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Introducing Archie Ryan and Darren Rafferty, EF Education-EasyPost's new Irish talents

'It was really important to get experience as juniors abroad, because you just can’t do it in Ireland'

Cycling News

New French PM Chooses Cabinet After Macron Promotion

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was on Wednesday choosing his cabinet team after his stunning promotion by President Emmanuel Macron to become the youngest French head of government.

International Business Times

'A lesson for Taiwan's coastal defence': How France's ill-fated 1884 invasion is remembered

The Taiwanese military regularly holds drills on what it calls "red beaches" – coastal areas deemed vulnerable to large enemy landings. As Beijing threatens to seize the island by force, Taiwanese historians and military planners are looking at past invasion attempts. Some say that a daring French amphibious attack on…

France 24

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France has enough electricity to last the winter despite cold snap

France will not have electricity worries this winter – even in the face of a cold snap like the one hitting the country this week. Last winter coal-fired plants had to be reactivated in the face of shortages.

Radio France Internationale

Buddymooning is the new honeymooning – so why are so many people against it?

The hottest new trend in weddings is to go on honeymoon not just with your spouse but with your mates, too. But what does ‘buddymooning’ mean for your friendship group, your finances or your future marriage? Eloise Hendy speaks to experts and buddymooning couples about a very modern spin on…

The Independent UK

Dakar 2024: Cornejo Wins Stage 4 And Takes The Overall Lead

You never know what's going to happen at Dakar, because even experienced riders can have mechanical, nav, or other issues while competitors have a good day.

RideApart

Succession? Macron picks Gabriel Attal as youngest French prime minister

New year, new face. France's youngest-ever president has named the country's youngest-ever prime minister. We ask why Emmanuel Macron chose to replace Élisabeth Borne with Gabriel Attal and chart the meteoric rise of a 34-year-old Parisian who has already enjoyed stints as city councillor, party spokesperson, budget minister, government spokesperson…

France 24

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How Gabriel Attal became France’s youngest-ever prime minister

After a swift rise up the ranks, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal took the reins as France’s new prime minister on Tuesday. With a background steeped in privilege, the first openly gay head of government is expected to bring new energy to President Emmanuel Macron’s government, which has been weakened by months…

France 24

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister

Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government spokesperson then education minister and had polled as the most popular minister in the outgoing government.

WEKU

'Winning is the best doping' – Lefevere unveils 2024 Soudal-QuickStep squad

Team leader Remco Evenepoel confirmed for Tour de France, Olympics, Worlds bids this summer

Cycling News

Frenchman arrested in Azerbaijan for 'espionage'

Azerbaijan authorities arrested a Frenchman on espionage charges in December, the Azerbaijani ambassador to France said Tuesday. The annoucement comes amid rising tensions between Baku and Paris.

Radio France Internationale

France To Build 14 New Nuclear Power Plants By 2050

Emmanuel Macron's government wants to expand the country's massive nuclear power fleet.

International Business Times

Who is Gabriel Attal? France's dashing new PM - and the youngest ever?

The 34-year-old has risen fast since entering politics in 2012

Evening Standard

From Taylor Swift to 'Dune': 2024 cultural highlights

In this roundup of arts and culture news, we take a look at what's coming down the cultural pipeline in 2024 – from Taylor Swift's Eras tour hitting Europe to the second instalment of sci-fi blockbuster "Dune". Meanwhile, Paris museums have almost fully bounced back from pandemic-related shutdowns, with the…

France 24

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Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister

The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French premier, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron.

The Independent UK

What Owen Farrell’s potential move to France says about the future of club rugby

England’s Farrell and Welsh star Louis Rees-Zammit have both been linked with moves abroad as French and Japanese clubs flex their financial might

International Business Times

France Policemen On Trial Over 2017 Assault Of Black Man

Three policemen went on trial in France on Tuesday over an assault that inflicted severe rectal injuries to a black man during a stop and search in 2017 in a case that provoked shock across the country.

The Independent UK

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France’s youngest-ever prime minister as he fights far right election threat

Mr Attal – also the country’s first openly gay PM – will now lead a government bruised by spats over immigration and pension reforms and facing a buoyant Marine Le Pen in key European elections in the summer

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International Business Times

Attal: The 'New Macron' At Helm Of French Government

Gabriel Attal, named France's youngest ever prime minister Tuesday at the age of 34, has had a meteoric rise that has invoked comparisons with that of his mentor President Emmanuel Macron.

Dynamite News

Gabriel Attal, 34, to become France's youngest prime minister in decades

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal to become the country's next prime minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

Gabriel Attal named youngest French PM as Macron seeks to refresh presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle that aims to reboot the final three years of his presidency.

France 24

France's arms race: Defence industry on war footing

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine's Western allies committed to sending weapons, ammunition and military hardware to Kyiv. In France, this has meant a major increase in industrial production. French President Emmanuel Macron has said France has entered a "wartime economy", whereby the defence…

International Business Times

Gabriel Attal Picked As France's Youngest PM

French leader Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, with the 34-year-old becoming France's youngest and first openly gay head of government.

The Guardian - UK

Police officers go on trial over assault of black footballer that shocked France

Three accused of violence against Théodore Luhaka in 2017 that left him with permanent disabilities

The Guardian - UK

If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

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