A French student who crashed his father’s car while rushing to sit an exam got to take the test after being dropped off by police, officials say. Loïc, 18, was desperate to take his baccalaureate exam on Monday after missing…
Women’s World Cup 2019: Nearly one million tickets sold as France set to open tournament (BBC)
The eighth Women’s World Cup begins in France on Friday with nearly a million tickets sold for the tournament. England and Scotland are among the 24 teams taking part and will face each other in their first match in Group…
France’s MeToo creator on trial for defaming man she accused (BBC)
The woman who started France’s campaign to encourage women to expose their sexual harassers has appeared in court over allegations of defamation. Sandra Muller is being sued by Eric Brion, who she named when she created the “#balancetonporc” hashtag. The…
Arsene Wenger ‘bests’ Zinedine Zidane in charity match (Foxsports)
Arsene Wenger has become an internet sensation after a mismatch made in heaven turned into hell for Zinedine Zidane. Former Arsenal manager Wenger, 69, who spent his playing career in the lower leagues, was snapped in a charity game evading…
France harassment law hands out 447 fines in first months (BBC
French courts have handed down 447 fines in the past eight months under new laws to tackle street harassment of women. The “outrages sexistes” law was passed in August 2018, and allows for on-the-spot fines of up to €750 (£650).…
Cannes festival 2019: full list of films (Guardian)
All the films screening at the 72nd edition of France’s celebrated film festival Photograph: Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP Cannes official selection Competition The Dead Don’t Die (dir: Jim Jarmusch) – opening film Atlantique (dir: Mati Diop) Bacarau (dir: Kleber Mendonça Filho…
Edinburgh International Festival launches 2019 programme (Chinadaily)
Edinburgh International Festival returns for its 73rd year on August 2 – 26, 2019, bringing the best of theatre, music and dance from across the world to Scotland’s capital. The programme features 93 events, with 293 performances across 17 venues…
Pele says he feels ‘so much better’ after French hospital treatment (IndiaToday)
Brazil soccer great Pele said on Friday he was feeling “so much better” after receiving treatment in a French hospital for a urinary infection. “Thank you for all your love! The antibiotics are working and the tests are all (good).…
Breast implants: France bans designs linked to rare cancer (BBC)
France has become the first country to ban a type of breast implant that has been linked to a rare form of cancer. The ban covers several models of the implants with a textured surface, which are produced by six…
125 Years: FirstBank marches on, brings the world to a standstill
Nigeria’s Premier financial institution and iconic banking Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited had the world stand still on Friday, March 1, 2019, as it held its symbolic flag hoisting ceremony across Nigeria and other countries where it does business.…
