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Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France
France’s prime minister says firefighters and other rescuers have been involved in about 2,300 operations, some of them lifesaving, in what appears to be the biggest flooding in 40 years in central ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
Anti-fossil fuel comic that went viral in France arrives in UK
World Without End topped bestseller lists but was criticised for embracing nuclear power. In 2019, France’s best known climate expert sat down to work with its most feted graphic novelist. The ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
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Demonstrators in France praise Gisèle Pélicot's courage in harrowing drug and rape trial
Women and men have demonstrated together in Paris and other French cities in support of Gisèle Pélicot and against sexual violenceWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
It may be a golden age for France in the NBA. And not just because of Victor Wembanyama
The reigning NBA rookie of the yearSports - ABC News - October 20 -
France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R
Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in France
The sensational trial of 50 men accused of raping an unwitting and unconscious French woman who was repeatedly drugged by her husband has exposed what critics say is a dark rape culture in the countryWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
France’s Financial Morass Produces a Harsh Critique From Moody’s
The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in
French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travelBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Mont Ventoux returns for 2025 Tour de France with Pogacar aiming for No 4
Race begins in Lille on 5 July and returns to Paris finale Tour de France Femmes begins in Brittany on 26 July Mountains, crosswinds, cobbles and time trials: none of the hazards of the 2025 ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Is this the budget Britain needs? Our panel responds | Frances Ryan and others
In Labour’s first budget for almost 15 years, Rachel Reeves has unveiled tax rises and promises of investment in public services. Here comes Labour defining itself at last with the biggest ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Trial Over Killing of Teacher Samuel Paty Begins in France
Eight more people are facing charges over the 2020 murder of the teacher, Samuel Paty, who had displayed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad as an illustration of free speech.World - The New York Times - November 4 -
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UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known
Foreign Office argues scientific study into modern effects of nuclear war not needed . The UK was one of three countries to vote against creating a UN scientific panel on the effects of nuclear war ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Trial opens in France in the beheading of a teacher over prophet cartoons
The trial of eight people in Paris on terrorism charges started on Monday over the beheading of teacher Samuel PatyWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Hidden behind the budget is a terrible bombshell: billions in cuts for disabled people | Frances Ryan
The DWP confirms that draconian ‘savings’ are coming down the track. Are we a nation that will repair hospitals, but not help a nurse with long Covid?. In the days after the budget, the headlines ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Kylian Mbappé left out of France’s latest squad after Deschamps talks
Didier Deschamps says he has made a ‘one-off decision’ Player will sit out the matches against Israel and Italy The Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé was not named in France’s squad to face ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Mbappé omitted from France squad amid poor form
Kylian Mbappé has not been included in France's squad for their Nations League fixtures against Israel and Italy, Didier Deschamps confirmed on Thursday.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
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Macron to attend ‘high-risk’ France-Israel football match
French president offers ‘fraternity and solidarity’ as Israel discourages wearing of ‘Jewish symbols’ abroad. Emmanuel Macron will attend the France-Israel football match at the Stade de France on ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
France summons Israeli ambassador over diplomatic incident in Jerusalem
France’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Israel’s ambassador following an incident involving Israeli security forces during a visit last week by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to JerusalemWorld - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
Zelensky's victory plan for Ukraine
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Zelensky's victory plan for Ukraine is here Ukrainian President ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Trump's big tariff plans
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump can do on tariffs without Congress Former President Trump is going all ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
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France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen strongly denied committing any wrongdoing at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
Where to watch Belgium vs. France, odds, pick, prediction: UEFA Nations League live stream, start time
Les Bleus target a third win of 2024 over the Red Devils in BrusselsSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli attacks on UN forces in Lebanon must stop, say UK, Italy, France and Germany
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Israeli military did its utmost to avoid harming Unifil personnel while striking Hezbollah fighters. More now on the Hezbollah strike on an IDF training base we reported ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Kolo Muani double gives France victory over Belgium despite Tchouaméni red
No Kylian Mbappé, no problem? Perhaps it is not quite that simple for France, who started this match as a confused rabble but straightened out sufficiently to maintain their hold over a lively ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
France will host Israel in the Nations League 'under usual conditions,' French authorities say
Israel’s Nations League soccer match against host France next month will take place in “usual conditions,” French authorities said, a day after Italy hosted Israel in the same competition without ...Sports - ABC News - October 15 -
France show potential without Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann as Les Bleus build towards 2026 World Cup
Les Bleus registered UEFA Nations League wins over Israel and Belgium without key menSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum to avoid possible extradition to Japan
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson, known for his decades-long fight against Japanese whaling and arrested in Greenland in July, has asked France’s president for political asylumWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Does France really make the best bread in the world? As a baker, I’d say … maybe not | Lizzie Parle
Living in Marseille, I see how bread is a source of daily joy – but the reality of French bakery is not as charming as it seems. For many French people, the first experience of being allowed out ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
France to take stake in Sanofi unit to quell backlash over sale to US firm
Move follows fears over jobs and control when private equity firm CD&R entered talks to buy Opella for €16bn. The French government is to take a stake in the pharmaceutical company Sanofi’s ...World - The Guardian - October 21
