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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 -
France and Germany attack UK plan to levy VAT on international school fees
Proposal to impose value added tax in the Budget risks damaging diplomatic ties, ambassadors sayBusiness - 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 - November 7 -
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 - 6 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 - 3 days ago -
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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 - 2 days ago -
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Niger junta bans French aid group amid tensions with France
Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, or Acted, from working in the country amid tensions with FranceWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
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France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit
Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel MacronWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
Paris Deploys Thousands of Police for France-Israel Soccer Match After Amsterdam Attacks
Authorities are ramping up security a week after Israeli fans were attacked in Amsterdam.World - The Wall Street Journal - 12 hours ago -
Heightened security ahead of soccer match between Israel and France
Thousands of police have been deployed and security measures have been ratcheted up in Paris ahead of an international soccer match between France and Israel Thursday. The match comes a week after ...Top stories - CBS News - 19 hours ago -
Protests in France over Gaza war amid soccer match with Israel
Protesters marched Wednesday night in France against the war in Gaza amid Thursday's soccer match between the French national team and Israel. While the march was peaceful, tensions are high on the ...Top stories - CBS News - 18 hours ago -
Protests erupt in Paris ahead of France-Israel soccer match
Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted in Paris ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga has details on the protests and the French president's plans to attend ...Top stories - NBC News - 15 hours ago -
What to know about Paris tensions ahead of Israel-France soccer match
Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports ...Top stories - CBS News - 13 hours ago -
A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in war
A French military task force with the festive name “Champagne” is wrapping up a mission that’s no partyWorld - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
Scuffles and boos but no major clashes at tense France-Israel soccer game
Thousands of police officers are set to be deployed around Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week's violence in Amsterdam ...Top stories - NBC News - 9 hours ago -
NBA Western Conference standings predictions and winner 2024-25: Thunder on top of very tight conference
Oklahoma City seems like the most sure bet in a conference with a lot of questions.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17