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Factbox-Workers vs Macron: What to expect from Thursday's strike

France's labour unions have made a rare joint call for major strike action on Thursday against plans by President Emmanuel Macron's government to reform the pension system and raise the retirement age.

Reuters

RB Leipzig confirm it is ‘very clear’ Christopher Nkunku will join Chelsea as transfer spending continues

France international to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer in deal worth over £50m

Evening Standard

Protests against pension reform must be peaceful, France's largest union says

Protests against a planned pension reform should remain peaceful, the head of France's largest labour union said on Monday, ahead of strikes and demonstrations which could disrupt parts of public life later this week.

Reuters

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What to expect from France's 'black Thursday' strike against pension reform

A powerful cross-sector strike that aims to bring down French President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions reform is on track to cause major disruption this Thursday – closing schools and throwing transport into chaos while bringing throngs of people onto the street in protest.

Radio France Internationale

French dockers killed, kidnapped and corrupted by drugs mafia

LE HAVRE, France: They could be scenes straight from gangster movies, except all happened for real in the French port of Le Havre over the past year.

Bangkok Post

Top international culinary competition in France spotlights Scottish seafood

Scottish seafood will feature on the international culinary stage, in the final of a world chef championship.

The National (Scotland)

France: Plug-In Car Sales Increased Slightly In 2022

In December some 42,461 new plug-in vehicles were registered in France (up 6% year-over-year), including 39,488 passenger plug-in cars (up 2%).

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New scheme to upgrade French ties

The Embassy of France in Thailand has launched a new cultural exchange programme dubbed "Sawasdee France", to further promote the longstanding relationship between the countries.

Bangkok Post

These Were The Top-Selling Motorcycles In France For 2022

In France, the most popular bikes for 2022 were scooters, naked bikes, and a few adventure bikes. Small-displacement bikes continue to drive sales, as well.

RideApart

Nurses to strike again as ministers prepare to introduce ‘spiteful’ bill

Industrial action also set to escalate in other sectors while government gears up anti-strike legislation

The Guardian - UK

Outrage over peeing passengers leaves a stain on Air India's reputation

National regulators have come down heavily on Air India for not taking firmer action against inebriated passengers who urinated in the cabin on separate flights from France and the United States.

Radio France Internationale

Karim Benzema gets tetchy with reporters as he delivers France World Cup refusal

French superstar Karim Benzema announced his retirement from international football following the Qatar World Cup as the forward focuses his attention on Real Madrid

Daily Mirror

Illan Meslier handed chance for France European Championship call-up with Leeds United auditions

The Frenchman could quickly move up the pecking order thanks to another retirement in the senior team camp.

Leeds Live

Paris: Tehran’s Violations of International Law Will Not Remain Unanswered

France has joined the rest of the world in condemning the execution of Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian official with dual nationality who was tried on charges of spying for British intelligence. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned on Saturday Iran’s execution of Iranian-British national Akbari, describing it as a “despicable…

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France 24

Zelensky accuses Russians of 'cowardly silence' over Dnipro attack

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned Russian people's "cowardly silence" following the missile strike on a tower block in the city of Dnipro that has killed at least 30 people. As rescue efforts continue, the mayor of Dnipro has said the chances of recovering more survivors from the rubble is…

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears book place in the Challenge Cup knockout rounds with rousing second half at Zebre

Bristol Bears beat Zebre Parma 34-11 at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Saturday night in their third pool stage game of the 2022/23 European Challenge Cup

The Independent UK

Leeds break transfer record to sign forward Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim

The France Under-21 international could cost United up to £35million, according to reports

Daily Mirror

Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount made cheeky faux pas filming in France

Lucien Laviscount, 30, stars as sharp-suited Alfie in the hit Netflix romcom, who meets Emily, played by Lily Collins, 33, at French classes. He revealed he failed to grasp the lingo

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Student retraces perilous journey hero RAF great-grandad took across Europe

RAF pilot Frank Griffiths miraculously survived after his plane was shot down above France and spent 3 months trekking across occupied territory to freedom - now great-grandson Adam Hart is retracing his steps

Radio France Internationale

France to map genes of underwater species to help protect its vast sea life

France, which has the world's second-largest maritime territory, will sequence the genomes of thousands of species in its waters in order to draw up a "genetic map" to help efforts to conserve its marine biodiversity.

Irish Mirror

Christophe Soumillon bags winner on first France ride after suspension for Rossa Ryan incident

Riding Black Milord Tavel for trainer Eric Lecoiffier in the Prix de la Mare Madame over two miles at Chantilly on Saturday, the Belgian wasted no time in opening his account

Radio France Internationale

How France plans to regulate the realm of internet influencing

The French government this week launched a month-long public consultation in a bid to set up a code of good conduct for internet influencers. The project proposes to better protect consumers as well as makers of creative content, and will also allow the Economy Ministry to keep fiscal tabs on…

Irish Mirror

Stunning country in Europe is 'by far the cheapest place to live' for Irish moving abroad

An analysis of seven European countries by YourOverseasHome compared the cost of essentials and luxuries in Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Portugal and the UK.

Daily Mirror

FIFA launch investigation into Argentina and Emiliano Martinez after World Cup final

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez won the golden glove at the World Cup in Qatar, but attracted controversy for his actions as the Albiceleste beat France in the final

The Guardian - UK

‘Family is the place for madness’: Constance Debré on the book that has shocked France

She was a successful defence barrister from a grand French family. Then she came out, and found herself in a fierce custody battle. As she publishes her first book in English, the author talks about motherhood, love and attitudes to gay life

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