7 h. ago France's July 1 law change everyone needs to follow or risk £113

A new law will make it illegal to do something that's common in the UK - and holidaymakers could face a hefty fine if they are caught breaking this rule.

Economics

53 h. ago Court watches police interview with a 2nd accused player speaking on what led up to alleged sex assaults

Court watches police interview with a 2nd accused player speaking on what led up to alleged sex assaults  CBC

Events

4 d. ago A basketball player was sidelined for her headscarf. France may now ban them in all sports

Thousands of young Muslim women in France are sidelined from competitive sport because rules in several disciplines ban uniforms and other clothing carrying a religious or political significance

Sport

4 d. ago A headscarf ban is keeping basketball players off the court. A new bill could make it law in France

Thousands of young Muslim women in France are sidelined from competitive sport because of rules in several disciplines including basketball that ban uniforms and other clothing carrying a religious or political significance

Sport

9 d. ago France looks to ban children from wearing Muslim headscarf as government tackles 'political Islamism'

The ban proposed would forbid 'minors under 15 from wearing the veil in public spaces,' It added the hijab 'seriously undermines gender equality.'

Politics

1 week ago Netanyahu hits back after UK, France and Canada threaten action – Israel

Leaders of UK, France and Canada condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’ in Gaza and warn of joint action if offensive continuesFull report: Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of GazaAs we mentioned in the opening post, the UK, France and Canada issued a rare joint condemnation of Israel, denouncing its expanded offensive in Gaza and the blocking of aid into the territory.It marks a change in tone from the UK and Canada - in particular – which have broadly backed Israel’s war and insisted on its “right to defend” itself despite it being accused of committing genocide and carrying out widespread and systematic violations of international law. France has been more openly critical of the Israeli military’s conduct. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Lorenzo Musetti to reach Italian Open final

No 3 seed masters windy conditions to win 6-3, 7-6Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner or Tommy Paul in finalCarlos Alcaraz will attempt to complete his set of clay-court Masters 1000 titles on Sunday after reaching the Italian Open final for the first time in his career with a demonstration of his improving discipline and consistency in windy conditions to defeat the home favourite and eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4).Alcaraz is the fourth active player to reach the finals of all clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments, after Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Stan Wawrinka. Alcaraz, the reigning Roland Garros and Monte Carlo champion alongside his two previous Madrid Open titles, will contest his 25th career ATP final in Rome. He will either renew his rivalry with Jannik Sinner, the No 1, or face the 11th seed Tommy Paul in the final. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago English FA announces it will ban transgender players from women's football after Supreme Court ruling

The Football Association announced today that it had updated its policy on transgender women in light of last month's UK Supreme Court ruling regarding the Equality Act.

Sport