Gael Camba
Europe News
Lavender Provence farmers forced to raise laying hens to keep their activity going
The emblem of Provence, which attracts thousands of tourists every year, isn't as profitable as before. Lavender has become a burden for many farmers who are operating at a loss and choose to diversify to survive.
Culture news
France's last queen Marie-Antoinette is waiting for your mail
Celebrating the last queen of France this year, the Château de Fontainebleau has received 4,000 letters as part of its "Write to Marie-Antoinette" initiative, showing she is a timeless icon "embedded in our collective imagination," almost 240 years since her final visit to the historic castle.
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Sport
After refused entry into US, Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid full World Cup fee by FIFA
Full tournament salary will be paid to Somali referee Omar Artan by FIFA after his entry into the US was refused by border officials over "association with suspected membres of terror organisations".
Europe News
Deadly overnight Russian attack in Ukraine as industrial facilities were struck deep into Russia
Two killed and four injured in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. On the same night, Ukrainian strikes hit strategic Russian industrial facilities located 700km from the border with Ukraine.
France
Overworked French teachers offered more work for more cash
The start of the new school year marks the introduction of the "teachers' pact" for French schools, a new scheme enabling teachers to take on additional better-paid assignments. But unions have denounced the measure, calling for unconditional pay rises.
France
French newsrooms condemn Justice Minister 'inappropriate' comments
"I noticed that none of the female journalists who interviewed me were topless. Wasn't it hot enough?", said French Minister of Justice Eric Dupont-Moretti following a press conference covering a woman convicted of sexual exhibition.
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