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Macron’s party moots banning headscarves in public for under-15s

President calls government meeting to address finding that Muslim Brotherhood poses ‘threat to national cohesion’

The Guardian - UK

Le Pen vows to fight ‘political’ ruling, as France’s main parties stage rival rallies

Far-right leader tells supporters she is victim of ‘witch-hunt’, while radical left says RN’s mask has slipped

The Guardian - UK

In duelling Paris rallies, Le Pen condemns ‘witch-hunt’, counterprotests

The far-right politician rallies supporters after being found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.

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France's Far-right, Leftwingers Rally Supporters After Le Pen Conviction

France's far right planned to rally supporters on Sunday after their leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office, a move that set the country's political scene alight ahead of 2027 presidential elections.

International Business Times

France's political parties hold rival rallies in the name of democracy

France's far right held a rally on Sunday to show support for their figurehead Marine Le Pen, who was this week convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office. At the same time, members of France's left wing alliance called for a demonstration in defence of the justice system, while…

Radio France Internationale

France mulls proposals on harsher sentencing for underaged offenders

The bill proposes harsher "sanctions" for parents who fail to meet their legal responsibilities towards their children, while pushing for tougher trials for repeat underage offenders.

Euronews

France divided over Ukraine as parliamentary debate sparks tensions

While French politicians across the spectrum are united in their support for Ukraine, a debate in parliament has highlighted the divide between pro-Europeans and nationalists when it comes to the best approach, reigniting tensions in the country's fractured political landscape.

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Celebs who got engaged in 2024: From Lady Gaga to Made In Chelsea star

Adele, Nina Dobrev and The 1975’s Matty Healy are also among the famous faces who’ve taken the next step in their relationships

Evening Standard

France's Second Woman Premier Makes Surprise Frontline Return

Elisabeth Borne, only the second woman to serve as French prime minister, is making a surprise return to frontline politics as education minister less than a year after losing a job that she never wished to relinquish.

International Business Times

Emmanuel Macron accused of ‘racist and sexist’ comments

The French president has also been criticised for his exchanges with residents in Mayotte after the island near Madagascar was devastated by cyclone Chido

The Independent UK

Macron Slammed Over Racist Remarks Elysee Denies He Made

President Emmanuel Macron faced accusations of racism Friday over an alleged comment on problems in French hospitals which the Elysee strongly denies he made.

International Business Times

The Anti-Sports Personality of the Year awards 2024

On Tuesday night the BBC will honour the heroes. But here are the year’s best dark, devious and downright dumb sporting stories

The Guardian - 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.

Al Jazeera

French water supply contaminated with untested toxic chemicals, NGO warns

Dangerous chemicals are contaminating France's water supply at levels far worse than previously known, with dozens of toxic pesticide byproducts going unchecked, an environmental group is warning.

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Lady Gaga Says She and Michael Polansky Sometimes Consider "Going to a Courthouse and Ordering Chinese Food" for Their Wedding

A real-life fairytale, TBH.

Radio France Internationale

Macron poised to unveil new government with major cabinet shake-up this weekend

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Friday weighing a long-awaited new government which includes fresh faces in almost all key posts and marks a shift to the right. The full line-up won't be announced today, Friday, but is due by Sunday following "final fine-tuning", Prime Minister Michel Barnier's office said.

The Independent UK

Thousands protest across France over former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier being named prime minister

Left-wing parties accuse Emmanuel Macron of stealing elections by choosing conservative to lead government

France 24

Critics blast new French PM Barnier for having twice voted against gay rights

French media and some political opponents of freshly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier quickly dug up that, while serving in parliament in 1981, he had been among 155 lawmakers who voted against a law decriminalizing homosexuality.

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Al Jazeera

‘Turn to the right’: What Macron’s choice of Barnier as PM means for France

By placating the far-right National Rally, Macron has given it credibility despite its election loss, say analysts.

Radio France Internationale

Revolving door at French education ministry leaves school reforms in doubt

France has had four ministers of education in the last two and a half years, and may well get another one under newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier. In a country where the central government largely decides what happens in schools nationwide, the turnover has led to considerable uncertainty for…

International Business Times

France's New PM Tackles First Challenge Of Forming Cabinet

France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides Friday to cobble together a government capable of mustering a majority in parliament after two months of political deadlock.

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Michel Barnier Named France's New Prime Minister

Michel Barnier, former EU Brexit negotiator, appointed as France's new prime minister after a stalemate in parliamentary elections.

International Business Times

Barnier: The 'French Joe Biden' Who Grappled With Brexit

Veteran French politician Michel Barnier has held a collection of top jobs as minister, European Union commissioner and negotiator on Brexit during a half-century political career that has seen him tack further to the right in recent years.

International Business Times

Macron Names Ex-Brexit Negotiator Barnier As French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls, the presidency said.

Radio France Internationale

Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Barnier as French PM

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