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French unions gear up for fight against delayed retirement

French unions and opposition parties on Wednesday said they would fight hard to try to derail a highly unpopular plan to make people work longer before receiving a pension.

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French President Macron to host UK PM Sunak on March 10

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to France on March 10 in order to hold a bilateral summit, the Elysee said on Wednesday, as the two countries seek to revive their ties after recent tensions.

Reuters

Europe's best thermal spas from Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon to Budapest's baths

Greece, Switzerland, Britain, France and Hungary have some of the warmest, steamiest and most beautiful thermal spas in the world, with many of them boasting of extra medicinal qualities

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When are Six Nations 2023 squads announced? England squad date and fixtures

Steve Borthwick is expected to bring some new names into his first England squad after replacing Eddie Jones as head coach in December.

Manchester Evening News

Paris Gare du Nord knifeman shot by armed police after 'wounding several victims'

France’s Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, indicated that the man was wounded himself and then arrested thanks to the "effective and courageous reaction" of the police

Daily Mirror

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend welcomes World Cup warm-ups

The fixtures, announced yesterday, begin and end with home games, against Italy and Georgia respectively.

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Bienvenue! Open house for 'Sawasdee France'

The Embassy of France celebrates the launch of its new cultural programme "Sawasdee France" with an open house at the residence of the French ambassador, Charoen Krung 36, on Saturday from 2-8pm.

Bangkok Post

World Bank warns economic slowdown will 'hit developing countries hard'

Another economic forecast has painted a grim picture for global growth, shining a spotlight on the impact on developing economies. The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report cuts forecasts for 95 percent of advanced economies and nearly 70 percent of emerging market and developing economies. David Malpass, World Bank Group…

France 24

French pension reform plan: Is Macron between a rock and a hard place?

The retirement age in France is to be raised from 62 to 64 years, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has announced. The move is part of the reforms President Emmanuel Macron has been considering since he was first elected in 2017. The issue of changing the pension system in France is…

France 24

King Charles ‘set to make first state visit to Paris in March’

Details of visit by the King and the Queen Consort have been reported in France

Evening Standard

French minister says France still committed to Burkina Faso despite tension

A French minister said on Tuesday her government would not stop supporting Burkina Faso in its fight against Islamist militants and wished to remain involved despite growing anti-French sentiment and diplomatic tensions.

Reuters

France has not ruled out declaring Iran's Guards to be a terrorist group

France's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had not ruled out the idea that the European Union designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, a day after Germany said the move would be politically important and make sense.

Reuters

French unions call for strikes as government presses ahead with pension reform

The French should work two years longer before they can retire, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne said, detailing an unpopular reform of the pension system that risks strikes and will test President Emmanuel Macron's ability to deliver change.

France 24

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‘I can’t take any more’: Working-class French lament Macron’s push to raise retirement age

The French government presented its proposed pension reforms on Tuesday – measures President Emmanuel Macron has long argued are necessary to make the system affordable over the long term, an argument critics vociferously contest. FRANCE 24 spoke to several workers who do arduous jobs – and who are up in…

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry snubs Elton John after revealing tense clash on holiday and song refusal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are friends of Elton John, who had a close bond with Princess Diana, but they had a disagreement while staying at the singer's house in France

Reuters

France to raise retirement age to 64 - Prime Minister Borne

The French government will put forward a draft law aimed at raising the regular retirement age to 64 from 62 by 2030, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Tuesday as she laid out its reform plans during a news conference.

Daily Mirror

Hugo Lloris takes parting shot at Emiliano Martinez after France retirement

Emiliano Martinez helped Argentina beat France on penalties and win the World Cup last month, but his antics on the pitch and after the game have been slammed by his opposite number

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Tottenham star Hugo Lloris slams 'dishonest' Karim Benzema claim after international retirement

Tottenham news: Hugo Lloris announced his retirement from international duty on Monday afternoon, and has already put to bed a rumour about Karim Benzema after France's World Cup campaign

Radio France Internationale

Wold Cup winner Messi set to return to PSG line-up against Angers

Just over three weeks after breaking the hearts of France supporters in the World Cup final, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi looks set to return to Ligue 1 action for Paris Saint-Germain against Angers at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night.

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend welcomes four huge Rugby World Cup warm-ups for Scotland

The Scots play World Cup hosts France twice ahead of the tournament as well as facing Italy and Georgia.

Daily Mirror

Hugo Lloris blasts "ridiculous" Karim Benzema claim after France retirement

France found themselves without Karim Benzema for the World Cup after he was struck by injury before his recall was reportedly blocked by member of the Les Blues squad

Radio France Internationale

France, Germany summon Iran envoys to protest against executions

France and Germany joined other European nations on Monday in summoning their Iran envoys in protest against Tehran's deadly crackdown on demonstrations and the latest executions of anti-government protesters.

The Independent UK

Scotland to get ‘invaluable experience’ ahead of Rugby World Cup

The Scots play World Cup hosts France twice ahead of the tournament as well as facing Italy and Georgia

The Independent UK

Lebanese Hezbollah condemns Charlie Hebdo cartoons in France

Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group has condemned the cartoons published recently by the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that mocked Iran’s ruling clerics

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