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Environmental activist Paul Watson freed after Denmark refuses his extradition to Japan

The Danish government has released environmental activist Paul Watson after rejecting Japan's extradition request. The founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, who has been detained in Greenland since this summer, can now return to France, where he lives with his wife and two young children.

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Macron to visit Mayotte and declare period of national mouring in wake of Cyclone Chido

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will visit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte "in the coming days" and declare a "period of national mourning". This comes as rescue teams struggle to clean up from the worst cyclone to hit the archipelago in nearly a century.

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France sends diplomats to Syria to make 'initial contact' with new authorities

A French diplomatic mission will travel to the Syrian capital Damascus this Tuesday to reestablish contact after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. Likewise, the US, the UK and other countries are investigating how they might normalise relations with the new regime.

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Players who scored World Cup opening goals

From 1930 through to 2022, a look at the players who scored the opening goals at the men's World Cup...

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Spain Handed Kind Women's Euro 2025 Draw, Holders England In Tough Group

World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at the tournament in Switzerland.

International Business Times

Women’s Euro 2025 finals draw: group-by-group analysis and predictions

Despite a tricky draw for England, the reigning champions will be among the teams expecting to progress

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 Predictions

Predictions for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, including the The Best FIFA Men's and Women's Player winners.

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Rhian Wilkinson warns England not to write off Wales at Euro 2025

The Welsh, playing at a major tournament for the first time, were handed Group D ties against the Lionesses, France and the Netherlands.

The Independent UK

After Budget Row, French MPs Pass 'Special Law' To Keep Show On The Road

More than a week after a historic no-confidence vote brought down a prime minister unable to secure backing for an austerity budget, French lawmakers Monday unanimously passed a law to keep tax and social security machinery running.

International Business Times

England and Wales to face each other and Euro 2025 heavyweights in tough draw

Holders England and debutants Wales are joined by France and the Netherlands in Group D

The Independent UK

France to face England, Wales and the Dutch in pool stages at 2025 women's Euros

France were drawn on Monday night to play defending champions England as well as Wales and the Netherlands in the group stages at the 2025 women's European football championships.

Radio France Internationale

Euro 2025 draw: England get tough group with France, Netherlands, Wales

Sarina Wiegman will face her native Netherlands, with whom she won the 2017 Euros, when England try to defend their title next summer

The Guardian - UK

Cyclone Chido: What to know about storm that devastated France’s Mayotte

Officials fear hundreds of people could be dead as a result of the cyclone, which ravaged France’s poorest department.

Al Jazeera

Relief efforts stepped up in Mayotte as Cyclone Chido death toll set to soar

France is rushing aid to help the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte by ship and military aircraft after the island was devastated by Cyclone Chido – the worst storm to hit the region in nearly a century.

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The Conversation

Gabrielle Chanel: the untold story of a pioneering self-made woman

*When we think of Gabrielle Chanel, her iconic fashion empire comes to mind. Yet, few associate her with the groundbreaking role of a self-made woman – a trailblazer who defied societal norms to build a global empire. Though her name is synonymous with luxury and innovation, her entrepreneurial spirit remains…

The Guardian - UK

Assad uncle used Guernsey adviser to secretly manage vast wealth

Rifaat al-Assad, the ‘Butcher of Hama’, identified as client of consultant who received ban and fine this year

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French Government Slashes EV Incentives Amidst Budget Constraints

Recent years have seen a massive boom in electric mobility, particularly electric motorcycles and scooters. It was a two-way arrangement, really, as manufacturers were eager to jump on an emerging trend. Meanwhile, governments all over the world were quick to incentivize these EVs in a bid to encourage more sustainable…

The Independent UK

Why are holders England in Pot 2 of Euro 2025 draw?

England’s seeding for the tournament is based on their results in qualifying

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Why was French territory of Mayotte so ill-equipped to deal with Cyclone Chido?

A brief look at the small Indian Ocean archipelago hit by what local authorities call an ‘immense catastrophe’

The Independent UK

New bullet train finally connects two of Europe’s biggest cities

There is also a slower overnight train between the two capitals

The Guardian - UK

Can Macron’s new PM unite France’s moderates? Marine Le Pen looms if he fails

François Bayrou faces the same budgetary headache as Michel Barnier – but the parliamentary equation has changed, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Independent UK

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido

France is rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean that has been shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century

Al Jazeera

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.

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44 Color Photos Photographers Took 100 Years Ago That Still Mesmerize Us Today

Here's a list of some of the oldest color photographs so we can all marvel at the ingenuity of photography and feel closer to the history of the places we now live in. The post 44 Color Photos Photographers Took 100 Years Ago That Still Mesmerize Us Today first appeared…

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Migrant survivor saw ‘angel of death’ as friends shot dead by French gunman

A French gunman shot dead two migrants and two security guards at the camp near Dunkirk, France

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