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Factbox-What's next for France's pension reform?

France's Constitutional Council is due to deliver its verdict on Friday on a deeply unpopular bill which will delay retirement by two years to 64, and on plans for a referendum to challenge it.

Reuters

Three possible scenarios as French court prepares to rule on constitutionality of pension reform

France’s highest constitutional authority, the Constitutional Council, will rule Friday on whether President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious pension reform proposal should be accepted, modified or rejected based on the guidelines of the French constitution. FRANCE 24 explains the three possible outcomes.

France 24

Macron stands by divisive remark about US allies ‘not being vassals’

French president reaffirms Sunday’s call for Europe to act more independently from US over China and Taiwan

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Macron: France favours 'status quo' on Taiwan, position unchanged

President Emmanuel Macron said France's position on Taiwan had not changed and that he favoured the current "status quo" in respect of the island, after he was asked to clarify comments that prompted a backlash in the United States and Europe.

Reuters

Emmanuel Macron heckled during state visit to Netherlands

French president also criticised for saying Europe should act independently from US over Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

South Carolina, Notre Dame to Make NCAA Basketball History With Overseas Game Next Season

The Gamecocks and Fighting Irish will make history when the two teams play in France next November.

Sports Illustrated

France wants independence, will stay 'strong and reliable' US ally, finance minister says

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday that France and Europe want to pursue an independent policy path from the United States and China, but intend to be "strong and reliable allies of the United States of America."

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UK police charge man following December migrant deaths in Channel

British police have charged a man with four counts of manslaughter relating to an incident in December when a small boat carrying migrants from France to Britain capsized in freezing conditions.

Reuters

Report clears French police who fired rubber bullets at environmental protesters

An internal investigation by French security forces has cleared two police officers who fired rubber bullets at environmental protesters last month, saying the officers acted in self-defence. In recent years, there has been increased scrutiny of police tactics in France, particularly the use of rubber bullets that can break limbs…

France 24

Women’s World Cup 2023 power rankings: breaking the finalists down

The world champions suffer a blow while France ride high with Hervé Renard as all 32 teams are put under the microscope

The Guardian - UK

Niger-France military cooperation: An inside look at Operation Almahaou

At the end of 2022, Niger's army said it was highly satisfied with its military cooperation with France against the terrorist threat, unlike its neighbours in Mali and Burkina Faso. Of the countries located in the tri-border area – the most dangerous region of the Sahel – Niger is the…

France 24

Roy Terry obituary

Other lives: Educationist with a leading role in brass band music in Britain and France

The Guardian - UK

England must take ‘best No8s’ Zach Mercer and Sam Simmonds to World Cup, says Philippe Saint-Andre

Philippe Saint-Andre has tipped Zach Mercer and Sam Simmonds to go to the World Cup with England.

Evening Standard

Top Taiwan leader condemns Macron over China: ‘Are ‘liberté, égalité, fraternité out of fashion?’

French president questions whether it is in France’s interest to ‘accelerate [a crisis] on Taiwan’

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Radio France Internationale

French police probe threats, hatred as LGBTQ icon forced to cancel show

French-Moroccan singer-songwriter Bilal Hassani has filed several legal complaints for incitement to hatred, violence and discrimination. The performer was forced to cancel a concert in the eastern French city of Metz last week after threats from religious and right-wing groups.

Reuters

Trump accuses France's Macron of pandering to China

Former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Emmanuel Macron of pandering to China leader Xi Jinping during the French president's recent closely watched visit to Beijing.

Radio France Internationale

France women's coach Renard calls for rethink of match times

France women's team coach Hervé Renard urged football federation bosses to take more care over when international games are played after his side took to the field for a World Cup warm-up friendly at the same time as the first leg games in the quarter-finals of the Uefa Champions League.

Manchester Evening News

Foreign Office issues France travel warning as strike action continues

Transport networks in France are set to impacted by the industrial action

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iMore

Authorities in France are reportedly planning an investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature introduced in iOS 14.5.

Al Jazeera

Leaked Pentagon documents: What are the major takeaways?

The US, UK and France are among Western countries with special forces in Ukraine, according to leaked documents.

Bristol Post

Storm Noa to bring 75mph winds and possible 'tornadoes' to South West today

Parts of the South West region have been issued a new weather warning after the storm was named by Meteo France

Cycling News

Juliette Labous adds power to climbing strength in podium hunt at Tour de France Femmes

Team DSM leader grows into her own as one of France's prized professional cyclists, anticipates another headline season

Radio France Internationale

French MPs debate bill on ‘aging well’ as more people live past 85

France's parliament is debating a bill aimed at adapting society to the growing number of people over 85. But opposition MPs and professionals working with older people say the mini-measures are a far cry from President Emmanuel Macron’s earlier ambitions.

Irish Mirror

France names Storm Noa battering Ireland as video shows snow falling in parts of the country

The outer edges of Storm Noa have brought heavy rain and wind to Ireland this morning

Radio France Internationale

Were Afghan spies working for French secret cell 'left to die' at hands of Taliban?

Dozens of Afghan intelligence agents who worked for the French secret services in Afghanistan say they were abandoned by France after the Taliban took power on 15 August, 2021. These allegations are revealed Wednesday in a joint investigation by RFI, the NGO Lighthouse Reports and daily newspaper Le Monde.

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