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Famous Author Accused of Using Psychiatrist Wife's Confidential Patient Files as Basis for Award-Winning Novel

An author has been accused of using the confidential files of his psychiatrist wife's patient for his novel that won him the highest literacy award in France.

Latin Times

An Angry Customer Challenged the Owner of an Internet Company to a Duel Outside a Supermarket. He Accepted

A billionaire founder responded to a Call of Duty player's challenge for a duel by showing up outside a Lidl supermarket in France.

Latin Times

Hennessy Plans to Move Cognac Bottling from France to China in Major Break with Tradition

On Tuesday, French luxury conglomerate LVMH announced that it would be considering plans to shift bottling efforts to China in an attempt to cope with protectionist measures enforced upon imports of European alcohol.

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Gisèle Pelicot held trial in public to force debate on rape culture, say lawyers

At summing up, lawyers say Gisèle Pelicot wanted to show how people still defend rape in France in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Largest dinosaur ever auctioned sells for over $6 million — and it's twice as long as a school bus

A 70-foot-long Apatosaurus skeleton, named Vulcan, recently became the biggest dinosaur fossil ever sold when it was acquired for around $6.4 million at an auction in France. The sizable remains weigh more than 22 tons.

LiveScience

France summons Azerbaijan ambassador over President Aliyev's 'unacceptable' remarks at Cop29

France has summoned Azerbaijan's ambassador to Paris over 'unacceptable remarks' made by the country's President Ilham Aliyev last week at the Cop29 climate talks he is hosting in Baku.

Radio France Internationale

No, the Citroën SM Is Not Coming Back

In its 110-year history, Maserati has passed through various hands, from those of the founder to Stellantis, finding itself in the same deck as Citroën and DS. The proximity to France repeats (in part) a story already lived through, the one from 1968 to 1975, which saw the Double Chevron as…

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'Ouest-France' becomes first French newspaper to stop posting on X

French regional daily Ouest-France, the top-selling paper in the country, is the latest in a string of European publications to suspend posts on X, formerly Twitter. The social media platform is accused of enabling the spread of disinformation under its owner Elon Musk, an ally of US president-elect Donald Trump.

Radio France Internationale

Patrick Vieira back in management with Genoa

The former Arsenal and France midfielder has agreed a deal to replace Alberto Gilardino as coach of the Italian club.

The Independent UK

Which foreign country has provided most Premier League managers?

Plus: leagues with the most teams whose names are bookended by the same letter, multiple international debut scorers and more

The Guardian - UK

France's defence minister calls on Gulf states to aid Lebanese forces

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu is urging Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for securing border areas after Israel's war with Hezbollah.

Radio France Internationale

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

Foreign bosses starting to query investing company cash in France, says report

International tycoons are having second thoughts about investing in France mainly due to the country's political instability, says a new survey of 200 managers of foreign-owned companies.

Radio France Internationale

France's Gisele Pelicot Says 'Macho' Society Must Change Attitude On Rape

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said on Tuesday that it was time for a "macho" society to change its attitude on rape.

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A celestial New York exhibition showcases Roman and Williams’ mastery of lighting

Lauded design studio Roman and Williams is exhibiting 100 variations of its lighting ‘family tree’ inside a historic Tribeca space

Cycling News

TotalEnergies manager insists promotion to the WorldTour 'absolutely not' a team goal

Jean-René Bernadeau says Anthony Turgis' victory in the Tour de France 'worth all the UCI points you could wish for'

Evening Standard

Starmer bids to ‘restore UK’s role as climate leader’ with green global alliance

The Prime Minister launched the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance, which will involve several countries including Brazil, Canada and France.

Radio France Internationale

France urges collective EU response to 'explosion' in anti-Semitism

France on Tuesday called for a collective response to "one of the worst explosions of anti-Semitism" in Europe's recent history, as EU ministers gathered to discuss the issue.

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French Farmers Threaten 'Chaos' Over Proposed EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers stepped up their protests Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, blocking a key motorway on the border with Spain and vowing to sow "chaos."

The Guardian - UK

The 20 best Christmas wines for 2024

Spicy Rhônes for the roast, aromatic riesling for the leftovers, and excellent value fizzes to bring in the new year

Al Jazeera

Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers

Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.

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SixNations: Full Contact season 2 — release date, players, what happens, episode guide, trailer and everything about the rugby series

SixNations: Full Contact season 2 arrives on Netflix to catch up with the players at the heart of the 2024 Six Nations action, including England’s Marcus Smith.

Evening Standard

Gisele Pelicot lambasts cowardice of dozens of men accused of raping her

Gisele Pelicot lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during 10 years of mass rape organised by her husband and told the court hearing the trial France's patriarchal society must change.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m imagining what my mother went through in her last seconds’ – This is climate breakdown

My brother called saying there was a storm. I was waiting, waiting, waiting. This is Elisa’s story

Radio France Internationale

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal, block motorways in southern France

French farmers staged fresh protests on Tuesday against a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising four South American nations. While the French government has voiced strong opposition to the deal, the protesters are urging President Emmanuel Macron to take stronger action to protect their…

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