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First Thing: ‘Very serious’ ceasefire negotiations in Gaza face impasse

Hamas has said it will not discuss releasing more hostages until Israel ends its war, while Israel has vowed to continue ‘to the end’. Plus, the women who fought back against a couch-surfing predator

The Guardian - UK

Snow White, tricky shapes and a dog in a church – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape

French President Emmanuel Macron said French film star Gerard Depardieu – accused of rape – had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexism. But Macron's stance has been met with anger by those who say he is undermining the cause of eradicating violence…

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No more 'propaganda soup': Poland works to de-politicise state media

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 21 December 2023: French papers react to President Emmanuel Macron's attempts to defend his hardline immigration bill. In Iran, a young woman forced into child marriage is executed for killing her abusive husband. Papers in Poland are marking the end of "propaganda soup" on state…

France 24

Macron says new law will protect France from its 'immigration problem'

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has defended a new immigration law that has split his party and sparked the resignation of his health minister, describing it as a necessary "shield".

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Afternoon Update: why Australia said no to US warship request; Matildas sellout streak continues; and Melbourne mourns ‘a true icon’

Coalition and Labor agree that Australia’s focus should be in the Indo-Pacific

The Guardian - AU

Outrage as Emmanuel Macron says Gérard Depardieu is target of ‘manhunt’

Feminists and politicians on left condemn French president’s praise of actor as sending ‘massive support’ to man being investigated for rape

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Fighting terrorism did not mean Israel had to ‘flatten Gaza’, says Emmanuel Macron

French president calls on Israel ‘to stop this response because it is not appropriate’ as he repeats ceasefire demand

The Guardian - UK

What are the controversial immigration reforms adopted by France?

A contentious package of immigration reforms designed to toughen certain conditions for foreigners living in or moving to France has now passed both houses of the French parliament, thanks to the support of the far right. The legislation has changed considerably since it was first proposed by President Emmanuel Macron's…

Radio France Internationale

Le Pen's breakout moment? French government split by far-right backing of immigration bill

Are we at a turning point in French politics? Emmanuel Macron's ruling party is in crisis after the far right threw its weight behind an immigration bill stiffened after a parliamentary compromise. The government insists it had the votes without Marine Le Pen's party, but there's more than one way…

France 24

Fiercely contested immigration law is a 'shield that we needed', Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron defended the adoption of a controversial new law toughening immigration in a televised interview on Wednesday, facing down critics who say he conceded too much to the far right in getting the law passed.

France 24

The Guardian view on the politics of migration: when centrists dabble in extremism

Editorial: Western Europe is undergoing a reconfiguration, with the centre-right posing as radicals and the nativist right donning the garb of centrists

The Guardian - UK

French health minister resigns over contentious immigration law

France's health minister has resigned over the adoption of a controversial immigration law backed by the far-right, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, while denying there was any rebellion within President Emmanuel Macron's cabinet.

Radio France Internationale

First Thing: Colorado supreme court disqualifies Trump from state’s 2024 ballot

State’s highest court declares former president ineligible for White House under US constitution’s insurrection clause. Plus, how chemical exposures affect sperm health

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French health minister quits as immigration law splits Macron’s ruling party

French President Emmanuel Macron faced cracks within his ruling alliance on Wednesday as Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau tendered his resignation in protest at a controversial immigration law that the far right's Marine Le Pen hailed as an "ideological victory" for her camp.

International Business Times

French Govt Seeks To Calm Tensions Over Immigration Bill

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday sought to restore unity to his centrist ruling party after the adoption of a tough immigration bill under pressure from the far right sparked an unprecedented rebellion within its ranks.

France 24

'The far right is now in power': French media blast tough immigration law

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, December 20: French media almost unanimously criticise the controversial immigration law backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron. While the left sees the legislation as pandering to the far right, the right is mostly critical of the process leading to its passing. Also: two…

Evening Standard

Emmanuel Macron to make TV address after France passes tough new migration law

The measures in the new legislation include limiting foreigners' access to social benefits

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The Guardian - UK

France passes controversial immigration bill amid deep division in Macron’s party

Strict new law contains so many hardline measures that the far-right Marine Le Pen has claimed it as an ‘ideological victory’

France 24

French parliament adopts toughened immigration law backed by far right

France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday passed a government bill tightening rules for immigration, despite a rebellion within the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron's governing party after it was backed by the far right.

International Business Times

French Government Battles To Save Flagship Immigration Bill

The French government of President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was battling to salvage a flagship immigration reform following deadlock in parliament that risks casting a shadow over his second mandate.

France 24

Macron faces party rebellion as French lawmakers advance tougher immigration bill

French President Emmanuel Macron was facing a rebellion within his own party from left-leaning deputies on Tuesday after a tougher immigration bill won the support of the far right under Marine Le Pen as it advanced through parliament. NGOs have slammed the measure as the "most regressive" immigration law in…

International Business Times

France Seeks To Break Deadlock Over Controversial Immigration Law

French lawmakers and senators sought on Monday to hammer out a compromise over a beleaguered immigration bill as President Emmanuel Macron's government hoped to salvage what is seen as a flagship reform of his second term.

Radio France Internationale

French lawmakers to decide future of contentious immigration bill

A joint committee comprised of MPs and senators will attempt to reach an "intelligent compromise" demanded by French President Emmanuel Macron in an attempt to pass a crucial immigration law, which has been the subject of heated debate across the country's political class.

International Business Times

Golden Rooster Fitted To Spire Of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral

Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral got a new golden rooster on Saturday, part of its renaissance from the ashes of the 2019 fire that severely damaged it and ahead of its reopening next year.

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