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Flights, trains, metros: Here’s how France’s nationwide strike will impact travel today

Despite air traffic control unions delaying their 18 September strikes, air travel could be affected as well.

Euronews

The enduring brilliance of Peter Sellers: ‘There’s never been a better comic actor’

The actor was born 100 years ago – and his performances still induce hysteria today. Fans and collaborators like Michael Palin, Woody Allen and Lesley Anne-Down explain why

The Guardian - UK

Teacher suspended after holding minute’s silence for Gaza victims

Teaching unions say the teacher’s students had requested the minute’s silence

The Independent UK

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French social partners start three months of pension reform discussions

France’s labour and management representatives begin three months of negotiations Thursday on the 2023 pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64. While some unions call for the reform to be repealed, the government is asking for the system’s budget to be balanced by 2030, which might not be…

Radio France Internationale

Airbus Acknowledges Slow Progress On Hydrogen Plane

Airbus acknowledged on Friday that progress on developing an aeroplane operating on hydrogen was slower than expected, but said it was not reviewing its approach to decarbonising aviation.

International Business Times

Strike At French Cognac Maker Hennessy Over Measures In China Spat

Hundreds of employees of French cognac maker Hennessy, part of the LVMH group luxury empire, went on strike on Tuesday to protest measures the brand plans to employ to circumvent Chinese tariffs imposed in a spat with the EU.

International Business Times

Wave of strikes brewing as French budget cuts anger unions

French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has proposed €60 billion in cuts and tax hikes to tackle the country's debt.

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Stefon Diggs's Look at Josh Allen After Texans' Win Over Bills Became Funny Meme

Fans had fun with this.

Sports Illustrated

French champagne makers under pressure to protect pickers after harvest deaths

With the annual harvest underway in France's Champagne region, working conditions are under scrutiny after the death of four seasonal grape-pickers in 2023.

Radio France Internationale

French airport worker unions call for strike days before Paris Olympics

Unions call for industrial action to take place on July 17

Evening Standard

Record 37 French parties fielding lists for EU election

Nearly 3,000 candidates will be in the running for France’s 81 seats in the European Parliament, as a record 37 parties are fielding lists for the 9 June elections. Along with the established parties that have national politicians are a slew of single-issue lists that are hoping to get over…

Radio France Internationale

French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

Radio France Internationale

French Police Hunt Killers Behind Prison Van Ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

International Business Times

Staff at France's EDF question involvement in futuristic Saudi city

Some employees of French energy giant EDF want the company to reconsider its involvement in a hydro-electric plant in the Saudi desert that would power Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's futuristic megacity Neom, following concerns over the project's sustainability and alleged human rights abuses.

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Striking public sector workers pressure French government for better pay

Trade unions have called on France’s 5.7 million public sectors workers to walk out on Tuesday in a push for better pay and conditions, a month after the government announced some €10 billion in public spending cuts.

Radio France Internationale

Eiffel Tower closed again as staff extend strike

The Eiffel Tower will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday as staff extend a strike. There was every chance that the monument would also stay shuttered on Wednesday, a union representative said.

International Business Times

Eiffel Tower Closed Again As Staff Extend Strike: Union

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday as staff extend a strike, a union representative said. The strike started Monday in protest over the way the monument is managed financially.

Radio France Internationale

Strike closes Eiffel Tower again as staff denounce financial management

Employees at the Eiffel Tower are on strike Monday to protest against the way the monument is managed financially. The strike has closed the tower for the second time in two months, and comes as Paris is getting ready to welcome millions of visitors for the Olympic Games.

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The Hindu

Ram temple ceremony indicative of growing majoritarianism in India: Pakistan

Pakistan expresses concern over the inauguration of Ram temple in Ayodhya, citing growing majoritarianism in India.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Falcons Twitter reacts to Bill Belichick interviewing in Atlanta

Falcons fans on Twitter react to former Patriots coach Bill Belichick interviewing in Atlanta

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Ecuador? Prosecutor investigating TV studio attack is murdered

César Suárez was leading the investigation of the attack on Ecuadorian TV station led by gang members

Evening Standard

Property in Rome: the next Bosco Verticale covered in thousands of plants taking root in Italian capital

Flats are now for sale in Rome's new 'living' building

USA Today Sports Media Group

Twitter reacts to Commanders latest embarrassing loss

We've found some of the best and most honest social media reactions from the Commanders' loss to the Giants.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Your Calendars, Commanders Fans, It’s Time to Celebrate

The date is set for a new owner in Washington. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets find themselves in a familiar spot, and more in this week’s takeaways.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Best reactions after Bengals LT Jonah Williams requests trade

The NFL world reacted after Jonah Williams' trade request.

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