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Frenchman who broke world cave diving record visits unexplored territory

What goes through the mind of a person who has just broken the world record for cave diving? French speleologist and explorer Frédéric Swierczynski took seven hours to reach a depth of 308 metres in the Font Estramar, a labyrinth-like underground river in the south of France.

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Iran must stop 'destabilising acts' to avoid regional escalation says French FM

France's foreign minister told her Iranian counterpart Saturday that "Iran and its affiliates" must stop "destabilising acts" that could spark a broader conflict in the Middle East amid the war in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

On this day in 2013: Mike Blair announces retirement from international rugby

Blair made the decision in order to focus on life in France, where he was playing for Brive.

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Supreme Court ruling: Checkmate for Israel’s Binyamin Netanyahu?

Three months into the war between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Supreme Court dealt two major blows to Binyamin Netanyahu and his governing coalition this week. The court struck down an essential part of the government’s polarising judicial reform plan and postponed the implementation of a law shielding the PM…

France 24

Demolition of 'Marie Curie' site on hold in Paris amid heritage debate

France's culture minister said Friday that the demolition of a site linked to pioneering radioactivity researcher Marie Curie would be put on hold. This after several prominent figures called for its preservation in the name of heritage.

Radio France Internationale

Luxury hotel plans threaten East Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter

Activists say a controversial deal to build a luxury hotel could destroy part of East Jerusalem’s historical Armenian quarter, accusing the company behind the plan of paying people to seize land by force. As Armenian Christians celebrate Christmas on Saturday, those who call Jerusalem’s Old City home say they are…

France 24

French oyster farmers fear reputation damage as norovirus scares off customers

Despite being Europe's biggest producer and consumer of oysters, France is facing a decline in demand after a wave of norovirus-induced food poisoning.

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Tour de France director Prudhomme: Netflix and the Tour combine together really well

Tour boss expecting four-way GC fight in 2024 race

Cycling News

France, Jordan provide aid to Gaza as Israel pursues bombing campaign

France and Jordan this week jointly airdropped seven tonnes of aid to civilians and aid workers in Gaza, as Israel continued to conduct air strikes against the militant group Hamas in the area. The United Nations says that the Palestinian territory has now been rendered "uninhabitable".

Radio France Internationale

Nicaragua flight: Statements of 66 from Gujarat recorded by CID

The statements of all 66 passengers from Gujarat on the Nicaragua-bound flight that was sent back to India by France have been recorded as part of the state CID’s probe into alleged human trafficking

The Hindu

Tim Wellens: If anybody can do the Giro-Tour double, it’s Tadej Pogačar

UAE Team Emirates rider discusses Tour de France with Pogačar, badly broken collarbones, and a Paris-Roubaix debut

Cycling News

Diplomatic dip for France as African nations seek out stronger partners

French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A new law making it harder for foreigners to immigrate to France has compounded matters.

Radio France Internationale

Israel’s ‘refuseniks’: ‘I will never justify what Israel is doing in Gaza’

On December 26, Israel's first conscientious objector since the start of its war against Hamas, Tal Mitnick, was sent to prison after refusing to serve in the army. Mitnick, however, is not alone. A small group of Israelis are refusing to take part in the "oppression of the Palestinians" by…

France 24

Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth

Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth against Germany in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in the semis.

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UK Not Supplying Migrant Boats Information to France Says French Audit Report

A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.

The Independent UK

England fly-half Owen Farrell closing in on move to France – Reports

Farrell has spent all of his career at Saracens.

France 24

A cake fit for a king: Exploring France's 'galette des rois' tradition

It's a pastry that's synonymous with the month of January in France. At the start of every year the "galette des rois", or king cake, fills bakeries across the country and there's one to suit everyone's taste. In this show, we find out more about the origins of this French…

The Independent UK

Racing 92 respond to French reports of shock Owen Farrell switch

Reports in France suggest that the England fly half is closing in on a move to Racing 92 – and the Top 14 club have released a short statement in response

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Historic ‘animosity’ between IS group and slain General Soleimani prompted deadly bombings in Iran

The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings that left at least 84 dead at a commemoration for slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani on Wednesday. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr explains the roots of the deep animosity between the Sunni Islamic State group and the late leader…

The Independent UK

Heavy rains leave parts of England and Europe swamped in floodwaters

Flooding from heavy rains has swamped parts of England, France and the Netherlands, and officials say water levels are likely to continue rising for several days

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Carrefour Stops Selling PepsiCo Products Over Price Increase Dispute

In a bold move to combat rising prices, global supermarket chain Carrefour has decided to stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores in France, Belgium, S...

Radio France Internationale

French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels

The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…

The Independent UK

PepsiCo products are being pulled from some Carrefour grocery stores in Europe over price hikes

Global supermarket chain Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy over price increases for popular items like Lay’s potato chips, Quaker Oats, Lipton tea and its namesake soda

Radio France Internationale

UK accused of not doing enough to stop Channel migrant crossings

The United Kingdom is not sufficiently coordinating with French efforts to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, a French report alleges. Britain has disputed the claims.

Chicago Sun-Times

Between Two Worlds: Racial Profiling by Police in the U.S. and France

Please join us for a virtual inter-continental conversation exploring the impact of race on public safety & democracy on January 10.

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