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Route du Rhum : Tom Laperche triumphs and beats a new record
For his first participation, Tom Laperche (SVR Lazartigue) won Saturday night in Guadeloupe the prestigious Route du Rhum, in record time.
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In pictures: France protests draw 146,000 as clashes erupt for fourth straight weekend
France's Interior Ministry counted 146,000 protesters Saturday as demonstrations over living costs public services entered a fourth consecutive weekend.
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Rugby: Blues kick Fiji into the championship but lose Ntamack
The XV of France won a large victory against Fiji in the Championship of Nations (54-17), but paid a heavy toll, with another major injury, that of Romain Ntamack, hit on the left shoulder.
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Mapping how France’s protest wave spread across Europe
More than 1,700 cost-of-living demonstrations have hit 31 European countries since mid-September, led by France.
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France beat Fiji to reclaim top spot in Nations Championship
France trashed Fiji 54-17 on Saturday to return to the top of the northern hemisphere Nations Championship standings.
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Robi Morder: "What happened in Serbia encourages this idea of the possible among young people"
Act IV of the mobilisation in France. Public and private employees, high school students, students and yellow vests gathered again in several cities in France to maintain the pressure, 2 days from a social conference in Matignon. A social movement initiated by youth, some of which among our European neighbours are inspired. Is there a generational evil that is expressed at European level? Researcher Robi Morder was the guest of Au Coeur de l'Info.
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France Unbowed’s Mélenchon unveils ‘A Shared Future’ manifesto ahead of 2027 presidential race
“We are facing a crisis of human civilisation. And we are going to win.” A defiant Jean-Luc Mélenchon was in fighting mood today as he presented his presidential manifesto at Le Bourget, north of Paris. It is his fourth bid for the French presidency, and he has chosen a venue steeped in left-wing campaign history: the site of François Hollande's famous 2012 rally.
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France sees new round of Yellow Vest, student protests
Although fewer protesters turned out in comparison with previous weeks, several cities saw clashes between police and demonstrators.
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France investigating if bogus bomb threats against airlines linked to 'foreign powers'
French prosecutors are investigating a series of fake bomb threats that targeted commercial flights in Europe this week, including trying to establish whether foreign powers may be involved. Those responsible for the bogus threats have not been identified.
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False bomb alerts: investigation opened in France on a "link with foreign powers"
While dozens of commercial flights have been targeted by bomb alerts in Europe since the beginning of the week, the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation, he said on Saturday. The purpose of the investigations is, in particular, to identify the authors of the e-mails at the origin of these false alerts and to determine whether they have any connection with "foreign powers".
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'We must change everything': French far-left leader Mélenchon launches presidential programme
Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon formally announced his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently indicate that he is the left wing's strongest contender against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
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Hundreds march in Pau, France against high living costs
Hundreds march in Pau, France against high living costs
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'We must change everything,' French far-left presidential candidate Mélenchon says
Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon formally announced his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently indicate that he is the left wing's strongest contender against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
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New social mobilization, thousands of people expected in the streets
A new day of mobilization is taking place in several cities in France, launched at the call of the coordination of the "yellow jackets", of several unions and student organisations to protest especially against expensive life.
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‘Radical’ or ‘hero’?: France debates leftist candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon
The hard-left leader has transformed into a real contender in next year presidential elections.
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"An immense pride" : Gaël Monfils named new captain of the Blues in the Davis Cup
Barely retired, Gaël Monfils was appointed captain of France's Davis Cup team on Saturday, four days after the tribute he received at the Masters 1000 in Paris. A surprise nomination announced by the Fédération française de tennis, which intends to build on its 22 years of experience at the highest level.
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League of Nations: Zinédine Zidane between surprise and continuity for her second list
Blues player Zinédine Zidane has unveiled her list for the next matches of the French team in the League of Nations, against Italy and Turkey. Pablo Pagis created the surprise with a first convocation while Kylian Mbappé and several executives returned.
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Retired tennis star Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Recently retired tennis player Gaël Monfils was named captain of the French Davis Cup team, the country's tennis federation announced Saturday. France will next take part in the Davis Cup in February 2027 after having failed to qualify for this year's finals in Bologna.
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Nations League: Zinedine Zidane balances surprise and continuity in his second roster
Zinedine Zidane has unveiled his France squad for the upcoming Nations League clashes against Italy and Turkey. Pablo Pagis earns a surprise first call-up, while Kylian Mbappé and several other key players return from injury
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French presidential election: How far-left Mélenchon became a Gen Z favourite
Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon presents his policy platform at a key rally near Paris on Saturday. A polarising figure for the general electorate, he is nonetheless beloved among France's youth, who are drawn to his progressive policy proposals and say he empowers them to get more involved in politics.