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Lyon's €1 Gourmet Meals for Students

The French city of Lyon is offering three-course gourmet meals for just €1.20 (£1) to students through its 'Repas à 1€' scheme, fighting food poverty while celebrating culinary excellence.

France horrified by child murder confession

A horrific case has shocked France as a 32-year-old Algerian woman admits to the brutal rape, torture and murder of a 12-year-old girl, whose body was found dumped in a car trunk following a dispute with the child's mother.

France to try woman in child torture murder case

A French court will proceed with the trial of a woman alleged to have subjected a 12-year-old girl to prolonged torture before her death, in a case that has horrified the nation.

Rachel Reeves: Brexit Has Failed Britain's Economy

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers blistering critique of Conservative economic policies, blaming Brexit and austerity for Britain's economic woes while outlining Labour's alternative vision.

France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

Zidane Set for France Manager Role After Deschamps Exit

French football legend Zinedine Zidane is reportedly preparing to take over as France manager after Didier Deschamps' expected departure following Euro 2024, in what would mark his dramatic return to management.

British expats transform tiny French village

How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

CEOs ditch private jets in cost-cutting revolution

Britain's corporate leaders are dramatically scaling back lavish perks including private jets and luxury hotels as economic pressures force unprecedented austerity measures at the highest levels of business.

Geraint Thomas: Tour de France fire still burns

Cycling legend Geraint Thomas opens up about his 2025 Tour de France preparations, reflects on his complex relationship with Bradley Wiggins, and shares his thoughts on Mark Cavendish's record-breaking career in this revealing interview.

Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.

French PM Lecornu Resigns in Government Shakeup

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned after just over a year in office, triggering a significant political reshuffle in President Macron's government.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

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