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French economy grows by one-fifth of a percentage point in first quarter

France's economy grew 0.2 percent in the first quarter on the back of greater industrial production and increased foreign trade, the national statistics agency INSEE announced on Friday. Germany narrowly avoided recession, reporting flat GDP in the first three months of 2023.

Radio France Internationale

England and France’s Six Nations decider shows how far the women’s game has come

A record crowd for a women’s rugby game will watch the Six Nations grand slam decider at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Prosecutor to appeal acquittal of Airbus, Air France in Rio-Paris crash case

A French public prosecutor is appealing a court decision that had cleared European planemaker Airbus and Air France of responsibility in France’s worst aviation disaster, the crash of a plane headed from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in June 2009 that killed all 228 people on board.

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She went around the world in 235 days to win sailing's most grueling competition

South Africa's Kirsten Neuschafer beat out 15 rivals to win the Golden Globe Race, crossing the finish line in France on Thursday after nearly eight months solo at sea.

WEKU

France, Barbados, Zambia back new climate finance advocacy campaign

The leaders of France, Spain, Barbados and Sierra Leone were among those to back a new coalition on Thursday aiming to accelerate the flow of climate-related finance to the world's poorest countries.

Reuters

Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?

Germany has shut down the last of its nuclear power plants and France is struggling to replenish its stock of ageing reactors. With solar and wind power becoming more popular globally, there are questions on whether nuclear power remains a relevant option for a future that is fossil-free, particularly in…

The Hindu

Intelligence chief: Russian spy ring had 'source' in France

The French chief of counterintelligence has given new details about a Russian spy ring broken up last year by France

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Tonight's rugby news as All Blacks coach open to ripping it up by changing big rule and England star's French move still on

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday 27 April.

Wales Online

Mummified couple in Tipperary bungalow were dead for a year as inquest hears mystery still surrounds their final days

An inquest has revealed what's believed to be their final activities before they died - including significant donations to charity and cancelling direct debits

Irish Mirror

Saucepans clang anew in France against Macron's pension law

Protesters have loudly banged pots and pans near a castle where French President Emmanuel Macron was to make a speech

The Independent UK

Think you know gin? Think again

Discover gins from France, Japan and Germany with masterclasses.

The Canberra Times

France welcomes Xi-Zelensky phone talks on Russia-Ukraine conflict

France says it supports all dialogue aimed at ending the conflict sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This comes in the wake of phone contact between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Radio France Internationale

French court agrees to extradition of fugitive Italian mafia assassin

A French court has agreed to the extradition to Italy of Edgardo Greco a convicted murderer, suspected of being a member of the powerful ‘Ndrangheta Calabrian mafia, who was arrested in France in February after 16 years on the run.

Radio France Internationale

France plays catch-up with services for people with disabilities before 2024 Olympics

As disabled athletes and activists protested against the difficulties using public transport during a national conference on disabilities, French President Emmanuel Macron announced 1.5 billion euros to improve accessibility ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris.

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Macron marks 175th anniversary of abolition of slavery in France

French President Emmanuel Macron marked the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in France on Thursday with a tribute to ex-slave Toussaint Louverture, father of Haiti's independence and a "tireless fighter" for freedom, the Elysée presidential palace announced.

France 24

Macron vows €1.5 billion to improve access as disabled people protest decades of inaction

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France is investing €1.5 billion to reinforce accessibility to public places for people with disabilities, a day after associations protested in Paris, angry about decades of unmet promises and showing how difficult it is for them to travel alone by public transport in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU, Other Nations Warn Lebanese Officials on Worsening Economic Crisis

The European Union and seven other countries said in a joint statement on Thursday that Lebanon “faces one of the worst economic crises in modern history” and called for “meaningful reforms.” “This month marks one year since Lebanon reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),” said…

Daily Mirror

Sadia Kabeya out to set inspiring example as women's rugby takes centre stage

Saturday's England-France Grand Slam decider at Twickenham to be watched by a world record 53,000-plus crowd - and Kabeya aims to show next generation of young black girls their dreams can come true

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How do retirees in France really fare?

Do French pensioners fare better than others in developed economies? It depends who you ask and what measure you use.

Reuters

France carries out new evacuation operation from Sudan

France has evacuated more people from Sudan, the French foreign ministry said on Thursday, adding that those evacuated included not only French nationals but also Britons, Americans, Canadians, Ethiopians, Dutch, Italians and Swedes.

Radio France Internationale

France's Mayotte verges on 'insurrection' as court stops slum clearing

A court has halted the clearing of a slum in France's department of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, blocking efforts by the government to improve security. Police have clashed with local youth, leading security forces to describe a "climate of insurrection".

Wales Online

Battle for Wales jersey about to change as Gatland gets back the man he 'really missed'

The 10 jersey is always up for debate in Wales

France 24

The long and winding history of the war on abortion drugs

Along with the stethoscope and camembert cheese, mifepristone may be one of France’s greatest inventions. It’s one of two drugs taken for medical abortions, along with misoprostol, and has been making headlines in the US, where a Texas judge issued a ruling to ban it nationwide. FRANCE 24 takes a…

The Independent UK

World powers pull their citizens as violence roils Sudan

World powers evacuated more people from Sudan on Wednesday in complex international operations prompted by an eruption of fighting that has sent thousands of foreigners and many more Sudanese people fleeing for safety

The Guardian - UK

Film director Catherine Corsini denies wrongdoing on set of film shortlisted for Palme d’Or

The row over Le Retour, which will have its world premiere at next month’s Cannes film festival, has divided France’s film world with one director announcing a boycott

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