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South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat
Temperatures of this week would be exceptional for summer, says climatologist, never mind late November. Towns in south-west France roasted in “completely extreme” heat in the early hours of ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
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Trump wins West Virginia
Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Gunfight and massive brawl in France seriously wounds five
Shootings in Poitiers are latest to injure children, with minister saying country at ‘tipping point’ on drug violence. A shooting and massive brawl linked to drug trafficking has seriously wounded ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers
Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industryWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
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France league, CVC probed for alleged corruption
French investigators raided offices of the French football league and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners on Tuesday as part of an investigation into possible corruption and embezzlement ...Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Investigators search Netflix offices in France and the Netherlands
Investigators searched the offices of Netflix in France and the Netherlands as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud and money laundering.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Mbappe left out of France squad as 'one-off'
France manager Didier Deschamps says his decision to leave captain Kylian Mbappe out of the squad for this month's Nations League double-header is a "one-off".Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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Israel issues fan warning ahead of France game
Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
France increases security ahead of football match with Israel
Emmanuel Macron to attend match in show of support for Jewish people after attacks in AmsterdamWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack
After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
Fans clash at football match between France and Israel
Skirmish quickly quashed by security guards at stadium as riot police are deployed at ‘high-risk’ game. A skirmish involving Israel fans broke out in the stands of the Stade de France during a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Whistles and boos at France-Israel football match
Some fans attending the game in Paris jeer the Israeli anthem played at the start of the game.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
France's new dictionary struggles to keep up with the times
The full ninth edition of the Dictionnaire de l’Académie Française has been presented to France's President Macron.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
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Digne: France out for revenge against Italy
France will be out to avenge their defeat from earlier this year when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the San Siro in Milan on Sunday, defender Lucas Digne said.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
France boss concerned for players' mental health
France manager Didier Deschamps has expressed concern over the growing mental stresses his players face with the congested football calendar and accentuated exposure via social media.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France
The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious.World - The New York Times - November 18 -
Gaetz Ethics Report Blocked, and the Trial That’s Horrified France
Plus, a $6.2 million piece of fruit.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
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The 50 Others Accused in France’s Pelicot Rape Trial
Dominique Pelicot invited men to rape his wife, whom he had drugged. The French media call them “Mr. Every Man” because they come from such ordinary backgrounds.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis?
Investors have been rattled by political paralysis and parlous public financesBusiness - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
Hillary Clinton to campaign in Florida in first appearance for Harris
Both candidates have events scheduled today in Nevada and Arizona.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
The evolving "Wild West" of political advertising
Media experts discuss how the ways in which politicians and campaign issues are advertised has exploded, and why negative ads often win out over positive ones, even as people are down on negativity.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Supporting a neutral Ukraine is in the West’s interest
A neutral Ukraine would contribute to regional stability, reduce military and economic strains on the West, and allow all parties to pivot toward peace.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Putin sends nuclear warning to West
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
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
