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Prison staff sceptical renting cells abroad will solve France's overcrowding crisis

With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries?

Euronews

Romanian Court Rejects Far-right Candidate's Election Appeal

Romania's constitutional court on Thursday validated the results of the presidential run-off vote at the weekend, won by pro-European Nicusor Dan, after rejecting an appeal by his defeated far-right rival.

International Business Times

Why French students are choosing Canada, not the United States, for their North American adventure

The number of French students in Canada has increased fivefold in 20 years, climbing from around 5,000 in 2,000 to 23,850 in 2023. That makes them the fifth most represented nationality among international students in Canada today. The vast majority of them, 16,000, study at Québec universities.

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'Dangerous... a shame' – Tour de France Champs-Elysées sprint winners criticise redesigned Paris stage finale

Race director Prudhomme says 'the glorious uncertainty of the sport will return' amid negative reactions from riders to Montmartre climbs inclusion

Cycling News

Fake Euronews report on alleged electoral interference in Romania spreads online

A doctored video using Euronews' logo falsely claims Romania cautioned France over interference in the recent presidential ballot. Bucharest has in fact accused Russia of meddling in the vote.

Euronews

Eurozone private sector slips into contraction as services falter in May

Eurozone private sector contracted in May, with Composite PMI falling to 49.5. Services saw their sharpest drop in 16 months, while manufacturing stabilised. Business confidence hit a 19-month low, reinforcing expectations for further ECB rate cuts.

Euronews

Winners, resigners, guest dogs and royal losers – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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France condemns 'abhorrent' killing of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

France has condemned the killing of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington as an “abhorrent act of anti-Semitic barbarity”, after a gunman opened fire outside a Jewish museum late Wednesday shouting “Free Palestine”. French political leaders also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families while warning against rising anti-Semitism.

Radio France Internationale

EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy

The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.

Euronews

‘A good test’ - Lotte Kopecky begins pursuit of Tour de France Femmes title at Vuelta a Burgos

World champion says some question marks over 'how I will digest' tough Picón Blanco climb, a good first measure ahead of this summer's stage race goal

Cycling News

Macron’s party moots banning headscarves in public for under-15s

President calls government meeting to address finding that Muslim Brotherhood poses ‘threat to national cohesion’

The Guardian - UK

Child among 2 migrants who died attempting to cross English Channel to Britain in small boat

A woman and a child have died on an attempted illicit overnight sea crossing from France to Britain

The Independent UK

Why was St-Pierre-Miquelon targeted by both Donald Trump and a French politician?

St-Pierre-Miquelon is a small French archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean.

The Conversation

Starmer jokes Farage was ‘first through e-gates in France’ after skipping Brexit deal debate for holiday abroad

Sir Keir Starmer made a jab at Nigel Farage during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (21 May), stating that the Reform UK leader, who is currently holidaying in France, was “first through the e-gates”.

The Independent UK

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NL Hafta Subscribers’ Take Ep 1: A special feedback episode

In this special episode of NL Hafta, Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Anand Vardhan and Jayashree Arunachalam catch up on all the letters – over 45 of them – that we’ve received from subscribers.Hafta letters: India-Pakistan, podcast ideas, team feedback, thoughts on patriotismWe have a page for subscribers to…

Evening Standard

What is going on with the floods in southern France? Everything we know

Three people have been killed as severe weather swept through southeastern regions of France

Radio France Internationale

Report warns of Muslim Brotherhood bid to reshape French society from within

A government report on the Muslim Brotherhood in France will be presented at a Defence Council meeting – chaired by President Emmanuel Macron – on Wednesday. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the report warns of “a very clear threat” to the country.

The Independent UK

Ping-pong sized hail hits Toulouse as flooding kills three in southern France

Ping-pong-sized hail bounced off a trampoline in the Toulouse area as deadly flooding struck southern France this week.

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Kevin Spacey declares it's 'nice to be back' as he accepts lifetime achievement award

'House of Cards' actor Kevin Spacey declared it's "nice to be back" as he accepted a lifetime achievement award during a charity gala in Cannes, France and made a return to the spotlight after being cleared of sexual assault charges.

Evening Standard

When is the French Open draw? Seeds and wildcards ahead of second Grand Slam

Action at Roland Garros kicks off on Sunday

Cycling News

The 2025 Tour de France will climb Montmartre just 6km from the finish on final stage

Two-time Tour champion Jonas Vingegaard says the addition of the 1.1km, 5.9% climb is 'not really' a good idea

Radio France Internationale

France pushes for action as high seas treaty hangs in the balance

After decades of negotiations, a landmark treaty to protect the world’s high seas stands at a turning point – and France is urging countries to ratify it before a major UN ocean summit opens in Nice next month.

Euronews

Fact check: Did France ask Telegram founder Durov to silence Romanian conservatives?

Paris has categorically rejected the allegations made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who has provided no evidence to back up his allegations.

Evening Standard

Three dead and two missing as violent storms spark flooding in southern France

The floods were compared to ‘scenes of war’ by one regional mayor

The Independent UK

The navigator is blind and the driver's in pain, but they're racing though France, busting barriers

Two of the navigators in a women-only vintage car rally tearing through France are blind

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