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BUSINESSSep 19As petrol prices rise, France turns to bioethanol – a cheaper fuel alternativeWith the prices of fuel continuously escalating, more and more drivers have been switching to bioethanol in France. It's cheaper to produce and currently costs around 95 cents per liter. Details by Shirli Sitbon.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19France's Macron hosts Canadian PM Carney amid US tensionsPresident Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. This comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member. Analysis by Guillaume Lavoie, associate member of the Raoul-Dandurand chair in strategic and diplomatic studies.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 19France’s Debt Climbs To Highest Since 1995A ministry source told reporters the public debt will reach 119.3 per cent of GDP in 2026 and 121.7 per cent in 2027 -- double the 60-per cent-of-GDP reference limit EU member countries are required to aim for. The post France’s Debt Climbs To Highest Since 1995 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDSep 19New France football boss Zidane names first squadFootball legend Zinedine Zidane says that Kylian Mbappe will be his France captain. Zidane named his first squad since being appointed head coach of France's national football team. His first matches in charge will be against Turkey and Belgium. Details by Nick Rushworth.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19France’s Macron warns of Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, seeks to step up energy defenceJust months before France's presidential election, rising fuel costs due to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed the nation to the verge of crisis. In an attempt to address public anger and energy threats, French President Emmanuel Macron gathered the nation's major party presidential candidates at the presidential palace. But the main takeaway from this meeting was perhaps Macron's warning about Russian "hybrid attacks"... what exactly does he mean and how serious is the threat? Details and analysis by Richard Werly, France and Europe correspondent for Blick.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assetsFrance has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in Russia, including Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups. The Kremlin defends the takeover as a justified measure against firms representing "unfriendly countries" that back Ukraine.RFI [en]
WORLDSep 19France: Zinédine Zidane brings a breath of fresh air to Les BleusFor his first squad announcement on Friday, new France boss Zinédine Zidane made it clear he intends to break with Didier Deschamps. Five new faces, an attacking philosophy ... Ahead of his first games in charge in the Nations League, “ZZ” is bringing a breath of fresh air to Les Bleus.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19Crime, terror, immigration: France through the eyes of its ‘Fox News’Watching a day of coverage on CNews reveals how some view country as being a nation in crisisIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 19Why Macron is warning against risk of Russian hybrid warfare in FranceLe Monde [en]
WORLDSep 18Azcatitlan Codex returns to Mexico after 186 years, on loan from FranceA 400-year-old illustrated account of Aztec history is back in Mexico for the first time since 1840, on loan from France's national library. The post Azcatitlan Codex returns to Mexico after 186 years, on loan from France appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
CONFLICTSep 18France says Russian hybrid attacks are intensifyingIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 18Macron orders France to prepare its critical infrastructure for drone and cyberattacks amid a growing ‘Russian hybrid threat’Meduza [en]
MILITARYSep 18France’s Naval Group partners with Nibe Ltd. to develop underwater drones, mine countermeasuresThe two companies will leverage their respective expertise to work on underwater autonomous systemsThe Hindu
WORLDSep 18REPLAY: Zidane names first squad as France managerZinedine Zidane named his first squad since taking over from Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French man's football team Friday. His selection included five new players and but excluded former squad members Aurélien Tchouaméni and Khéphren Thuram. Kylian Mbappé has been named captain.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 18New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappé as captain after naming first squadZidane's first matches in charge come in the UEFA Nations League, beginning with a trip to Turkey next Friday and then a meeting with Belgium in Brussels on September 28.Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 18France’s ‘National Trust’: how Fondation du patrimoine is saving heritage sitesFrance’s Fondation du patrimoine wants to become the country’s National Trust, funding the restoration of churches, chateaux and rural heritage sites. Find out how it works, why donations are rising and how owners and volunteers can get involved.connexionfrance · france
MILITARYSep 18France’s 2035 national security plan warns of increased conflict in sea, outer space“An increasing share of power — and also vulnerabilities — will be concentrated in these spaces, which are largely invisible to citizens.” the document says.Breaking Defense
BUSINESSSep 18Air France bets on caviar and champagne to lure luxury flyersAir France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that premium bookings and revenue have grown this year despite industry-wide higher fares.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 18France's new head coach Zidane unveils his first team line-up for Nations League matchesNewly appointed head coach of France's national football team Zinedine Zidane unveils his first line-up on Friday. Follow our live coverage of the announcement from 6pm Paris time.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Foreign Ministry: We call on France to refrain from groundless and biased allegations against AzerbaijanAzerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has called on France to refrain from what it describes as groundless and biased allegations. This indicates ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations.azertag_az · azerbaijan
CYBERSep 18France: Macron orders defense against Russian hybrid attacksDW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 18'Spain has managed to bring its public finances under control. France has not.'Both countries saw their debt-to-GDP ratios soar above 100% in 2020, but Spain has since made significant progress. Its key advantage: economic growth outpacing the eurozone, writes Le Monde columnist Isabelle Chaperon.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 18🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'President Macron has ordered a plan to protect France's critical infrastructure from potential "Russian hybrid attacks." This action signifies an elevated concern for national security against foreign threats.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron hosted President Bola Tinubu to a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night, reaffirming Nigeria-France bilateral ties. The post Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria