France knife attack: ‘Backpack hero’ praised for facing attacker

By admin June 10, 2023 No comment

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Henri, a 24-year-old Catholic pilgrim, has been hailed as a hero by French media for his courageous attempt to stop a knife attack in Annecy, which resulted in serious injuries to four children. Henri, who had been touring France’s cathedrals, instinctively pursued the attacker and used his backpack as a weapon to defend against the […]

Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song

By admin April 19, 2023 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron faced a risky situation while attempting to persuade the country to accept an unpopular pension age increase. During a walk with his wife Brigitte, Macron joined a group of young Parisians who were singing a traditional song his grandmother used to sing. The singers were part of a Parisian choir performing […]

French Government Implements Controversial Pension Reforms Despite Protests and Strikes

By admin April 15, 2023 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron has signed the controversial pension reforms into law, increasing the state pension age from 62 to 64. The move came after the Constitutional Council approved the changes, rejecting opposition calls for a referendum but also removing some aspects of the reforms due to legal flaws. The reforms have faced strong opposition, […]

Two bodies found after Marseille building destroyed in explosion

By admin April 10, 2023 No comment

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In Marseille, a city in southern France, a four-story apartment building was completely destroyed by an explosion. Two bodies have since been discovered. Six individuals, according to local police, are still missing and rescue operations are ongoing. The explosion happened in the La Plaine neighbourhood on Sunday around 00:49 local time (23:49 BST on

Macron counting on Xi to ‘bring Russia to senses’

By admin April 6, 2023 No comment

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Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, has pleaded with Xi Jinping, the leader of China, to assist in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. He told Mr. Xi in Beijing, “I know I can count on you to bring Russia to its senses, and bring everyone back to the negotiating table.” China and France, according to Mr. […]

French reforms: Macron refuses to give way as pension protests escalate

By admin March 22, 2023 No comment

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In the face of nationwide protests and two no-confidence votes, French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to push through an increase in the pension age with a resolute attitude. Radical transformation is a need, he stressed, not a luxury or a pleasure. The government’s use of constitutional authority to drive through reforms without a […]

France pension protests: Clashes after Macron orders rise in pension age without vote

By admin March 17, 2023 No comment

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After the French administration opted to push through pension reforms without a vote in parliament, police and demonstrators fought in Paris. In response to the retirement age increase from 62 to 64, crowds gathered in Place de la Concorde. Two months of vehement political debate and strikes had been provoked by the plans. The government may now […]

French bin strike: Paris holds its nose as waste piles up

By admin March 14, 2023 No comment

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A week into a waste collectors’ strike, bins are overflowing in several parts of Paris, and hundreds of tonnes of trash are being left on the streets of the French city. One Parisian complained on French radio that it was filthy and attracted rats and bugs. The Macron administration’s plans to raise the retirement age from […]

French protests intensify against pension age rise

By admin January 31, 2023 No comment

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The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, is facing a second wave of strikes and protests over his proposals to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The strike, which has affected schools, public transportation, and oil refineries, is being participated in by eight major unions.  Hundreds of thousands of people are participating in marches […]

France’s Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

By admin January 12, 2023 No comment

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France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, has stated that she thinks requiring kids to wear uniforms could help address social inequalities among French students.  She claimed that by not purchasing branded clothing, students would also save time getting dressed and money. She made these remarks as the National Assembly of France was debating a law that, […]