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France to draw up draft end-of-life bill after citizens back assisted dying

Macron instructs government to look at whether euthanasia or assisted dying should be permitted

The Guardian - UK

Serge Gainsbourg’s Paris home to open to the public – ashtrays still brimming

The time capsule home of Serge Gainsbourg, one of France's most loved – and notorious – singer-songwriters, is to finally open to the public on September 20.

France 24

French minister sparks backlash with Playboy cover

A French government minister has sparked a political row after she appeared – fully clothed – on the cover of Playboy magazine.

The Week

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French minister sparks anger with Playboy cover

A French government minister has sparked a political row after she appeared – fully clothed – on the cover of Playboy magazine.

The Week

France prioritises bill to boost end-of-life care following citizens’ report

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the government and parliament to work together on drafting a bill on the issue of end-of-life care that includes the possibility of assisted dying, as well as a 10-year national plan to improve palliative care.

Radio France Internationale

Pope says pension systems must not weigh on future generations

Pope Francis on Monday said future generations must not be overloaded with the cost of today's pension systems, in apparent support for reform at a time when the issue is politically explosive in France.

Reuters

Macron says France will prepare 'end of life' bill this year

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France must improve the availability of palliative care and there would be a draft bill by the end of the summer on whether some form of assisted dying should be allowed.

Reuters

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Here’s what you need to know about traveling to France amid labor strikes

As labor protests and strikes continue throughout France, Prince Charles recently canceled his planned trip to Paris. But what does the situation look like for the average tourist? Should you scrap plans to visit the country as well?

Tribune News Service

French minister Marlène Schiappa to appear on Playboy front cover

Marlene Schiappa’s appearance in Playboy has prompted criticism in France

The Independent UK

Pension protests raise tension between police, demonstrators

French authorities see the police as protectors who ensure that citizens can peacefully protest President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious retirement age increase

The Independent UK

Why is there gridlock at Dover again and will it always be like this?

Post-Brexit passport rules mean it typically takes 20 minutes to process passengers on a coach – far longer than before

The Independent UK

French minister Marlene Schiappa to appear on Playboy front cover

Marlene Schiappa’s appearance in Playboy has prompted criticism in France

The Independent UK

Paris to ban e-scooters from September

Paris will ban electric scooters from September 1, the French capital's mayor said, after the public voted to remove them from the streets, however e-scooter operators said on Monday they hoped to stop the plan.

Reuters

England 68-5 Italy: Women’s Six Nations – as it happened

Abby Dow ran in four tries in England’s dominant 12-try victory against Italy that sent them top of the table after two matches

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Radio France Internationale

Chaos in Channel ports as UK travellers to France face long delays

Channel ferry operators have laid on extra sailings in an effort to clear a backlog that has seen passengers travelling from the UK to France delayed for up to 16 hours. London's Interior Minister Suella Braverman refuses to blame Brexit for the chaos.

The Independent UK

Why is there gridlock at Dover again and will it always be like this?

Post-Brexit passport rules mean it typically takes 20 minutes to process passengers on a coach – far longer than before

The Guardian - UK

Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson review – the unsung heroine of Egyptology unearthed

A vivid biography of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, France’s real-life ‘Indiana Jones’, lays bare her defiance of the Nazis and her ancient world discoveries

Radio France Internationale

Military junta in Burkina Faso kicks out two French journalists

The military authorities in Burkina Faso have expelled correspondents from France's Le Monde and Libération dailies, the newspapers said on Sunday, the latest move the junta running the west African country has taken against French media. Broadcasts by France 24 were suspended last week.

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Burkina Faso expels reporters from French newspapers 'Le Monde', 'Libération'

Burkina Faso has expelled correspondents from France's 'Le Monde' and 'Libération' dailies, the newspapers said on Sunday, the latest move the junta running the west African country has taken against French media.

The Guardian - UK

Plenty of bounce: great wines for Easter chocolate

Rich, dark and flavoursome, some drinks will add another dimension to the enjoyment of your Easter chocolate

The Guardian - UK

Jams, strikes and engineering work add up to an Easter holiday bunfight

Transport operators expect cracking takings despite strikes at home and in France, plus chaos on road and rail

France 24

Amid Trump indictment, a look back at France’s history of prosecuting ex-leaders

The United States waded into new territory on Thursday with the indictment of former president Donald Trump, a move that was unprecedented in US history. But other liberal democracies have extensive experience charging former – and sometimes current – leaders. While a serving French leader is generally safe from prosecution,…

The Guardian - UK

Ireland 3-53 France: Women’s Six Nations – as it happened

France storm to a dominant victory over Ireland in round two despite Annaelle Deshaye given a red card after 21 minutes.

Radio France Internationale

France to limit what internet influencers can say and sell for brands

France is to become first European country to regulate internet influencers, as lawmakers debate a cross-party bill to impose limits on what people can promote on social media.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Macron should stand his ground

French President Emmanuel Macron is being criticized for pressing on with a divisive pension reform despite a lack of parliamentary support and angry protests across the country. It’s true that he’s gambled, but he’s right to persevere. Macron’s reforms are both moderate and necessary: It’s his critics who’re letting France…

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