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On the trail of France’s first female World War II correspondent

When General de Gaulle arrived in Paris on 25 August, 1944 to mark the French capital’s liberation from Nazi occupation, his official reporter was by his side to document the historic moment. That reporter was France's first female WWII correspondent, but her name was lost to history – until a…

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Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening spectacle capped a stellar year for luxury house LVMH

The reopening of Notre Dame was a solemn celebration of cultural and spiritual renewal

The Independent UK

Lawyers Make Final Pleas At Rape Trial Of France's 'Monster' Husband

A lawyer urged judges to acquit her clients Friday as defence pleas wrap up at a massive rape trial in France, arguing the main victim's "monster" husband had manipulated them into assaulting her.

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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as European countries suspend claims

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has brought with it uncertainty for Syrian asylum seekers across Europe, as several countries freeze applications from Syrians, arguing that those who fled his regime no longer have reason to fear returning to their homeland.

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England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pitted England against Serbia in the group stage.

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Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron’s latest pick to be France’s prime minister

The 73-year-old has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades and is one of the president’s cloest allies

The Independent UK

Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister?

The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote.

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Young Nigerian entrepreneurs seek to reshape relationship with France

During Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s visit to France in November, he brought a delegation of young leaders to strengthen ties and attract investment in Africa’s largest economy. RFI caught up with some of them.

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New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation

Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled.

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France's President Macron Appoints Francois Bayrou As Prime Minister

French President Macron appoints centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister to address political crisis and stabilize his administration.

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François Bayrou named by Emmanuel Macron as France's new prime minister

The veteran Macron ally is tasked with steering France of its second major political crisis in six months

Evening Standard

François Bayrou named French prime minister as Macron seeks stability

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist politician François Bayrou as France's new prime minister, a week after lawmakers toppled the government and plunged the country into political uncertainty.

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Mathieu van der Poel to race 11 cyclocross races this season, from the Zonohoven World Cup to the World Championships

Dutchman to defend his world title in northern France at beginning of February

Cycling Weekly

France Gets New Helpline Amid Trauma Of Mass Rape Trial

Some callers are women fearful they have been drugged and sexually assaulted; others are doctors worried they have misdiagnosed them -- a helpline set up amid France's notorious mass rape trial has tapped a nation's unease.

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France gets new helpline amid trauma of mass rape trial

Some callers are women fearful they have been drugged and sexually assaulted; others are doctors worried they have misdiagnosed them – a helpline set up amid France's notorious mass rape trial has tapped a nation's unease.

International Business Times

Macron To Finally Name New French PM After Deadlock

President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister on Friday after days of deadlock over finding a candidate to replace Michel Barnier, whose ousting by parliament pushed France into a fresh crisis.

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Ben O'Connor connects with his roots to inspire young Aussie generation as Jayco-AIUIa leader

'Results are fickle; it can be about being smart' says Grand Tour rider, yet to reveal 2025 programme beyond Tour de France

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Every Country to Host the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup has been held in 17 countries since its inception, with Germany, France, Italy and Mexico being the only countries to host it twice.

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Kylian Mbappé: Rape case against France and Real Madrid star dropped due to 'lack of evidence'

Lawyers for the World Cup-winning forward were told there would be no further action taken against the 25-year-old following a visit to Sweden in October

The Independent UK

European Central Bank likely to cut rates while weighing US trade concerns and France's chaos

The European Central Bank is releasing its its decision on interest rates and a rate cut is a foregone conclusion

International Business Times

Gisele Pelicot: France Rape Survivor Who Became A Feminist Hero

Her husband orchestrating her sexual abuse by strangers could have broken her.

The Guardian - UK

Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market

Europe-wide polling finds UK and EU leaders now out of step with public opinion and pursue ‘ambitious reset’

The Guardian - UK

‘A rapist can be in the family’: how Dominique Pelicot became one of the worst sexual predators in history

Gisèle Pelicot had no idea her husband of 50 years had been drugging her and inviting dozens of men to rape her. As one of the most horrific trials France has ever seen comes to a close, the world is left asking: how could this happen?

Al Jazeera

Israeli strikes kill five in southern Lebanon amid shaky ceasefire

Attacks on several towns come as officials from countries including the US, France meet with Lebanon official in Beirut.

Radio France Internationale

France unveils emergency budget law to prevent state shutdown

France has unveiled an emergency budget law aimed at preventing a shutdown of government services, as the country faces entering 2025 without an approved financial plan following recent political upheaval.

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