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Macron slams 'bourgeois' drug users as French activist says won't be silenced
Macron slams 'bourgeois' drug users as French activist says won't be silenced

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday accused urban middle class drug users of fuelling a narcotics-driven crime wave that has caused alarm nationwide, and a wave of murders in the second city of Marseille.

November 19, 2025

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EU moves to delay 'high-risk' AI rules, cut cookie banners
EU moves to delay 'high-risk' AI rules, cut cookie banners

The EU executive proposed rolling back key AI and data privacy rules on Wednesday as part of a push to slash red tape and help Europe's high-tech sector catch up with global rivals.

November 19, 2025

Governance and rape allegations threaten famed French comics festival
Governance and rape allegations threaten famed French comics festival

One of the world's biggest comics festivals, which draws top graphic novelists and cartoonists each year, was close to cancellation on Wednesday after publishers pulled their support and the French government piled pressure on organisers.

November 19, 2025

UEFA approves Barcelona's Camp Nou return in Champions League
UEFA approves Barcelona's Camp Nou return in Champions League

UEFA has given Barcelona the go-ahead to play Champions League matches at their partially rebuilt Camp Nou stadium, the La Liga giants said on Wednesday.

November 19, 2025

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Arsenal to end partnership with Visit Rwanda
Arsenal to end partnership with Visit Rwanda

Premier League leaders Arsenal will end their partnership deal with Rwanda at the end of this season, the African country's development board announced on Wednesday.

November 19, 2025

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England include spinner Bashir in 12-man squad for Ashes opener
England include spinner Bashir in 12-man squad for Ashes opener

England named off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad Wednesday alongside four frontline pace bowlers, keeping their options open for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth.

November 19, 2025