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England have ‘easy ride’ at World Cup but will not win it, claims Steve Hansen

England are in the favourable half of the draw at the World Cup, according to Steve Hansen but do not feature on his list of contenders for the trophy

The Guardian - UK

'The Idol' attempts to rouse Cannes. But it's not as shocking as it thinks it is

CANNES, France — The median age of the crowds along the Croisette dropped by about 20 years Monday night when the Cannes Film Festival held a gala premiere for HBO's upcoming, rumor-plagued series "The Idol."

Los Angeles Times

Nurse’s stabbing highlights rising violence against medical staff in France

France’s medical profession is in a state of shock after the fatal stabbing of a nurse on Monday at a hospital in Reims. It comes as a new report revealed a sharp increase in attacks on health professionals.

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Europe monitors expansion of Asian tiger mosquitoes

In recent years, Asian tiger mosquitoes have taken a ride on cargo ships and planes, settling across the globe. The insects can survive cold and hot temperatures, as well as wet and dry climates. Some are harmless but others carry dangerous diseases. France is monitoring their expansion and impact on…

France 24

France bans short-haul domestic flights in bid to boost rail travel

France has banned short-haul domestic flights between cities where there is an existing rail connection that takes less than two and a half hours.

Evening Standard

France bans short-haul domestic flights while UK slashes tax on internal routes

Emmanuel Macron's government in France has banned all domestic flight routes where the same journey could be made by train in under two-and-a-half hours, meaning no more air journeys between Paris and cities such as Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux

Daily Mirror

Woman missing for two weeks found in her own apartment by police after tip-off

Brazilian Fernanda Santos de Oliveira was found in her property by police and claimed she was locked away in an apartment miles from Paris, France - but can't remember anything else

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France brings in watered-down ban on short-haul domestic flights

France has officially introduced a ban on domestic flights for journeys that can be made by train in less than 2.5 hours, a much-hyped measure aimed at cutting carbon emissions from the aviation industry. But the fine print means that only a handful of routes will be affected.

Radio France Internationale

Records of French slaves inscribed on U.N. world heritage register

Several hundred documents and items giving the details of victims of slavery in France’s colonial empire is being added to UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” register

The Independent UK

Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni in ATP quarterfinals

Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni beat Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 7-6(4), 3-6, [10-8] in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the €630,705 ATP tennis tournament in Lyon, France.

The Hindu

Elderly millionaire’s elaborate jail escape plan foiled, Florida sheriff says

Sheriff’s investigators in Florida say they foiled an elaborate jailbreak plan by a 78-year-old businessman who is in custody facing child pornography charges stemming from a 2014 arrest

The Independent UK

France raises guard for 2024 Paris Olympic Games security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony from security threats

The New Daily

NFL grants Saints exclusive international marketing rights in France

The NFL has granted the New Orleans Saints exclusive international marketing rights in France, opening new opportunities for the black and gold:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cast defend graphic 'The Idol' that shocks Cannes

CANNES, France: The cast of new HBO series "The Idol" on Tuesday defended its overtly sexual scenes and rejected rumours of onset turmoil, after the show scandalised critics at Cannes.

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The Independent UK

France details huge security for Paris' gargantuan 2024 Olympic opening ceremony

France’s government has for the first time publicly laid out some of the gritty details of its security planning for the unprecedented opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

Radio France Internationale

Prepare for life in the heat, says France's ecology transition minister Béchu

Environmental chiefs on Tuesday unveiled a package of measures to help French regions cope with the severe weather predicted for the summer months and the prospect that temperatures will rise in the country by as much as 4 degrees Celsius by 2100.

The Independent UK

Jack Nowell rules himself out of England contention for Rugby World Cup

The winger is set to play club rugby in France next season and this effectively signals his international retirement

Reuters

Explainer-The probes into Lebanese central bank chief Salameh

Lebanon has been verbally informed of a German arrest warrant against Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh, who is being investigated for money laundering and embezzlement in his home country and abroad but denies any wrongdoing.

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Olympics-France prepares its guard against drone strikes, security threats

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a river parade through the heart of Paris, from security threats including drone strikes, the interior minister said.

Radio France Internationale

How Macron’s visit to Mongolia was focused on ensuring France’s uranium supply

Access to rare earth minerals and Russia’s war against Ukraine topped the agenda on French President Emmanuel Macron’s historic visit to Mongolia. But the joint declaration signed during the meeting also underlines France's attempts to find an alternative uranium source for its nuclear reactors.

Radio France Internationale

Why descendants of France’s slaves are still fighting for their memory

On 23 May, France marks a national day for the victims of colonial slavery. Descendants of people enslaved by the French empire fought to establish the event 25 years ago, and today they’re still fighting for a national memorial in their ancestors’ honour.

Radio France Internationale

French foreign minister Colonna calls for Syria's al-Assad to be put on trial

France's Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Tuesday called for the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to be prosecuted for ordering the use of chemical weapons and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Syrians during the country's civil war.

Radio France Internationale

France unveils plan to radically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

The French government has unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate cuts to its greenhouse gas emissions, targeting a reduction of 50 percent by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.

The Guardian - AU

Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

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Eight Countries Push Back On Strict EU Emission Regulations Coming In 2025

The coalition includes France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

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