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Europe's Suicide Pact: Debt, War Economy, And The Climate Cult
Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The EU summit on Thursday in Brussels focused primarily on security issues. To put it bluntly: Ukraine must somehow turn its lost war against Russia into a victory, and the EU must be militarily ready for action by 2030....
France Calls Recognition of Palestine a ‘Moral Duty and Political Necessity’
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com In an exclusive interview with Al-Ayam and and The Daily Tribune, the French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Eric Giraud-Telme, affirmed that France’s official recognition of the State of...
I Dedicate My Nigeria-France Sports Award To Governor Oborevwori, Says Onoriode
In a truly emotional and moving moment, chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Onoriode Oborevwori, popularly known as Onos, has said that his winning the Best Commissioner of the Year Award at the 3rd Nigeria-France Sports Award in Paris...
How theft of France’s dusty Crown Jewels could benefit the Louvre
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Pharmacies in France avoid autumn strike after new government deal
Four million people go to the pharmacy every day 2018 MikeDotta/Shutterstock Pharmacists have called off planned autumn strike action following an agreement with the government over commercial discounts and support for the sector. They had...
French lens captures tropical romance, development in south China
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Ludovic (centre) takes wedding photos for a couple at a hotel in Lingshui, south China’s Hainan Province on Sept 22, 2025. – Xinhua photo HAIKOU (Oct 26): On an azure shore in Sanya in south...
New law proposal aims to ease renewal process for foreign residents in France
Suggestion is restricted to those with longer-term cards as opposed to those on one-year cards Hayk_Shalunts / Shutterstock / Church of England, Diocese of Europe A Socialist MP is calling for foreign people with multi-year residency cards or...
French charity association Kernic Solidarites members Christian Abaziou (R) and Gerard Le Duff (L) sorted fishnets collected by the association to be sent to Ukraine for use against drone attacks
Once used to scoop fish from the sea off the coast of France, recycled fishing nets are finding new life in Ukraine to protect the country's roads and military infrastructure from Russian drone attacks.
Week of Extreme Weather Worldwide
WEATHER — We start off with a mystery in Maryland, where an unknown substance coated cars across a neighborhood Tuesday in Stoney Beach. It looks like dust, but residents describe it as “gritty” and “tacky.” “When I turned on my windshield wipers,...
Where does France's weak but real economic growth come from?
Against all expectations, France did not fall into recession, despite the dismal political sequence that has unfolded since the dissolution of the Assemblée Nationale on June 9, 2024. While Germany's gross domestic product (GDP) has remained in...
13 Colombians Among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action
Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action list by Sachamama NGO. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0 Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate...
Climate change forces Bordeaux winery to reclassify its wines
A federal judge has awarded nearly $50 million in damages to a group of Old Mission Peninsula wineries following a protracted legal battle with county officials over restrictive zoning laws that limited their business operations Something is...
French fishing nets find new purpose on Ukraine's front lines
Once used to scoop fish from the sea off the coast of France, recycled fishing nets are finding new life in Ukraine to protect the country's roads and military infrastructure from Russian drone attacks. "It smells like rotten fish," joked...
France: Students for a Free Tibet denounces China’s cultural exploitation, environmental harm in Tibet
Paris [France], October 25 (ANI): In a bold show of dissent, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) France held a protest at Paris's Pompidou Centre, blasting the institution for celebrating Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, whose recent firework performance...
England legend’s son stuns by choosing France ahead of Autumn Internationals
Lewis Noon, son of former England and Newcastle Falcons legend Jamie Noon, is making a name for himself in French rugby. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The 20-year-old fullback, who...
Mavi Catering – Your favourite French pastries delivered directly to your door
The most popular item on the menu is their delectable French box, consisting of a wide selection of French pastries. Credit: Mavi.catering / Facebook Living in Spain is a treat – the warm weather, beautiful beaches, and delicious Spanish cuisine....
France wants practical measures to ensure a sustainable shift to electric vehicles (EVs).
On October 23, 2025, France’s Ministries of Ecological Transition and Economy released a joint statement advocating for practical measures to ensure a sustainable shift to electric vehicles (EVs) as the country now seeks “breathing space” from the...
France has survived revolutions and wars: its crisis now is deep, but not terminal
In the classic dinner-party scene in the film Notting Hill, Tim McInnerney’s character promises a brownie to “the saddest act here”. In response, the guests (including the glamorous movie star played by Julia Roberts) try to outdo each other with...
Britain’s railways may be a mess, but at least we’re not France
Sir Andrew Haines has a secret. “I’m a bit of a Chris Grayling fan,” he says, in his gentle Welsh lilt.Lord Grayling, as he is now known, was on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism during his tenure as transport secretary between 2016 and...
France’s Diderot museum ROBBED just days after brazen Louvre heist
Thieves stole nearly 2,000 gold and silver coins from the Denis Diderot House of Enlightenment in Langres (Oct. 20), following a €88 million Louvre jewelry heist (Oct. 19) and other recent robberies, raising concerns about France’s ability to...