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France not boycotting African artists, assures Culture Minister

Explainer: French Cultural Minister Rima Abdul-Malak has clarified that “France has always been an open and welcoming nation for artists”, in the wake of a divisive letter sent out this week ordering cultural institutions to suspend all cooperation with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

Culture news

'Coup de Chance': Woody Allen discusses making first film in French

The American filmmaker's latest production is coming to cinemas across France from 27 September.

Tech News

Apple to issue French software update for iPhone 12 after sales halted

French authorities said that the specific radiation absorption rate measured in a recent test of the iPhone 12 was higher than the European limit.

Culture news

This French gallery to re-open as a dedicated space for female artists

The Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins has closed its doors temporarily before it will reopen as a museum dedicated to female artists next year.

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France

'A cavity is not a vagina': Trans Woman refused healthcare in France

The French doctor admitted he didn't have the training or knowledge to treat trans patients - as experts say there's no need for a trans woman to visit a gynaecologist at all.

Food and Drink

France overtakes Italy as world’s largest wine producer

Extreme weather conditions and fungal diseases have ravaged vineyards causing output to drop below 44 million hectolitres in 2023.

Eco-Innovation

These robots are saving waste from landfill by ripping up shoes

This French company is revolutionising fashion waste recycling with cutting-edge tech.

France

France begins major anti-incest campaign

With data showing a shockingly high rate of familial child sexual abuse, the French government has come under intense pressure to toughen legal sanctions against incest perpetrators.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Famous prehistoric art found by dog

On this day in 1940, the entrance to Lascaux Cave in France was discovered, opening up a window into the lives of our forebearers.

Economy

France and Bangladesh sign deal to provide loans, satellite technology

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day visit to Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, to bolster bilateral relations between the two countries.

Morocco

Villagers mourn loved ones lost in the rubble after Morocco quake

Morocco was struck by the strongest earthquake in more than a century on Friday.

Moments

Switch wine for Europe’s local spirits on these distillery tours

From French Cognac to Hungarian Unicum, here's where to find Europe’s best distilleries.

France

Rugby World Cup: Hosts France get off to a flying start in first game

France and New Zealand locked horns in Paris for the opening game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Travel News

French rail pass: €49 ticket to launch after German success

France will launch a €49 public transport ticket. Here’s everything you need to know.

France

Four drug traffickers in Marseille tried for torturing a child dealer

"They treated me worse than an animal," said the young man who was beaten, burnt, and forced to snort cocaine by drug traffickers.

France

French court supports government ban on Muslim abaya dress in schools

President Emmanuel Macron said the abaya ban helps protect secularism in French schools, while critics argue the dress is a cultural garment, not a religious symbol.

France

France's top court upholds ban on abaya - despite concerns from Muslim leaders

Action for the Rights of Muslims had filed the motion with the State Council, seeking an injunction against the ban, claiming it was discriminatory and might incite hatred against the Muslim community.

Culture news

Music platform Deezer launches "artist-centric" streaming model

The French music streaming app Deezer has teamed up with Universal Music Group to launch the new streaming model.

Sport

Rugby World Cup: Current champion SA to face Scotland in opening game

South Africa Coach Jacques Nienaber said that while the Springboks-Ireland game has been talked up as the clash of the pool, Scotland has been good enough recently to beat highly-rated France, which means SA's focus is solely on Sunday's game.

France

'The Russian flag cannot be at the Paris Olympics,' Macron says

Questioned over the possible presence of Russian athletes at the 2024 Games in Paris, the French president said that the Russian flag cannot be shown at the Olympics "at a time when Russia is committing war crimes."