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Forbes to sign deal with Paris region to boost economy

The Deputy First Minister will sign the memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and the Ile-de-France region.

Evening Standard

First urban cable car unveiled in Paris region

Gondolas floated above a cityscape in the southeastern suburbs of Paris on Saturday as officials unveiled the first urban cable car in the French capital's region.

Radio France Internationale

Saboteurs launch ‘malicious’ arson attack on France’s rail networks hours before Paris Olympics

France ‘under attack’ as up to 800,000 passengers to face travel chaos with authorities vowing to punish perpetrators

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Olympics opening cermony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics

The Independent UK

Basket Pour Toutes: Fighting against France’s sports and Olympics hijab ban

Ahead of Paris 2024, France’s secularism rule forces female Muslim basketballers to choose between faith and the game.

Al Jazeera

Chaos On French Right As Macron Snap Poll Reshapes Politics

French right-wing parties were mired by infighting Thursday as campaigning intensified for snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron, but his government faces a more unified challenge from the left.

International Business Times

Ageing Paris metro system to face Olympic challenge of 7 million visitors

Long the envy of other cities, Paris' creaking underground metro system has become a subject of daily frustration for users just as the French capital gears up to host this year's Olympics.

France 24

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Macron Straps On Gloves For Boxing Photoshoot

Where politicians once looked to project health and fitness with jogs in the park, martial sports like boxing have now gained the upper hand, with France's Emmanuel Macron the latest to strap on gloves.

International Business Times

Paris metro prices will almost double during 2024 Olympic Games

The prices for metro tickets will almost double from July to September 2024 to help cover the cost of expanding the transport network for the Paris Olympic Games. Millions of visitors are expected in the capital, which will run from July 26 to August 11.

France 24

Price of Paris metro tickets to double during 2024 Olympics

Metro tickets will almost double in price during next year's Paris Olympics to help cover the cost of running urban transport with millions more visitors, the regional transport authority has announced.

Radio France Internationale

Paris metro ticket prices to nearly double during 2024 Olympics

NEW DELHI: To accommodate the increased demand and operational costs during the 2024 Paris Olympics, the city's regional transport authority has announced a significant price increase for metro tickets.

The Times of India

President Macron meets ministers over Paris 2024 Olympic concerns

With just two years to go before the French capital hosts the global sporting extravaganza, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday met ministers to tackle issues overshadowing preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

Former conservative President Sarkozy endorses Macron in presidential race

Former conservative French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday endorsed Emmanuel Macron ahead of the second round in France's presidential election, in a move that may complicate Macron's charm offensive with left-wing voters.

Reuters

France's centre right fighting for survival after election humiliation

It was going to be bad. It turned out to be worse. Conservative Valerie Pecresse scored below 5% in the first round of the France's presidential election, the centre right's lowest score in modern history and one which threatens its survival.

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In France, It's Macron vs. Le Pen, again, for Presidency

Incumbent Emmanuel Macron will face far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen in a winner-takes-all runoff for the French presidency, after they both advanced Sunday in the first round of voting in the country’s election to set up another head-to-head clash of their sharply opposing visions for France. But while Macron won…

Reuters

France's traditional parties bloodied by vote for far-right and hard-left

Supporters of France's far-right and hard-left parties celebrated as presidential candidates for traditional mainstream parties failed dismally in Sunday's first-round vote.

Tribune News Service

Macron set to face Le Pen in runoff for French presidency

President Emmanuel Macron is set to face his nationalist rival Marine Le Pen in the final round of the French election in a rerun of their 2017 contest.

Al Jazeera

Macron to face Le Pen in French election runoff

President Macron and the far-right leader Le Pen progress to second round of French presidential vote.

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The Independent UK

French presidential election 2022: Who are the frontrunners and when do polls open?

Incumbent president is facing challenges from both far left and far right

The Independent UK

French presidential election 2022: Who are the frontrunners and when do polls open?

Incumbent president is facing challenges from both far left and far right

Al Jazeera

French election: Who are the presidential frontrunners?

Macron has consistently polled in first place, but far-right leader Marine Le Pen closed the gap on him, analysts say.

Reuters

Factbox-French conservative Pecresse would streamline the public sector, cut debt

Valerie Pecresse, candidate for the conservative Les Republicains party, was seen as a a strong challenger for the French presidency, but she has struggled to find enough votes between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and the far right.

Reuters

Factbox-France's Macron faces two far-right candidates, an 'Iron Lady' and a left-wing firebrand

France's April presidential election will determine whether Emmanuel Macron stays on for a second term. Here is a rundown of pollsters' top five challengers.

Reuters

France's Pecresse gets positive COVID test in setback for her presidential campaign

French Conservative presidential candidate Valerie Pecresse said on Thursday said she had tested positive for COVID-19 and would have to campaign remotely, a blow to her already faltering campaign with less than three weeks to go until the election.

Reuters

Factbox-France's Macron faces far right's matriarch, an 'Iron Lady' and a polemicist

President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he would run for second term at the helm of the euro zone's number two economy.

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