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Sci & TechSep 22France releases infertile Asian tiger mosquitoes to fight dengue threatIt is hoped the factory-bred mosquitoes will be a long-term solution to the rapid spread of the disease-carrying insectsThe Telegraph
BusinessSep 22France warns of fresh oil shock, urges EU to free up refinery capacityIn a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Macron said the EU’s energy security has so far relied heavily on buffers — including stockpiles, refinery flexibility, weaker demand and redirected global trade — rather than addressing the underlying supply shock, according to the letter seen by Euronews.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 22France's budget: Oxfam proposes tax on 'super-inheritances' to raise billionsAs France hunts for billions of euros to repair its public finances, Oxfam is calling for tighter limits on a tax break for inherited family businesses, saying reform could raise more than €3bn a year.EuroNews [en]
BusinessSep 22Stellantis (STLA) Reportedly Eyes $1.16 Billion France Van InvestmentYahoo Finance
ConflictSep 22France to srengthen Ukraine’s air defense with radars, interceptor missiles — MacronFrance will reinforce Ukraine’s air defense by supplying radars and interceptor missiles.Ukrinform [en]
WorldSep 22Football: France enter new era with Zinédine ZidaneZinédine Zidane has led his first training session as manager of Les Bleus.France 24 [en]
WorldSep 22Saint Pierre and Miquelon: France’s tiny outpost that relies on CanadaThe French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon relies heavily on Canada for supplies, transport and seafood trade, despite remaining firmly French.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 22Francesca Thyssen, collector: “The future museum headquarters will not bear my name, I have already passed that stage of linking my identity to my work”El Estado financiará un nuevo edificio que albergará las 365 obras que la hija del barón ha donado y prestado. “Estoy jubilada”, dice para dejar protagonismo a su fundación TBA21 y a la pinacoteca en la gestión de este centro en MadridEl País
PoliticsSep 2119 - Member Delegation from African Diasporas in France to Observe Morocco ElectionsA 19-member delegation representing African diasporas in France will observe elections in Morocco. This signifies international interest and oversight in the Moroccan electoral process.moroccoworldnews.com · Morocco
WorldSep 21Pope Leo XIV set for first official visit to France, with huge crowds expected in ParisThe trip will mark the first official papal visit to Paris since Benedict XVI in 2008.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 21Francesca Thyssen: "I am a wild black sheep in the art world"La coleccionista suiza anunció la semana pasada su donación de 355 obras de arte actual al museo que fundó su padre y con el que se reconcilió tras años de lejanía: "Para mis hermanos y para mí fue difícil aceptar España" LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 21Forbidden Stories on Trump deportation system: France24's 'Ice, Trump and Africa'Sofia Alvarez Jurado, investigative journalist, member of the Deportation project speaks about the international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy.France 24 [en]
ConflictSep 21France not to recognize Russian elections held in occupied Ukrainian territoriesFrance does not recognize the holding or results of sham elections organized by Russia in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories and says the parliamentary elections held inside Russia itself did not meet the criteria for free and democratic voting.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 21Deaths of 37 Miners: ASF France seeks protection for surviving detainees, witnessesVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Kremlin claims Russia is 'no threat' in response to warning from France's Le Pen and BardellaKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday.EuroNews [en]
DisasterSep 21Body of British diver found in narrow cave in France two days after going missingThe 43 year-old was part of a group of eight experience divers from the UK who were exploring the natural poolThe Independent World
WorldSep 21Playing Under New France Coach Zidane Is “Like A Film” —MbappeFormer Real Madrid boss Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps on Friday in their Nations League match against Turkey in Izmit. The post Playing Under New France Coach Zidane Is “Like A Film” —Mbappe appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 21France and Canada deepen economic and defense tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.France 24 [en]
WorldSep 21Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach ‘like a film’Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like "something from a film". The post Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach ‘like a film’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 21Russia's hybrid warfare threat 'real' warns France's interior ministerThe hybrid warfare threat being waged by Russia is "real and documented", France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told journalists on Monday.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 21France: Government hosts energy meeting amid fuel price tensionsThe French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices. Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East. But with public discontent growing, the government has limited options, as France’s finances are already under pressure. This report is from Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France Télévisions.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 21Closure of French language centre in Tehran prompts row between France and IranTop level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 21EU deadlocked over France’s bid to take Russian tycoon off sanctions listParis wants Alisher Usmanov removed from the bloc’s blacklist. Other capitals aren’t convinced.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 21France prepares for Pope Leo XIV historic visitFour days ahead of Pope Leo’s visit to France, preparations have been underway for months. From Friday, the Pope will travel to Paris, Lourdes and Metz, with several sensitive issues hanging over the trip, including clerical sexual abuse and France’s assisted-dying law. For now, security remains the top priority. Camille Corcoran reports.France 24 [en]