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More governments are promising a ‘right to disconnect’ – but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work

The idea of a “right to disconnect” from work is gaining traction worldwide, with countries like France and Spain enacting laws to protect workers from the demands of the digital age. The UK government has also indicated it will do the same.

The Conversation

Impeachment proceedings against France's Macron pass first hurdle

The bureau of France's National Assembly has validated an impeachment procedure brought by hard-left MPs against President Emmanuel Macron. It's an unprecedented move in France, but it is highly unlikely the head of state will fall.

Radio France Internationale

Van Gogh’s The Starry Night closely resembles turbulence seen in nature – study

The Dutch master created the famous artwork in 1889 while he was staying at an asylum in France.

The Independent UK

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'Shouted His Name': Channel Tragedy Survivor Hopes Friend Made It

Khames made it out alive when the overcrowded vessel he was on capsized in the English Channel, but the migrant from Egypt has no idea whether the childhood friend he was travelling with also managed to survive.

International Business Times

French Man Admits To Drugging And Recruiting Men To Rape Wife

French man admits to being a rapist in a trial involving his wife's abuse by multiple men, sparking outrage and protests in France.

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Ursula von der Leyen announces new European Commission lineup – as it happened

European Commission president reveals team after extensive negotiations and balancing, including nominating women and representing centre-right parties

The Guardian - UK

A man accused of drugging his wife so dozens of men could rape her is testifying in French court

A man accused of drugging his then-wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade is testifying in court in southern France

The Independent UK

France probes online threats against Afghan taekwondo fighter Marzieh Hamidi

Paris prosecutors are investigating online threats against female Afghan taekwondo fighter Marzieh Hamidi, who fled to France in 2021 after the Taliban seized power in Kabul.

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The Guardian - UK

Europe is in thrall to the far right – that’s the result of appeasement by so-called moderates

France is the latest country to capitulate to the demands of a poisonous, populist narrative. We need a progressive fightback, says former prime minister Gordon Brown

Woman & Home

Private islands, historic castles and lavish estates - the most beautiful celebrity wedding locations in pictures

Happily-ever-after is easier to visualise when the marriage starts at one of these idyllic, fairy tale locations

The Guardian - UK

The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?

The long read: The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The consequences are still playing out

France 24

Beninese musical brings Kingdom of Dahomey's history to life

A new musical has opened to audiences in Benin. "The Throne of Béhanzin" tells the story of a king's journey to power, battle for his country and eventual exile to Martinique by colonial ruler France. Meanwhile, a year has passed since Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso formed their own defense…

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Evening Standard

Emma Raducanu named in strong Great Britain team for Billie Jean King Cup finals

British side qualified after beating France earlier this year

France 24

The other D-Day: France's forgotten colonial troops and the Provence landings

It's one of the untold stories of World War II: how France whitewashed its colonial troops during the liberation from Nazi rule. On August 15, 1944, experienced fighters who came from all corners of the French empire landed in southern France and won key battles to liberate the nation. But…

Radio France Internationale

French jihadist suspected of links to Charlie Hebdo attack goes on trial

French jihadist Peter Cherif, who was close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at headquarters of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, went on trial on Monday in Paris, accused of criminal association with a terrorist enterprise.

Cycling News

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot returns to the road at Zurich World Championships

Olympic mountain bike champion will race on the road full-time in 2025 in pursuit of Tour de France Femmes crown

Metal Hammer

“We played a cave underground. There was water on the floor and all our electrical stuff was in the water.” How Slift became heavy music’s least likely viral sensation

From playing in caves and kitchens to becoming Youtube stars during the pandemic, Slift are psychedelic rock’s quirkiest success story

Radio France Internationale

Prosecutor requests trial of woman suspected of murdering 12-year-old in Paris

The Paris prosecutor has called for a trial of the woman suspected of the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Paris in 2022 – a case that shocked France and sparked outrage over the government’s handling of immigration.

The Conversation

Research nation: whisper it, Europe still sometimes looks to the UK

Getting into a taxi with a stranger at 11pm could have been an awkward experience. Especially when the journey ahead was due to take one-and-a-half hours. Fortunately, when I arrived at Pisa airport last week and jumped into a car to be driven to Siena by Riccardo Chiantini, sitting next…

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