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French workers strike against 44bn euro budget cuts!
The News Line
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August 28, 2025
FACED with the social emergency of PM Bayrou’s planned 44bn euros budget cuts, French trade unions have called a national strike on Wednesday 10th September. Radio France employees were on strike on Tuesday, August 26th, Paris hospital workers...
Chipotle Mexican Grill sets opening date for new Lehigh Valley location
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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WILSON, Pa. – A fast-casual restaurant chain, which opened a new Bethlehem location in February, is continuing to expand its footprint in Northampton County. Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its made-to-order tacos, burritos, quesadillas and...
Cycling Legend Chris Froome Airlifted to Hospital After Serious Training Crash in France
Alexa.ng
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Chris Froome, the four-time Tour de France champion and one of cycling’s most celebrated figures, was airlifted to a hospital in Toulon, France, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, following a serious crash during a solo training ride. The 40-year-old...
Pacific Islands focus: health, environmental, security and geopolitical updates
Croakey Health Media
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August 28, 2025
Calls to tackle violence against women in the Pacific region, efforts to alleviate the impacts of extreme heat, new guidelines to assist in protection of whales, and concerns about deep sea mining are among the topics covered in the latest edition...
A Jewish poet from Chernivtsi who wrote in German and fled to France: The tragedy of Paul Celan
Ukrainian Jewish Encounter
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August 28, 2025
Posted In: Hromadske Radio, Sponsored Projects, Literature, Culture, Audio/Visual Media Paul Celan. Photo: Dutton. [Editor’s note: The annual Meridian Czernowitz International Poetry Festival will take place in Chernivtsi, the birthplace of Paul...
France and Peru strengthen cooperation in security and defense
Andina
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August 28, 2025
It was also noted that this cooperation will be strengthened through new joint actions. Additionally, the representatives of both countries discussed the prospects for consolidation of their economic relations, in sectors such as transportation...
France Insoumise prepares for a fiery autumn
Green Left
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August 28, 2025
More than 4000 people attended the radical left France Insoumise (France in Revolt) summer school in Valence, in the South of France, on August 23–24. About 500 of them had spent the previous two days at an event for activists under 26 years old....
French political storm: What it means for bonds and the euro
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 28, 2025
Rates impact: French government bond spreads are likely to stay elevated if not widen out more The spread between French government bonds (OATs) and the German equivalent (Bunds) widened materially on the prospect of a confidence vote, and we...
14 Finalists From the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
My Modern Met - California
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August 28, 2025
“Deadly Lessons” © Marina Cano / Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Highly Commended, Behaviour: Mammals. Marina Cano (Spain) stumbles upon a group of cheetahs after they’ve caught a Günther’s dik-dik in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. Marina...
Where Was ‘Young Millionaires’ Filmed? Bask In The Lively History And Heritage Of Marseille, France
Travel Noire
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August 28, 2025
The comedy-drama series “Young Millionaires” revolves around four spirited French teenagers who unexpectedly win millions of Euros in the lottery. Their joy, however, soon meets a serious snag: at 17 years old, they’re underage and cannot legally...
French Phrase of the Day: L’été indien
The Local - France
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August 28, 2025
This mini-season is always a welcome break before the start of cold, punishing winter. Why do I need to know l’été indien? Because if you find yourself in a T-shirt in late October, this might be why. What does it mean? L’été indien - roughly...
UK, France and Germany to revive UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 28, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Portsmouth youth group attends solidarity camp in France
Dominica News Online
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August 28, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 8:00 AM Photo credit: Jyorianne DANIELA team from the Portsmouth Community Watch Foundation (PCWF) is back on island, after taking part in an impactful international youth camp held in...
Kenya’s tea exports drop in first half of 2025 as weather conditions hit production
Food Business Africa Magazine
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August 28, 2025
KENYA – Kenya’s tea exports declined in the first half of 2025, dropping to 274.6 million kilograms between January and June compared to 302.8 million kilograms during the same period in 2024. According to the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK), the...
Brazilian and French scientists tackle climate change in Amazon
MercoPress
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Thursday, August 28th 2025 - 10:10 UTC Tackling climate change has strengthened ties between Brazil and France Researchers from France and Brazil are meeting this week in Belém, in the State of Pará, to launch a new season of the Amazon...
French Pharma Giant Sanofi to Localize Production in Kazakhstan
Times of Central Asia
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August 28, 2025
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi, one of the world’s largest drugmakers, will localize the production of medical products in Kazakhstan. The agreement was reached following negotiations in Paris between Kazakh health Ministry officials and...
Jon Batiste wants his music to make you fight climate change
Muser Press
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August 28, 2025
New York, United States | AFP | Muser NewsDesk Celebrated US musician Jon Batiste wants to use his music to fire up listeners to act against climate change, naming his new album after what he sees as the root of the problem — “Big Money.” The...
France faces Liz Truss-style budget 'catastrophe', PM warns as pressure piles on Emmanuel Macron amid £2.85trillion economic crisis
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
France is hurting towards a financial and political crisis that could bring down Emmanuel Macron's presidency, after his prime minister warned the country faces a Liz Truss-style 'catastrophe' if his austerity budget is rejected. Francois Bayrou...
Phones, exams and sex education: What changes in French schools from September 1st
The Local - France
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August 28, 2025
As 12 million students – and some 850,000 teachers – prepare to return to classrooms across France on Monday, September 1st, here’s what they can expect from the start of term. Brevet In June 2026, the brevet - the exams that 14 and 15-year-olds...
What you can and cannot bring to France
The Local - France
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August 28, 2025
From cheese to medication, pets to DIY items, there are some limits on what you can bring with you when travelling into France - and the reason for your travel matters too. Whether you're coming to France on holiday or packing up all your worldly...