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Raging, radical and ready for change: France’s angry green women are an inspiration to us all

From Marine Tondelier to Mélanie Vogel, they are whip-smart, articulate and unafraid to show emotion. It’s astonishing to feel so inspired by politicians, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

Macron downs bottle of beer in 17 seconds in rugby dressing room

French president, who was cheered on by the Toulouse rugby team, was accused of ‘toxic masculinity’

The Independent UK

Macron’s rugby club beer stunt sparks binge-drinking row

French president accused of irresponsibility and toxic masculinity after downing beer in 17 seconds

The Guardian - UK

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King’s visit to France could be disrupted by protests over retirement age raise

Charles is to be hosted by President Macron in his first state visit since succeeding his mother as monarch.

The Independent UK

Five years on, some French feminists wonder if #MeToo has gone too far

Five years after the #MeToo hashtag went viral, an abuse scandal that led to the resignation of leftist Green politician Julien Bayou has left some feminists wondering if the campaign has gone too far in France.

France 24

'Woman. Life. Freedom': Paris marches in solidarity with Iran protests

Thousands of people marched in Paris on Sunday to condemn Iran's Islamic leadership in a giant show of solidarity with the protests sparked by the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini for allegedly failing to appropriately wear the obligatory Muslim veil.

Radio France Internationale

Anger over 'masculinist' defence of French leftwinger who slapped his wife

A senior figure and potential future leader of France's far left France Unbowed (LFI) has quit his post as co-ordinator after admitting hitting his wife during a dispute. LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has praised his "courageous" decision – raising the ire of a number of feminists and anti-domestic violence campaigners…

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French Green MP's attack on 'macho' barbecue culture stirs backlash

Are barbecues "a symbol of virility"? A prominent French green MP has sparked a national debate by suggesting that red meat is macho and grilled ribs are a gender issue.

France 24

Barbecue-bashing French green MP stirs up carnivores

Paris (AFP) - Are barbecues "a symbol of virility"?A prominent French green MP has sparked a national debate by suggesting that red meat is macho and grilled ribs are a gender issue.

AFP

'Government of shame': Another French minister accused of rape, sparking calls for protest

A French NGO has called for protests Tuesday against what it called a “government of shame” after a newly appointed government minister was accused of rape and sexual assault by two women. Damien Abad, France’s new minister of social services, the elderly and the disabled, becomes the latest government minister…

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