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Paris suburbs get spanking new Olympic venues while teachers and pupils seethe in decrepit schools

Teachers and parents in the north-eastern suburbs of Paris have staged several weeks of strikes and protests in the run-up to the Paris Olympics, leveraging the Games as they call for urgent measures to help struggling state schools in mainland France’s poorest region, home to many of the Olympics’ signature venues. http://dlvr.it/T67TYN

French Green MP's attack on 'macho' barbecue culture stirs backlash

Are barbecues "a symbol of virility"? A prominent French green MP has sparked a national debate by suggesting that red meat is macho and grilled ribs are a gender issue.  http://dlvr.it/SXVC4x

A family feud, blackmail and a witch doctor – what is the 'Paul Pogba affair'?

A police investigation has been opened after claims by French football star Paul Pogba that he is the victim of a multi-million euro blackmail plot that includes his brother Mathias. http://dlvr.it/SXThQL

French PM says companies may face energy ‘rationing’ this winter

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne warned company bosses on Monday about the risk of energy rationing this winter and urged them to take steps to reduce their consumption. http://dlvr.it/SXR5Rd

French police to investigate Paul Pogba's claims of extortion

French police have opened an investigation into World Cup winner Paul Pogba's claims he is being threatened and targeted for extortion by gangsters, a source close to the case told AFP on Sunday. http://dlvr.it/SXNLDv

How is the city of Paris adapting to climate change?

After a summer of searing heatwaves and droughts, the city of Paris is under pressure to revise and accelerate its much-touted plans to prepare the French capital for the challenges of global warming. FRANCE 24 takes a close look at the city’s efforts to go green.  http://dlvr.it/SXLHkN

Macron announces 'renewed partnership' during Algeria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will extend his visit to Algeria to sign a "renewed partnership" deal on Saturday with his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the two seek to overcome months of tensions. http://dlvr.it/SXJHDR

France, UK in diplomatic stink over raw sewage dumped in shared waters

French lawmakers in the European parliament are urging the EU to take measures to end British discharges of raw sewage into shared waters - part of what they say is an unacceptable lowering of environmental standards since Brexit. http://dlvr.it/SXHQnH

France's Macron visits Algeria in bid to mend ties

French President Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a three-day visit to Algeria with economic ties on the agenda, as well as a bid to reset often tense relations between Paris and Algiers. Also in this edition: Angola's ruling party edges closer to an election win after the tightest presidential race in decades. Finally, in Senegal, hundreds of plastic recycling plants are to be built to crack down on pollution. http://dlvr.it/SXGxFn

Macron arrives in Algeria for visit aimed at resetting relations

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Algeria on Thursday for a three-day visit aimed at mending ties with the former French colony, which this year marks its 60th anniversary of independence. http://dlvr.it/SXDqSs

Macron seeks to 'rebuild and develop’ ties during Algeria trip

President Emmanuel Macron starts a three-day visit Thursday to Algeria to help mend ties with the former French colony, which this year marks its 60th anniversary of independence. http://dlvr.it/SXDJnb

Macron warns France of tough times ahead, end to energy price cap

President Emmanuel Macron warned the French on Wednesday of tough months ahead as the world faces "the end of abundance", with government spokesman Olivier Véran adding that the cap on energy prices – which has helped households cope with soaring inflation – will have to end. http://dlvr.it/SX98PM

Wastewater: France’s solution to a drought-hit future?

After a summer of record-high temperatures, severe drought and raging forest fires, could water from the sewers soon become a vital resource in France? At one treatment plant in Narbonne, new equipment is being used to help turn wastewater into water that could be used for crops or fighting fires, and potentially ease the demand on drinking-water reserves in a future where droughts are predicted to become more common. http://dlvr.it/SX6TVL

Cyber attackers disrupt services at French hospital, demand $10 million ransom

A hospital southeast of Paris has been targeted by a cyber attack, causing disruption to its services. Nurses are having to file data by hand. The hackers have demanded a $10 million ransom to unblock the system, but the hospital’s director says it will not pay. http://dlvr.it/SX5yd6

France 'committed' to securing Olivier Dubois release 500 days after Mali abduction

Sunday marks the 500th day of captivity for French journalist Olivier Dubois, who was abducted by al Qaeda-linked militants in northern Mali in April 2021. France says it remains fully committed to securing his liberation despite the withdrawal of French troops from the country. http://dlvr.it/SX0cMv

Five years after last visit, Macron to return to Algeria in bid to reset ties

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Algeria next week in a bid to improve strained ties between Paris and Algiers, 60 years after the country won its independence from France. http://dlvr.it/SWyWkn

Global Fluorine Gas (F2) Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 3.00% By 2029 with Revenue $264.3 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Fluorine Gas (F2) market  size was valued at $221.3 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $264.3 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.00% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Fluorine Gas (F2) Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Fluorine Gas (F2) Market: Linde Solvay Air Products Kanto Denka Hyosung Ch

Global Flow Chemistry Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 11.33% By 2029 with Revenue $154.2 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Flow Chemistry market  size was valued at $81 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $154.2 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.33% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Flow Chemistry Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Flow Chemistry Market: Chemitrix Syrris Vapourtec YMC CO. ThalesNano Corning Incor

Global Flexible Graphite Bipolar Plate Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 15.34% By 2029 with Revenue $202.5 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Flexible Graphite Bipolar Plate market  size was valued at $86 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $202.5 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.34% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Flexible Graphite Bipolar Plate Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Flexible Graphite Bipolar Plate Market: Schunk B

Global Flavored Ciders Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 9.00% By 2029 with Revenue $7354.4 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Flavored Ciders market  size was valued at $4385.2 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $7354.4 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.00% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Flavored Ciders Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Flavored Ciders Market: Heineken C&C Group PLC. Carlsberg Breweries Mols

Global Flat Panel Detector (FPD) Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 3.00% By 2029 with Revenue $1404.2 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Flat Panel Detector (FPD) market  size was valued at $1176 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $1404.2 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.00% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Flat Panel Detector (FPD) Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Flat Panel Detector (FPD) Market: iRay Technology Vieworks

Global Flat Glass Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 1.80% By 2029 with Revenue $28610 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Flat Glass market  size was valued at $25710 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $28610 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.80% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Flat Glass Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Flat Glass Market: Saint-Gobain NSG AGC Guardian Vitro Cardinal Xinyi Kibing Taiwan Glas

Global Fire Pits Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 9.30% By 2029 with Revenue $1147 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Fire Pits market  size was valued at $672.7 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $1147 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.30% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Fire Pits Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Fire Pits Market: Patina Products Crate and Barrel Airxcel Endless Summer Outdoor GreatR

Global Fire Extinguishers Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 2.60% By 2029 with Revenue $3120.4 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Fire Extinguishers market  size was valued at $2675 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $3120.4 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.60% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Fire Extinguishers Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Fire Extinguishers Market: UTC Tyco Fire Protection Minimax Amerex BRK Y

Global Fine Metal Mask (FMM) Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 26.00% By 2029 with Revenue $5306.7 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Fine Metal Mask (FMM) market  size was valued at $1326.2 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $5306.7 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 26.00% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Fine Metal Mask (FMM) Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Fine Metal Mask (FMM) Market: Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) Topp

Global Fiberoptic Laryngoscope Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 6.66% By 2029 with Revenue $106 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Fiberoptic Laryngoscope market  size was valued at $72 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $106 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.66% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Fiberoptic Laryngoscope Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Fiberoptic Laryngoscope Market: Welch Allyn Teleflex Incorporate

Global FeRAM Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 8.58% By 2029 with Revenue $2205.9 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  FeRAM market  size was valued at $1346.2 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $2205.9 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.58% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the FeRAM Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players FeRAM Market: Fujitsu Infineon (Cypress) Texas Instruments ROHM (Lapis) Get Research Sample with

Global Feminine Care Napkin Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 3.35% By 2029 with Revenue $24610 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Feminine Care Napkin market  size was valued at $20200 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $24610 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.35% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Feminine Care Napkin Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Feminine Care Napkin Market: Procter & Gamble Kimberly-Clark Uni

Global Fatigue Machine Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 3.60% By 2029 with Revenue $408 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Fatigue Machine market  size was valued at $330 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $408 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.60% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Fatigue Machine Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Fatigue Machine Market: MTS Instron Limited Zwick Roell Shimadzu Sincotec DOCER Sa

Global Facial Wipes Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 6.00% By 2029 with Revenue $3252.7 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Facial Wipes market  size was valued at $2293 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $3252.7 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.00% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Facial Wipes Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Facial Wipes Market: P&G Johnson & Johnson Kimberly-Clark Nice-Pak Products

Global Facial Tissue Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 3.20% By 2029 with Revenue $13640 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Facial Tissue market  size was valued at $11290 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $13640 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.20% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Facial Tissue Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Facial Tissue Market: Shanghai Chicmax DR.JOU Biotech L&P My Beauty Diary Yuji

Global Facial Mask Market Predicted to Grow at CAGR of 10.30% By 2029 with Revenue $7979.1 Million

According to a recent report published by Market.Biz, titled, The Global  Facial Mask market  size was valued at $4431 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $7979.1 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.30% from 2022 to 2029. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, as well other significant factors, of the major players in the Facial Mask Market. To fully understand the current as well as the future growth of the market, players can refer to the report's market figures and statistical analyses. This report examines the major factors that have influenced the industry's growth and describe how they are contributing to it. Key Players Facial Mask Market: Shanghai Chicmax DR.JOU Biotech L&P My Beauty Diary Yujiahui

The Dieppe Raid: ‘Canada’s single bloodiest day’ of World War II, 80 years on

Canada is one of many overlooked Allied countries that helped turn the tide of World War II from the autumn of 1942 onwards. Although the Canadian-led Dieppe Raid of that year ultimately failed, the Allies reaped important lessons that later helped to ensure the success of the Normandy D-Day landings. FRANCE 24 looks back at the Dieppe Raid, 80 years later. http://dlvr.it/SWtf7M

France rejects Mali's accusations that it helped arm Islamist fighters

France on Thursday denied accusations by Mali's foreign minister that the French army has provided support to Islamist groups and violated Malian airspace. Mali's relations with Paris have been deteriorating since a junta took power in an August 2020 coup, eventually culminating in the withdrawal of French troops that was completed on Monday after a nearly decade-long mission.  http://dlvr.it/SWtdsw

Can technological fixes solve France’s water crisis, amid record droughts?

Amid searing heatwaves, a historic drought has racked France since the end of July, causing water shortages in large parts of the country. Climate change is bound to make such droughts frequent, if not the new normal – so scientists are looking for technological fixes to find a way around the problem.  http://dlvr.it/SWsQDh

How France’s wine industry is adapting to climate change

France’s vineyards have had a difficult year thanks to the effects of climate change – with late frosts, hailstorms, repeated heatwaves and a historic drought. The industry is trying to adapt to this onerous new reality through a variety of techniques, from bringing back forgotten grape varieties to moving their vineyards to new locations. http://dlvr.it/SWrzvP

French universities slide in Shanghai Ranking of the world’s best schools

The top 15 universities in the Shanghai Ranking, published on Monday, are in English-speaking countries. The leading French institution, Paris-Saclay, ranks only 16th and its position has fallen since last year along with the other three French universities in the top 100.     http://dlvr.it/SWntCz

French troop withdrawal from Mali prompts fresh security fears for the region

Mali's relations with Paris deteriorated after a junta took power in an August 2020 coup, eventually triggering the withdrawal of French troops that was completed on Monday. Russian mercenaries may be filling the void left by France's departure amid new fears that jihadists in the Sahel might be expanding their reach into coastal West Africa. http://dlvr.it/SWnMq6

France withdraws last soldiers from Mali amid jihadist resurgence

Gao was once a French army base operating 24/7, but now an eerie quiet has settled in. With the departure of the very last logistical convey of 150 vehicles, the only ones left in the camp are the elite units, who will depart in the utmost secrecy. http://dlvr.it/SWmR9W

Heavy rainfall hits Paris, flooding several metro stations

Torrential rainfall hit Paris on Tuesday evening after a recent heatwave across France, flooding metro stations in the French capital. http://dlvr.it/SWmR3S

From sailor to bookseller: Paris welcomes new cohort of ‘bouquinistes’

Rachid Bouanou has traded in a life at sea for a job selling second-hand books by the banks of the River Seine in Paris. The former sailor is one of 18 new ‘bouquinistes’, booksellers who ply their trade from iconic green kiosks in the French capital in a tradition that dates back centuries. He and others answered an appeal by Paris City Hall to find new recruits for a number of stalls left vacant following a tough few years for the profession. http://dlvr.it/SWlZ3D

Off-centre | The attack on Rushdie is a wake-up call to unite against religious violence

Off-centre | The attack on Rushdie is a wake-up call to unite against religious violencehttp://dlvr.it/SWjTht http://dlvr.it/SWjddS

French army leaves Gao base, ending nine-year military mission in Mali

The last soldiers belonging to France's Barkhane operation in Mali have now left the African country, the French chiefs of staff said on Monday. http://dlvr.it/SWgcQD

Man dies after crashing car, firing gunshots near US Capitol

ID: 1660506552765435800Sun, 2022-08-14 19:17 WASHINGTON D.C.: A 29-year-old Delaware man died in an apparent suicide early on Sunday after crashing his car into a barricade near the US Capitol and firing shots into the air, police said. While the man was getting out of the crashed car, it became engulfed in flames just after 4 a.m. […] http://dlvr.it/SWfRkV

'Extreme vigilance' as vast southwestern France fire slows

A huge fire that has devastated swathes of southwestern France was largely contained, but firefighters face another "complicated" day, local authorities said on Friday. http://dlvr.it/SWcpwM

‘Fired bullet won’t rest till it hits target’: Ultra-conservatives in Iran, Pakistan, Syria celebrate attack on Rushdie

‘Fired bullet won’t rest till it hits target’: Ultra-conservatives in Iran, Pakistan, Syria celebrate attack on Rushdiehttp://dlvr.it/SWbxf1 http://dlvr.it/SWc2lm

Volunteer firefighters under pressure as France battles historic wildfires

Volunteer firefighters have been called up from their day jobs all over France this summer to help battle wildfires. http://dlvr.it/SWZDLh

World Organ Donation Day 2022: History, significance and all you need to know

World Organ Donation Day 2022: History, significance and all you need to knowhttp://dlvr.it/SWYfVw http://dlvr.it/SWYmLs

Afghan journalists in exile start a new life in France

The 15th of August will mark the one-year anniversary of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. FRANCE 24 has been talking to refugees who have fled the country. In episode two of our series of special reports, we meet Shafi Karimi and Sofiea Sakhi, Afghan journalists in exile who arrived in France just months before the fall of Kabul. http://dlvr.it/SWXPYd

World Sanskrit Day 2022: History, significance and all you need to know

World Sanskrit Day 2022: History, significance and all you need to knowhttp://dlvr.it/SWVc8c http://dlvr.it/SWVlN3

Jean-Jacques Sempé, French cartoonist of Le Petit Nicolas fame, dies at 89

Jean-Jacques Sempe, who illustrated the much-loved "Little Nicolas" (Le Petit Nicolas) series of French children's books, has died aged 89, his biographer told AFP on Thursday. http://dlvr.it/SWTW2z