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WorldFrance249h ago

Did Emmanuel Macron ban the Russian flag from the French open? No

This weekend saw the French Open wrap up with Russia’s Mirra Andreeva winning the women’s final. There has since been a lot of speculation regarding why her country’s flag was not allowed at the trophy ceremony. Some online are that claiming French President Emmanuel Macron is responsible, but ...

PoliticsGuardian World12h ago

Lawyer for murdered French girl’s family calls for more justice system funding

The death of the 11-year-old, named only as Lyhanna, has pushed the issue of male violence against girls to the top of the agenda A lawyer for the family of an 11-year-old girl whose disappearance and murder sparked protests across France has called for more funding for the struggling justice sys...

WorldFrance2416h ago

French breakfasts: Bye-bye baguette, hello peanut butter?

What do French people really eat in the morning? In this edition of Entre Nous, and to celebrate France’s breakfast day, or Journée nationale du petit-déjeuner, we take a look at the nation's changing breakfast habits. We dive into what is eaten most, how baguettes are becoming less popular, an...

WorldFrance2417h ago

French ministers discuss measures to better deal with child abuse cases

Amid public outrage growing over the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, French ministers have held an emergency meeting to discuss measures aimed at better dealing with sexual offenders and child abuse cases. FRANCE 24's James André is at prime minister's residence, and tells us more.

WorldFrance2419h ago

French State and Justice Minister to be sued for 'gross negligence' over girl's rape

France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin on June 8 refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. He also ordered prosecutors to re-examine the 70,000 legal complaints under review across France for alleged crimes ag...

PoliticsGuardian Politics1d ago

Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job?

As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create impacts that last As the weeks ticked down to her departure from Downing Street in 2019, Theresa May had a plan. Not only did she want to put a net zero target into law, but she w...