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Will France’s ‘block everything’ movement jump from social media to the streets?

As 10 September nears, the emerging movement Bloquons Tout – “Let’s Block Everything” – is calling to bring France to a standstill in protest at economic policies. RFI asked political communications specialist Elliot Lepers and sociologist Quentin Ravelli whether online anger will be galvanised into real action.

Radio France Internationale

Yamaha Just Launched a Totally Badass Special Edition MT-07, Too Bad We Can’t Have It

The MT-07 Grand Prix de France is a wheelie-popping, traffic-splitting homage to one of Yamaha’s most epic MotoGP races.

RideApart

Belgium 'concerned' but undeterred on backlash over Israeli sanctions

The Belgian government is "concerned" about a potential backlash by Israel and the United States over its decision to recognise Palestine, and sanctioning Israeli settlements.

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The Massive Debt Behind France's Political Turmoil

France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week.

International Business Times

2026 World Cup: France boss Deschamps warns squad of Ukraine danger

France boss Didier Deschamps warned his players they would have to be instantly at their best when they take on Ukraine on Friday night for their opening game in their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

I know exactly which hotel The White Lotus season 4 will use for its trip to France – HBO, prove me wrong

As Deadline reports, The White Lotus season 4 will be set in France, which makes the next hotel really obvious.

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Would tax hikes for the wealthiest really drive them to flee France?

The French government is looking to slash its deficit by €44 billion, with ministers favouring spending cuts over tax increases on the wealthy. But new research challenges a key government argument that higher taxes would trigger a mass exodus of the rich.

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London City Lionesses break women’s football transfer record with £1.43m Geyoro signing

London City Lionesses have broken the world record for a women’s football transfer by signing the France midfielder Grace Geyoro from PSG

The Guardian - UK

The White Lotus season four will reportedly be filmed in France

Speculation has swirled that show’s next series could be in a more metropolitan setting

The Independent UK

Inquiry launched into French teacher’s suicide after homophobic threats

Teachers unions and LGBTQI+ groups in France are pointing to the suicide of a headteacher who had asked for help following homophobic threats as a sign of serious issues in the country’s education system.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Terrorist’ Putin is just playing games with Trump, warns Zelensky

Ukrainian president rejects Putin’s invitation to hold peace talks in Moscow

The Independent UK

The White Lotus Season 4 Is Rumoured To Be Set In France & Trés Bien To That

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Kristen Faulkner ends 2025 season after shoulder surgery

Olympic Champion went under the knife after Tour de France Femmes crash damaged cartilage

Cycling News

What we know about the planned nationwide protest in France

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French general strike threatens millions of rail and air passengers in September

The bloquons tout movement is directed at austerity measures proposed by France’s fragile government

Radio France Internationale

France crush Iceland to reach last-16 at European basketball championships

France walloped Iceland 114-74 on Thursday to finish the group stages in style at the European basketball championships.

Radio France Internationale

European court faults France for failings on sexual consent laws

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that France had violated the European Convention on Human Rights in a case involving a pharmacist accused of forcing a colleague into a sadomasochistic relationship.

Radio France Internationale

Google and Shein fined nearly €500m in France over cookie violations

French online privacy watchdogs fined Google and Shein nearly €500 million on Thursday for failing to properly inform internet users about advertising cookies – the tools that track online activity for targeted advertising.

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World Boxing accused of gender test ‘betrayal’ by French federation

France’s women were excluded from the World Championships in Liverpool after eligibility testing could not be performed under national law.

Radio France Internationale

Record number of disabled pupils in French schools, but support gaps remain

France’s 12 million pupils returned to school this week, and among them are 520,000 children with disabilities. This is the highest number to date – a sign of progress 20 years after a law strengthened disability rights. But rights groups say much more needs to be done to achieve a…

TechRadar

Google hit with massive French fine for inserting cookies and ads in between emails

Google found guilty of displaying advertisements and pushing cookies in Gmail without valid user consent.

Euronews

How does the West’s defence tech weigh up against China’s ‘robotic wolves’ and missiles?

China unveiled new technologies at the Victory Day Parade, including ‘wingman’ drones, a ‘triad’ of nuclear missiles and ‘robotic wolves’. How does the West compare?

Radio France Internationale

Macron gathers European leaders in push for Ukraine security guarantees

European leaders were meeting in Paris on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that several countries including Britain and Germany are prepared to assure Ukraine's security once the conflict with Russia has ended.

Radio France Internationale

France basketball boss Fauthoux urges skipper Guerschon to be selfish for team

France basketball head coach Freddy Fauthoux urged Yabusele Guerschon to pay less attention to his job as skipper and play his natural game as France gear up for the knockout stages at the European basketball championships.

Cycling News

Australian viewers to keep free-to-air Tour de France Femmes and La Vuelta Femenina coverage through to at least 2030

Broadcaster SBS says Total TV Reach in Australia hits 1.8 million for 2025 Tour de France Femmes, 'is on course for lasting, meaningful success'

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