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France to implement smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July

A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine.

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New France-Singapore deal is a 'tangible roadmap' for defence and tech partnership, Macron says

Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation.

Euronews

France threatens tougher stance on Israel as US proposes new Gaza ceasefire plan

President Emmanuel Macron has warned France could harden its position against Israel, including potential sanctions on Israeli settlers, if humanitarian aid to Gaza remains blocked. His comments come as a new US-backed ceasefire proposal emerged to end the devastating 20-month conflict.

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Francesco Bagnaia must “stop the bleeding” of points in title race against Marc Marquez

TNT MotoGP presenters and pundits Michael Laverty, Neil Hodgson, and Suzi Perry believe this year’s championship could be out of Francesco Bagnaia’s hands, with Alex Marquez now the closest challenger to leader Marc Marquez.

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Le Pen proposes new approach in New Caledonia as Macron plans fresh talks

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen is in New Caledonia, offering a 'new method' for resolving long-standing tensions with the French mainland, as President Emmanuel Macron is preparing a broader push to revive dialogue between loyalists and separatists in the Pacific overseas territory.

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Every European travel strike you need to know about this summer: Simon Calder’s round-up

Exclusive: Industrial action by transport workers is planned in France, Italy and the UK in the coming weeks

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: Record heat engulfs parts of France, Portugal and Spain

High pressure across much of Europe comes amid worst drought in decades, while Canada braces for hot spell

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France to ban smoking outdoors in most places to protect children

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister has announced, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Elusive street artist Banksy reveals new artwork – in France?

Geoguessers have speculated that the street art may be Marseille, in the south of France. Fans of the elusive artist are also scratching their heads over the meaning of this new piece.

Euronews

Macron to give key-note speech at major defence summit in Singapore

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Singapore for the final leg of a three-nation, six-day tour of Southeast Asia that took in Vietnam and Indonesia. He will give a key-note speech at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Asia's premier defence and security forum on Friday evening.

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A man charged in a 2013 Pennsylvania campus sex assault hires a lawyer to review possible plea deal

An American who was extradited from France this year to face charges in a 2013 campus sexual assault case has hired a private lawyer to review a potential plea in Pennsylvania

The Independent UK

France to ban smoking outdoors in most public places

Smoking at beaches, parks, bus stops, and sports venues will be banned from July 1

Evening Standard

France To Ban Smoking Outdoors In Most Places: Minister

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced Thursday.

International Business Times

Who is Francesco Farioli? Rangers manager contender profiled after talks

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Fils fights off Munar in five-set thriller to reach third round at French Open

France's top player Arthur Fils reached the third round at the French Open for the first time on Thursday following a five-set thriller with the Spaniard Jaume Munar.

Evening Standard

Chelsea: £16m signing to finally make debut at Club World Cup as Enzo Maresca conversation is revealed

Blues youngster’s stock has risen after a successful loan spell in France with Strasbourg

Radio France Internationale

EU and six member states ratify UN treaty on high seas ahead of Nice summit

The European Union and six of its member states have ratified the treaty to protect the high seas, 10 days ahead of France hosting the UN Ocean Conference in Nice. However, the treaty is still far short of the 60 ratifications required for it to come into force.

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British woman in France wins back pre-Brexit right to vote in EU elections

Court decision in favour of Alice Bouilliez reignites push for bilateral treaty on electoral enfranchisement

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French adult-only holidays at risk as campaign launches to end child ‘intolerance’

France's high commissioner for childhood says the country is institutionalising the ‘absence of children as a luxury’

Euronews

France and Indonesia enhance cultural ties with new partnership agreement during Macron visit

The French president, currently on a week-long diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, arrived in Indonesia with First Lady Brigitte Macron on Tuesday evening, the second stop of his tour after Vietnam.

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'Compared to last year, we have taken another big step' – Visma management rate Jonas Vingegaard as favourite for Tour de France

'You could perhaps say that Pogačar is better on Tour of Flanders-like courses, but this is about a three-week race'

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Righting history's wrong: Will France posthumously promote Alfred Dreyfus 90 years after his death?

France’s National Assembly Defense Committee has unanimously approved a bill to posthumously promote Captain Alfred Dreyfus - a symbolic step that may lead to Dreyfus' inclusion in national necropolis the Panthéon.

International Business Times

Macron Decorates Indonesia Leader, Announces Cultural Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader with France's top award on Thursday, before announcing a new cultural partnership with Jakarta on a visit to the world's largest Buddhist temple.

Radio France Internationale

France pushing for 'China-EU leadership' on climate to counter US withdrawal

The European Union and China must "take on global climate leadership" in the wake of US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, a French government source ahead of a top French official's visit to Beijing on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Rigged diesel cars caused 16,000 deaths in France, study says

Diesel engines fitted with illegal software to cheat pollution tests have caused 16,000 deaths in France since 2009, according to the first study to calculate the human cost of the "Dieselgate" scandal that exposed widespread fraud by car manufacturers.

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