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Buddie Banter: St Mirren star Keanu Baccus keeps feel-good factor flying after making historic World Cup debut against France

In this week's column Renfrewshire Live sport reporter Ben Ramage looks back on Keanu Baccus making history with Australia in Qatar.

Daily Record

Bid to ban bullfighting abandoned as French MPs block crucial vote

A bid to ban bullfighting in France was abandoned on Thursday as MPs opposed to the move presented more than 500 amendments, using up the time for debate and obstructing a vote on draft legislation.

Radio France Internationale

French parliament approves bill adding abortion rights to constitution

Lawmakers in France's lower house of parliament voted Thursday to add the right to abortion to the constitution. The move was approved with 337 votes for and 32 against, with the bill now set to be sent to the conservative-majority Senate for approval.

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Russia amps up missile strikes in Ukraine, killing 15 in Kherson

Russian strikes on Ukraine this week have left half of Kyiv without electricity, amid cold winter temperatures. In the recently recaptured city of Kherson, 15 civilians died following Russian shelling, according to a city official. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time…

France 24

World Cup Power Rankings: Every team rated and slated after first group game

The Qatar World Cup is now one quarter of the way through and there has been a healthy mix of dominant displays and shock results - but who will go the distance? Here's how things look so far...

Daily Mirror

Socceroos trying to 'bounce back' at Qatar World Cup against Tunisia after French drubbing

The Socceroos were never expected to beat France, but the beating they took in their opening match of the Qatar World Cup can leave bruises. Figuring out how to turn things around against Tunisia is the job of the Australian side's "emotional agility adviser".

ABC News

‘It’s for the nation’: Australia’s Graham Arnold faces latest do-or-die test

The Socceroos are preparing for a must-win game against Tunisia but their veteran coach has seen it all before

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Inside the Parisian luxury hotel now hosting the world’s most famous debutante ball

The iconic building welcomes Parisians and world travelers alike within its walls, 114 years after Prince Roland Bonaparte first opened the doors of his residential palace to Parisian society.

Fortune

‘We will demand justice’: the vigil for those who died in the Channel tragedy

One year ago 31 people attempting to reach the UK from France died in the Channel’s worst disaster for 30 years

The Guardian - UK

French McKinsey investigation widened to cover election campaigns

Prosecutor looking into allegations about 2017 and 2022 elections, which were won by Emmanuel Macron

The Guardian - UK

Factbox-Previous judicial investigations involving French leaders

France's financial prosecutor has opened a probe into suspected favouritism and alleged illegal financing of President Emmanuel Macron's 2017 campaign, in connection with contracts with McKinsey, Le Parisien newspaper said on Thursday.

Reuters

France's answer on abortion: Should constitution include a woman's right to choose?

Who would have thought that a Supreme Court ruling in the United States could trigger a constitutional amendment in France? After all, there is zero threat here to a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy, a right that has been on the books since 1975. Earlier this month we saw…

France 24

France moves closer to making abortion a constitutional right

Lower house approves resolution to guarantee access to ‘the right to voluntarily end a pregnancy’

The Guardian - UK

French bid to ban bullfighting dropped amid 'obstruction' in parliament

A bid to ban bullfighting in France was abandoned on Thursday after a bill that would have made the blood sport illegal was withdrawn by the campaigning left-wing lawmaker behind it.

France 24

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Coman Leaves France Training Session Ahead of Denmark Clash

Kingsley Coman has left France's training session on Thursday, two days before the defending champions face Denmark in Group D of the World Cup in Qatar. The forward walked off the pitch with no apparent injury in a session that was attended by all players, including Raphael Varane who missed…

Radio France Internationale

French NGOs in Mali concerned for civilians in wake of suspension

French-backed NGOs in Mali fear their future is in limbo after military-run authorities ordered the suspension of their activities earlier this week. The announcement marks a further twist in the downward spiral between the Sahel nation and its former colonial power.

France 24

Discovering France's regions through gastronomy: The delights of Normandy

One of the best things about France is its food. Each region has its own culinary wonders that reflect the area's culture and history. Join Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot as they embark on a road trip to discover France's regions through gastronomy. Their first stop is Normandy. Known for…

Wales Online

Cardiff captain expresses disbelief at Rhys Carre's Wales axe and says he'd be first-choice for South Africa or France

Carre was controversially left out of Wales' autumn squad but says he'll do his talking on the pitch

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Reuters

France, Germany seek to 'move on' after strains - minister

France and Germany are determined to improve relations and "move on", French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday, after a period of strain between the European Union's two biggest economies.

France 24

French lawmakers approve bill enshrining abortion rights in the constitution

French lawmakers voted on Thursday to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, with MPs on the left and centre saying the US Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark ruling in June showed the need for new steps.

Wales Online

Wayne Pivac comes out fighting and insists he's off to France to prepare for World Cup immediately after Australia game

Pivac has addressed the welter of criticism coming his way this week and calls for his head

France 24

French astronaut Sophie Adenot: 'Space is everywhere in our lives'

The European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled its new class of career astronauts on Wednesday, selecting France's Sophie Adenot and four other candidates from a list of more than 22,500 applicants. A helicopter pilot in the French army, Adenot becomes France's second woman astronaut after Claudie Haigneré. She spoke to FRANCE…

Reuters

French lower house votes to make abortion a constitutional right

France's lower house on Thursday voted by a large majority to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, with MPs on the left and centre saying the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark ruling in June showed the need for new steps.

The Independent UK

France debates enshrining abortion rights in constitution

Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have begun debating a proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the country’s constitution

The National (Scotland)

Kylian Mbappe snubbed Jason Cummings shirt swap request after World Cup clash

Jason Cummings has revealed how he was snubbed by Kylian Mbappe over a jersey swap after Australia’s World Cup defeat to France.

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