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‘No risk’ for King Charles despite France retirement protests, Bordeaux mayor says

Town hall’s historic entrance was set alight on Thursday evening as French protests over retirement age continue

The Independent UK

Emmanuel Macron’s pension gambit sparks revolt, pushing France to the brink

PARIS: It’s the stuff of nightmares for those who promote the new, dynamic France: Giant mounds of stinking garbage bags overflow from bins near the Notre-Dame cathedral in the heart of Paris, violent demonstrators in Bordeaux set fire to the majestic doors of City Hall and teargas-laced battles break out…

The Times of India

OPINION - King Charles’ state visit to France cancelled amid violent protests

A million people on the streets, windows smashed and Bordeaux town hall set ablaze. At first glance, this is a stunning overreaction to Kylian Mbappé being named France captain ahead of Antoine Griezmann. But on closer inspection, it appears this relates to President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to raise the retirement…

Evening Standard

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King Charles’ visit to France postponed as pension protests rage – latest news

Emmanuel Macron asked King to stay away as pension riots take over streets in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon

The Independent UK

King Charles's visit to France postponed due to protests

KING Charles’s visit to France has been called off due to mass strikes and protests against the French government.

The National (Scotland)

King Charles news – live: Monarch postpones Paris visit as French protests rage

Emmanuel Macron asked King to stay away as pension riots take over streets in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon

The Independent UK

Bordeaux town hall seen ENGULFED in flames as protests turn streets into carnage

Videos shared on social media showed flames engulfing Bordeaux's historic Hotel de Ville front doors, as cheers can be heard from a crowd of people gathered in the town square in France

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Violent protests in France force postponement of King Charles' visit

Britain's King Charles on Friday cancelled a state visit to France next week after social unrest over President Emmanuel Macron's new pension law erupted into some of the worst street violence seen in years across the country.

Reuters

Bordeaux city hall set on fire as one million join anti-Macron protests across France

Protesters cheer as a part of the historic building goes up in flames

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: How French pensions protests reached new heights last night

In today’s newsletter: Demonstrations over Emmanuel Macron’s plan to reform the French pensions system intensified last night, with Bordeaux city hall set on fire. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - UK

More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms

Building on Thursday's strong turnout, unions swiftly called for new protests and strikes next week when the British king is scheduled to visit Bordeaux on the second day of his trip to France.

WEKU

Bordeaux town hall set on fire as pension reform protests continue in France

More than one million people are protesting the government’s plan to raise the pension age by two years

Evening Standard

No red carpet: French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip

Unrest in France is tarnishing the sheen of King Charles III’s first overseas trip as monarch

The Independent UK

A French treat with a classified recipe

Around 1985, 88 patissiers took an oath to uphold a standard and use a secret recipe, which is kept in a vault

Salon

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Bristol Post

Bristol wine shop Averys to celebrate huge milestone this year

Averys is the second-oldest wine merchant in the country and has been described as "Bristol’s best kept secret"

Irish Mirror

Conor Murray will feel the support of the nation at the Aviva Stadium

Mental toughness has been at the core of Murray's brilliant Ireland career that goes back to his debut as a 21-year-old in Bordeaux against today's opponents France in 2011

Bangkok Post

France struggles with wine surplus

PARIS: France plans to spend millions of euros to turn wine into industrial alcohol for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to drain a massive surplus, the agriculture ministry has said.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest transfer confirmed as Steve Cooper sanctions move

The latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as the striker was unable to be registered for any other European side this season after featuring for both Bordeaux and Olympiacos.

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The Guardian - UK

The best new European train journeys for 2023

Overnight trains between Stuttgart and Venice and between Munich and Genoa are among several new services that have launched in recent days

The Guardian - UK

Gloucester flip the script with brilliant second-half try blitz to stun Bordeaux

Albert Tuisue, Santiago Socino and Charlie Chapman all touched down to complete a remarkable turnaround from 17-5 down with 18 minutes to go

RideApart

Peugeot Introduces Limited Django 125 And 150 Bordeaux Edition In Japan

Peugeot introduces the limited Bordeaux Edition of the Django 125 and 150 retro-style scooters in Japan.

Evening Standard

France bans short-haul flights that are linked by a train journey of less than 2.5 hours

The ban will affect routes between Paris Orly and Bordeaux, Nantes and Lyon

WEKU

We asked, you answered: What precious object is part of your family history?

Readers responded with moving stories of past journeys and crises — and keepsakes that remind them of their roots and tie them to their family. Here's a sampling of replies.

Radio France Internationale

Paris joins list of cities to snub giant screens for World Cup fan zones

Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux have become the latest French citites to back away from centrally located fan zones to celebrate the football World Cup which starts on 20 November in Qatar.

France 24

French cities ditch World Cup festivities to protest Qatar’s record on human rights, environment

With a little over a month left until the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, a string of French cities – including Paris, Lille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Marseille – have announced they are boycotting the tournament and will not set up the customary fan zones with giant TV…

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