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Is France’s Fifth Republic past its sell-by date?

Letter: Steve Brown on the political crisis in France after the fall of Michel Barnier’s coalition government

The Guardian - UK

France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes

Senegal also requests departure of French troops, saying they are ‘not compatible’ with country’s sovereignty

The Guardian - UK

Jon Stewart makes fun of Trump’s extremely ‘weird’ handshake style

Trump raised his right elbow in the air at a 45-degree angle as he shook Macron’s hand in one clip from his visit to France

The Independent UK

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'Riskier tactics' by crime gangs lead to more than 70 migrants dying in deadliest year of 'small boats' crisis

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper issued the warning after a meeting in London of the Calais Group, which includes the UK, France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, on how to boost action to smash the gangs

Evening Standard

France Begins Withdrawal Of Mirage Fighter Jets From Chad

France begins withdrawal of military forces from Chad, marking the end of its military presence in the African country.

Top News

France flies out 2 Mirage fighter jets from Chad to signal beginning of military withdrawal

The French military says it has flown out the two Mirage fighter jets it had stationed in Chad

The Independent UK

Leading French internet operator cops hefty fine for unsolicited ads

France's largest internet operator Orange was on Tuesday slapped with a fine of €50 million ($53-million) fine for sending unsolicited adverts resembling emails to customers. The company says it will appeal what it calls a "disproportionate" amount.

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AI boom makes European universities the new Harvard and Stanford for tech talent

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch’s Parisian alma mater is a breeding ground for France’s $2.3 billion AI talent boom.

Fortune

Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?

Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding RN into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos.

Al Jazeera

France's Macron To Host Party Leaders In Quest For New Govt

French party leaders will gather at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office Tuesday afternoon in a bid to chart a route towards a new government, days after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was toppled in a confidence vote.

International Business Times

European Countries Suspend Syrian Asylum Decisions After Assad's Fall

Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times

I want a top international coaching job – but not Wales, admits Ronan O’Gara

La Rochelle’s Ronan O’Gara wants a top international coaching role in future but will not be a contender for the Wales job should it fall vacant

The Guardian - UK

How France can be more ‘European’ to avoid political chaos

The French prime minister, Michel Barnier, has resigned following a vote of no confidence in his government triggered by a tussle over his budget. His was a minority administration working with a fragmented and divided parliament, in which parties had little inclination to cooperate.

The Conversation

'The coach chose not to call me up. I can't tell you why, I'm NOT allowed. I'm sorry. If he wants to say it, he can. I've always given my all.' Kylian Mbappe breaks silence on call-up snub amid dwindling Real Madrid form

Kylian Mbappe was surprisingly left out of France's squad in November and October

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Evening Standard

New trailer shows Gail set for France in Coronation Street exit

Helen Worth, who plays the character, will leave the soap after 50 years this Christmas.

Evening Standard

Rapid action against invasive bee-killing hornet has halted spread, study finds

The National Bee Unit responds to public sightings of the yellow-legged or Asian hornet to destroy insects and nests.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Refugees, chemical weapons, and warring factions — this is why Syria is the focus of the world

The speed with which the Assad dictatorship was overthrown has taken most external observers by surprise, including agencies from Russia, Iran, America, Britain and France. Those in the know were closer to the scene of the action – Turkey, Israel and Saudi Arabia – to name but three.

Fortune

Unhappy people challenge the status quo

Every good leader tries to win the hearts and minds of the people they serve. Unhappy people tend to challenge the status quo.

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International Business Times

French Director Accused Of Abusing Star Haenel Goes On Trial

A French filmmaker accused of sexually assaulting actor Adele Haenel when she was 12 was to go on trial in Paris on Monday, five years after her allegations fired France's #MeToo movement.

Radio France Internationale

France's support for Syrian transition hinges on respect for minority rights

France will support Syria's political transition following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but only if the rights of minorities are respected, outgoing foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Monday, insisting that everything must be done to avoid extremism.

Radio France Internationale

Syrians hold rallies in Paris and across Europe to celebrate fall of Assad

Thousands of jubilant Syrians rallied in Paris, Berlin and other European cities on Sunday to celebrate the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebel groups, putting an end to five decades of iron-fisted rule.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on France’s political crisis: belatedly, Macron must look left

Editorial: The president’s gamble on far-right support failed. The route to stability lies in the opposite direction

Radio France Internationale

War on words highlights opposing visions of French society

The Académie Française, founded in the 17th century under Louis XIV, views itself as the guardian of the French language – but a group of linguists says the words the institution chooses to protect or refuses to admit to its prestigious dictionary reveal an ideological bias.