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Yemenia Airways handed maximum fine over 2009 plane crash in Comoros

Only one person, a 12-year-old girl, survived the crash while 152 others were killed.

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France: 400 hectares burned in Saumos as firefighters battle to control blaze

French firefighters are battling a fire that has spread through at least 400 hectares of vegetation and forest in Saumos, Gironde and has forced residents to evacuate from their homes.

Culture news

Why is this director asking for donations for his Armenian homeland?

Director Robert Guédiguian asked for donations for the country which is still feeling the effects of the 2020 war with Azerbaijan.

Earth News

How France’s new energy rules for buildings aim to set a good example

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo announced new measures yesterday to bring the City of Light in line with Macron's plans for energy sobriety.

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France launches national debate on legalising euthanasia

The discussion could lead to a change in French law by the end of 2023.

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New wildfires rage in southwestern France amid record temperatures

The town of Saumos has been evacuated while around 1,000 hectares of land have been destroyed.

Culture news

Godard: what was the French New Wave & which Godard films to watch?

Which films is Godard most famous for and which are must-sees?

Cinema

French New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard has died aged 91

French media reports that influential film director Jean-Luc Godard has died at the age of 91. He is widely credited with revolutionising cinema,

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In Toulouse, a rugby tournament... on and in the water

To score a try on a floating platform serving as a rugby pitch, you must dive into the waters of the Garonne River ...

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France keen to increase production after mustard supply shortages

Producers are now being offered €2.000 per tonne of mustard seeds, against €900 last year.

Destinations

UK destinations that look like they’re in France, Greece and Spain

Have an envy-inducing holiday at a fraction of the price at these UK destinations.

Germany

On-the-run prisoner dies in car crash after cross-border manhunt

The man had escaped from day release and hijacked two vehicles before the fatal collision.

Culture news

Cult director Just Jaeckin dies: what was the 'Emmanuelle' phenomenon?

'Emmanuelle' was the highest grossing French film in the 70s and kick-started a global phenomenon.

World News

PSG coach Galtier plays down private jet comments as 'a bad joke'

PSG coach Christophe Galtier's sarcastic response when asked why his squad had flown from Paris to Nantes, a 2-hour train journey, prompted an angry backlash.

France

Torrential rain and floods put much of southern France on orange alert

Torrential rain and thunderstorms have led to flooding in southern France and with 13 departments still on orange alert

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'If I want a shower, I boil a kettle': Spain strife over soaring bills

In just two years, the average household electricity bill has gone up from €780 a year to €1,371, according to the Spanish consumer organisation OCU.

Ecotech

World’s first ‘zero particle’ ferry launches in Marseille

The ferry boasts an innovative filter that reduces particle pollution by 99.9 per cent.

World News

Lithuania offers a large support package on energy prices

Up against an energy price catastrophe, the Lithuanian government will present a package of financial support which they say will be among the largest in the EU measured by the share of GDP.

France

Fury as France closes 30 swimming pools amid soaring heating bills

It comes as French president Emmanuel Macron has called for a 10% cut in the country’s energy use to avoid the risk of rationing and cuts this winter.

France

Urban lighting switch off sets an example to follow

In the face of the energy crisis, many urban authorities are limiting the lighting of public buildings. The measure is designed to make savings, but also to act as an example to others.