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French founder of Accor international hotel group dies aged 91

Gérard Pélisson, who co-founded the Accor hotel group and turned the business into the world's sixth largest hotel chain, has died at the age of 91 after a long illness, according to his family.

Radio France Internationale

Remote French island restaurant wins 3-star Michelin ranking

A restaurant tucked away in the corner of a remote French island won a coveted three-star ranking in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide unveiled on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Easyjet, Ryanair and Jet2 warning for passengers flying to France

Anyone on flights to or through France may be affected

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France travel warning as FCO advice updated amid strike action

Cross-sector walk outs are taking place across the country, which could last “several days”

Manchester Evening News

Faced with summer restrictions, this is how France uses its water

France extracts approximately 31 billion cubic metres of fresh water from its natural sources each year. Faced with an ongoing winter drought that could lead to water restrictions this summer, FRANCE 24 looks at the different ways the country consumes water.

France 24

Alex Cuthbert ruled out of Wales' remaining two Six Nations games

The Wales and Ospreys winger will not feature against Italy or France

Wales Online

Unions vow to shut France's economy down amid pension battle

Unions are threatening to shut down France’s economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age

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China aims for 'economic stability' in 2023 with 5% GDP growth target

With China's National People's Congress underway, the government has set out what many are calling an achievable target for economic growth in 2023. The 5 percent objective is the lowest in over three decades and comes as Beijing has lifted most of the restrictions set up during the Covid-19 pandemic.…

France 24

France braces for massive strike in pension reform showdown

French trade unions are preparing for another clash with President Emmanuel Macron over his controversial pension reform, with widespread strikes from Tuesday aiming to bring the country "to a standstill".

Radio France Internationale

France braces for strikes that could bring the country ‘to a standstill’ for days on end

Strikes against bitterly contested plans to reform pensions in France continue on Tuesday, and this time unions have upped the ante. Unlike previous walkouts, this week’s industrial action has no pre-arranged end date. With workers across multiple sectors expected to strike, life in France could grind to a halt for…

France 24

Marcus Smith recalled to England squad for Six Nations clash with France

The Harlequins fly-half was dropped from last week’s training camp in Brighton.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith recalled to England squad to face France in Six Nations

Marcus Smith has been recalled to the England squad preparing to face France this weekend after his dazzling display in Harlequins’ victory over Exeter

The Guardian - UK

India sets out to swarm skies with helicopters after jumbo jetliner deal

After signing an eye-popping deal for 470 Boeing and Airbus jets, India will also start building helicopters by the hundreds – some with a bit of help from its new military suitor France.

Radio France Internationale

Ireland and Scotland on collision course with World Cup showdown on horizon

Ireland and Scotland will feature with South Africa in a devilishly competitive World Cup pool in France but this jeopardy is no bad thing

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Kylian Mbappe’s goals in numbers after breaking PSG scoring record

The France international reached a milestone with the capital club on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

French education board hopes to make national civic service compulsory

The national civic service – a programme that replaced France's military service – could gradually become compulsory from September 2024, according to a document from the French Education Ministry.

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Congo leader Felix Tshisekedi urges France's Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urges visiting French President Emmanuel Macron to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to M23 rebels.

The Independent UK

Ollie Lawrence ready to ‘find that dark place’ when England face France showdown

Three rounds into the Guinness Six Nations and Lawrence stands out as one of its most destructive carriers.

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French minister back in New Caledonia to work on territory's future status

France's Interior and Overseas Minister, Gerald Darmanin, has returned to New Caledonia to resume talks on the Pacific territory's future status after it voted to remain French in a third and final referendum at the end of 2021. However, the pro-independence FLNKS movement refuses to recognise the result.

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane links to Chelsea addressed after changing stance on management return

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has been linked to Chelsea as a potential replacement for Graham Potter - but former teammate Emmanuel Petit has ruled that out

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria Stops Immigration Cooperation with France over Bouraoui Case

The Algerian government did not react to complaints in France regarding a decision to stop the issuance of consular permits, which allow the deportation of irregular immigrants. Observers noted that the visa crisis between the two countries would resurface, after a few weeks of a brief breakthrough that followed President…

Radio France Internationale

Women to get short shrift in French government’s retirement plan

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about France’s proposed pension reform. There’s the “Listeners Corner”, Ollia’s “Happy Moment”, and “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

The Guardian - UK

‘Very precarious’: Europe faces growing water crisis as winter drought worsens

Multiple governments warn of critical water shortages as heatwaves and lack of rain leave river systems depleted

Liverpool Echo

France travel warning as UK Foreign Office guidance changes

Millions of people travel to France from the UK each year

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron hails renewed economic ties with Angola

French President Emmanuel Macron has inked an economic deal with Angola, the second country on his four-nation tour of central Africa aimed at renewing frayed ties with the continent and developing different kinds of partnerships.

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