed three drop-goals as England opened the tournament with a 27-10 rout of Argentina in Marseille last Saturday.

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The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

France port of La Ciotat is a little-known beauty

Less frenetic than its near neighbour, Marseille, this beautiful coastal resort quietly celebrates its pioneering heritage in shipbuilding, cinematography and … pétanque

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

A last blast of summer sun: seaside holidays in France, Spain, Italy and Croatia

With the kids back at school, the crowds have gone, prices are lower and there’s still plenty of sun for late-season breaks in southern Europe

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks

Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

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