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French court overturns government ban on sale of CBD flowers

France's Council of State has definitively lifted the ban on the sale of hemp flower and leaf loaded with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotropic molecule of cannabis, overruling a government decision to ban it at the end of 2021.

Radio France Internationale

With advances and setbacks, a year of struggle for women's rights

From the US revoking the federal right to abortion to Afghanistan mandating the burqa and gradually banning women from public spaces, FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the main events that marked the struggle for women’s rights around the world over the past year.

France 24

On this day 2013: Nicolas Anelka agrees not to perform ‘quenelle’ gesture again

The France forward made the sign after scoring the first of his two goals in West Brom’s 3-3 draw at West Ham on December 28.

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Tributes pour in for Pelé, Brazil's ‘king of football’

Tributes have poured in for Pelé, the "king of football" who died on Thursday at age 82. The footballing legend won a record three World Cups and became one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century. Read FRANCE 24's blog below to see how the world reacted…

France 24

Angel Di Maria's wife escalates Emi Martinez-Adil Rami spat with Pamela Anderson jibe

Former France international Adil Rami has come under fire after criticising Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his questionable post-World Cup celebrations

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe brushes off Argentina celebrations and insists PSG form won’t suffer after scoring on return

The France striker hit a World Cup final hat-trick but ended on the losing side before Emiliano Martinez mocked him during celebrations

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World

Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more.

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BBC Marie Antoinette full cast, plot, air date and how many episodes

The drama follows one of the biggest names in history

Wales Online

Serbia arrests Afghan general, sniper 'wanted by France' on terrorism charges - news agency

Serbian police have arrested an Afghan army general and a sniper wanted by France on terrorism charges during a raid on an migrant camp in the north of the Balkan country, Tanjug news agency reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Outcry intensifies after Taliban bars women from working with NGOs

The UN has announced the suspension of critical operations in Afghanistan following the Taliban government's ban on female employees working with aid groups. Foreign ministers from 12 countries and the EU – including the United States and France – have urged the Taliban to reverse its decision.

Radio France Internationale

Mbappe Says Will 'Never' Get over World Cup Heartbreak

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. "I think I'm never going to get over it," Mbappe said, speaking 10 days after he scored…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelensky thanks France as Paris promises more military aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky on Wednesday met the French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Kyiv. The Ukrainian leader thanked France for its continuing military and humanitarian support for his nation in the war against Russia.

Radio France Internationale

EU holds strategy talks as alarm grows over China's Covid surge

The European Commission is meeting Thursday to discuss a bloc-wide strategy faced with a surge in China's Covid-19 epidemic. While France says it's not planning on introducing health checks on Chinese travellers for the moment, the government has instructed airports and airlines to prepare for testing.

Radio France Internationale

At a French factory, the newest employees come from Ukraine

A luxury leather goods manufacturer in the Burgundy region has hired two dozen Ukrainians since the war began. The CEO says it's partly because he can't find enough French workers to fill the jobs.

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Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe finally responds to Emiliano Martinez "s***housery" during World Cup final

At long last France talisman Kylian Mbappe has addressed Emiliano Martinez's constant goading in the aftermath of Argentina's World Cup final victory earlier this month

France 24

Power outages in 'most regions' of Ukraine after Russian strikes, Zelensky says

Most regions in Ukraine are without power in freezing temperatures following a fresh barrage of Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. Some 69 Russian missiles targeted cities across Ukraine earlier in the day, with 54 shot down by Ukrainian air defences, the army said. Follow our blog to see…

Manchester Evening News

The 15 best restaurants in Manchester - from Michelin-star institutions to under-the-radar favourites

We've rounded up some of our favourite dining spots in Manchester for every mood, taste and price point

France 24

From Queen Elizabeth to Coolio, the celebrities and public figures who left us in 2022

From Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II to France’s iconic fashion designer Thierry Mugler and the Soviet Union’s last leader Mikhail Gorbachev, many notable public figures left us in 2022. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the lives and legacies behind some of the year’s most high-profile deaths.

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The Guardian - UK

How Neil Borthwick met Angela Hartnett: ‘We were in this tiny lift. All you could do was end up snogging’

Hartnett, 54, and Borthwick, 41, met when they were chefs together at the Connaught hotel and were firm friends for a decade before their relationship became more serious. They now live together in London

Evening Standard

Marie Antoinette on BBC 2 review: a standard traditional period drama weighed down by expectation

The Favourite writer Deborah Davis has reimagined the Dauphine’s early life

AAP

Kisnorbo opens France career with a point

Patrick Kisnorbo has become the first Australian to coach a team in one of Europe's 'big five' soccer leagues, guiding Troyes to a draw in France's Ligue Un.

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez faces awkward World Cup reunion after brutally mocking Kylian Mbappe

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ruthlessly and repeatedly mocked Kylian Mbappe after Argentina defeated France in a penalty shootout to win the World Cup in Qatar

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Defense Chief Visits Ukraine, Pledges More Support

France's defense minister on Wednesday pledged further military support for Ukraine insisting his government's backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end to Russia's invasion. French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu said his trip to Kyiv was important to…

Radio France Internationale

French energy watchdog confident no blackouts before mid-January

The head of France's CRE energy watchdog says there is no risk to power supplies in France until at least mid-January 2023.

France 24

Covid, bronchiolitis, flu: Health minister warns France is facing 'triple epidemic'

The French health system is facing a dangerous week ahead due to the “triple epidemic” of Covid, the flu and bronchiolitis, a respiratory infection affecting children under 2, French Health Minister François Braun said on Wednesday.

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