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An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground reports, investigations, exclusive interviews, debates and analyses.https://www.france24.com/en/france/Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:06:02 GMTEuropehttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230721-%F0%9F%94%B4-watch-live-as-macron-speaks-following-french-government-reshuffle President Emmanuel Macron on Friday asked his government to draw lessons from recent riots sparked by the police shooting of a teenager, or risk deep divisions in France. 70df2956-27a5-11ee-a423-005056bf762bFri, 21 Jul 2023 09:03:20 GMT© Christophe Ena, APNEWS WIRESEuropehttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230720-macron-reshuffles-cabinet-hoping-to-turn-page-on-crisis-ridden-second-term French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffled his government on Thursday as he looks to move on from a series of crises since his re-election last year, government sources said. bf253a7e-270f-11ee-9fe7-005056a97652Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:21:52 GMT© Emmanuel Dunand, AFPNEWS WIRESSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230719-%F0%9F%94%B4-gall-wins-tour-de-france-queen-stage-in-alps-vingegaard-crushes-pogacar-for-yellow-jersey Jonas Vingegaard climbed into a rock-solid lead in the Tour de France on Wednesday as his main rival Tadej Pogacar lost almost six minutes on the toughest climb on the 21 stages. 4441ee04-2649-11ee-90f1-005056bf762bWed, 19 Jul 2023 15:32:56 GMT© Marco Bertorello, AFPNEWS WIRESFrancehttps://www.france24.com/en/france/20230718-heat-records-set-in-southern-france-s-alps-and-pyrenees-mountains Local temperature records were set Tuesday at several monitoring stations in the south of France including in the Alps and Pyrenees mountains, the French weather office said. 85715bf4-2594-11ee-87e6-005056a97652Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:14:19 GMT© Charly Triballeau, AFPNEWS WIRESFrench connectionshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/french-connections/20230720-la-chanson-fran%C3%A7aise-exploring-the-ins-and-outs-of-iconic-french-music The recent passing of Jane Birkin was a reminder of just how attached French people are to la chanson française, which literally translates to "French songs" but is much more than that. Chanson française is a very distinct genre of music and is intertwined with French culture and history. Several styles of chanson française have emerged over the years, but the defining feature that ties them all together is that it's all about the words. In this episode of French Connections we take you on a musical tour of la chanson française. 82f0a0d4-26fb-11ee-9470-005056a97652Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:28:18 GMTFlorence VILLEMINOTSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20230719-french-footballer-mendy-signs-for-lorient-after-sex-trial-acquittal Benjamin Mendy signed for French club Lorient on Wednesday after the former Manchester City and France defender was acquitted in a sex offences trial in England last week.  74886f46-2632-11ee-9c6a-005056bf762bWed, 19 Jul 2023 12:49:16 GMT© Oli Scarff, AFPNEWS WIRESEnvironmenthttps://www.france24.com/en/environment/20230717-parisians-are-most-at-risk-of-dying-in-european-heatwaves Faced with the urgent task of safeguarding its residents against the deadly consequences of scorching heat, Paris finds itself at the forefront of the battle against soaring temperatures. Its population is the most at risk of dying from heatwaves than any other capital in Europe. 2e117932-24ba-11ee-82fd-005056bf762bMon, 17 Jul 2023 19:57:40 GMT© Kamil Zihnioglu, APLara BULLENSEncore!https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/encore/20230717-jane-birkin-the-british-actress-who-became-a-french-icon She was an icon in France: a British actress, singer and muse to many. In this edition we remember Jane Birkin, who died on Sunday at the age of 76. A British woman who was a cultural idol for the French, the lover and collaborator of one of their most adored singers Serge Gainsbourg, she even had a luxury Hermès handbag named after her. Music critic Marjorie Hache speaks to Eve Jackson about her life and legacy. 7576a52e-24ae-11ee-8fc3-005056a97652Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:50:15 GMTEve JACKSONFrancehttps://www.france24.com/en/france/20230717-%C3%A9lisabeth-borne-will-stay-on-as-french-pm French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to keep Élisabeth Borne in her role as prime minister, an official at the president's office said on Monday, rejecting pressure to give a new direction to his government after a tumultuous few months.  28c89aee-24d5-11ee-925c-005056bf762bMon, 17 Jul 2023 19:26:54 GMT© Bertrand Guay, AFPNEWS WIRESFrance in focushttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/france-in-focus/20230718-from-monk-to-mayor-the-guardians-of-france-s-mont-saint-michel Known as the Wonder of the West, Mont Saint-Michel looks as if it could have been plucked from a fairytale. The religious sanctuary on France's Normandy coast turns 1,000 this year. Since the first stone was laid in 1023, it has been home to monks, monarchs and prisoners; a historic pilgrimage site that welcomes 3 million visitors each year. In this edition we meet some of the people who preserve its magic. c4865dec-24b0-11ee-99d6-005056bf762bTue, 18 Jul 2023 09:03:43 GMTAlison SARGENTEuropehttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230716-an-unforgettable-icon-france-pays-tribute-icon-jane-birkin Leading French politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin, who died on Sunday at 76. London-born Birkin was considered a national treasure in her adopted home of France and known internationally for her innate sense of style, her creative work and her infamous relationship with French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg. dcb6f6a6-23e3-11ee-a893-005056a97652Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:51:29 GMT© Mychelle Daniau, AFPFRANCE 24Francehttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230717-paris-practises-tricky-olympics-opening-ceremony Around 40 boats took part in a practice run of the hugely ambitious opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the river Seine on Monday, almost exactly a year until the sporting extravaganza begins. 95c98082-2489-11ee-a108-005056bf762bMon, 17 Jul 2023 10:06:18 GMT© Bertrand Guay, AFPNEWS WIRESEuropehttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230715-france-ban-protest-police-violence-paris-death-nahel-darmanin French authorities confirmed that a protest against police violence set to take place in Paris on Saturday could not go ahead due to police shortages. NGOs say the ban signals a “more and more repressive” approach from authorities. 073cfaee-231a-11ee-98a0-005056a97652Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:05:39 GMT© Bertrand Guay, AFPFRANCE 24Francehttps://www.france24.com/en/france/20230714-building-bridges-in-a-parisian-suburb-amid-fear-that-unrest-will-continue A team of social workers tasked with preventing public disorder in the Paris suburb of Malakoff did the rounds ahead of Bastille Day after weeks of rioting. On a sunny weekend evening, the modus operandi of engaging with the community appeared to have worked. e0f2e894-224c-11ee-894c-005056a97652Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:37:23 GMT© Cyrielle Cabot, FRANCE 24Cyrielle CABOTFrancehttps://www.france24.com/en/france/20230714-modi-honoured-for-france-s-bastille-day-in-shadow-of-nationwide-riots French fighter jets trailed red-white-and-blue smoke over Paris monuments, families held picnics and firefighters hosted holiday balls around France to celebrate Bastille Day on Friday, a moment of much-needed festivity after mass protests, riots and political divisions that have riven the country this year. 4956beca-2206-11ee-8059-005056bf762bFri, 14 Jul 2023 05:31:17 GMT© Aurelien Morissard, APNEWS WIRES