French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago, which is still reeling from the damage of the strongest cyclone to hit the region in nearly a century. CBC | World News
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Heavy death toll feared after Cyclone Chido hits French territory of Mayotte
The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido could be ‘several hundred’ and may be close to 1,000, the island’s top government official told the local broadcaster Sunday. CBC | World News
Read More »French lawmakers vote to oust Michel Barnier-led government
France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together on Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. CBC | World News
Read More »Don’t gloat over French collapse – if Labour carries on like this UK will be next
When the UK plunged into crisis during the Liz Truss terror, European politicians couldn’t contain their mirth. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »French government likely to collapse amid threat of 2 non-confidence motions
The French government appears but certain to collapse later this week after far-right and left-wing parties submitted no-confidence motions on Monday against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. CBC | World News
Read More »French Open champion Iga Swiatek accepts 1-month suspension in doping case
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »The tiny French town that inspired a famous Disney film is ‘just like a fairytale’
This beautiful town will make you feel like you’re in a Disney film as you walk around its cobblestone streets and admire its pretty colourful buildings. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »English Channel tragedy as migrant dies after falling off boat off French coast
The latest death brings the total linked to overcrowded crossings to 57 this year. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Gisèle Pelicot has ‘decided not to be ashamed’ in French mass-rape trial that may change law
Gisèle Pelicot, the 72-year-old victim of mass rape whose case has shocked the world, told a trial in southern France on Wednesday that in making her case public, she was determined to help other women and change society. CBC | World News
Read More »I sat in the £7,500 tiny EV that the French can drive at 14 years old
One of the smallest vehicles at the Paris Motor Show, the Mobilize Duo is Renault’s answer to the growing trend for microcar EVs, offering unusual features. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
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