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French philosopher and anthropologist Bruno Latour dies aged 75

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Latour’s work on how humanity perceives the climate emergency won praise around the world.

Nobel-winning French writer urges protests over living costs

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The newly-announced Nobel prize winner for literature Annie Ernaux accused President Emmanuel Macron of not doing enough to help the poor cope with high prices while some companies make windfall profits. 

No plans yet for France to ration petrol despite refinery strikes

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Roughly one in five French petrol stations are not being supplied as usual and strategic oil reserves are likely to be used this weekend.

France urges its nationals to leave Iran

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France this week lashed out at Iran for "dictatorial practices" and taking two of its citizens hostage.

France creates 100m-euro fund for Ukraine to buy weapons

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President Macron saiddiscussions were being held, particularly with Denmark, to deliver more highly accurate Caesar truck-mounted cannons to Ukraine, on top of the 18 it has already given.

French author Annie Ernaux wins Nobel prize for literature

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Write won accolade for "uncompromising" 50-year body of work exploring  "a life marked by great disparities regarding gender, language and class".

France unveils sweeping energy savings plan to avoid shortages

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Plan covers everywhere from public administrations and residential buildings, to shopping malls, stadiums and spas in a bid to avoid energy shortages this winter.

France uses strategic fuel reserves as refinery strike continues

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Walkout by trade union members at TotalEnergies has disrupted operations at two refineries and two storage facilities, while two Exxon Mobil refineries have faced similar problems.

France’s nuclear energy strategy faces big problems this winter

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More than half of the country's nuclear reactors have been shut down for corrosion problems, maintenance and technical issues.

French health chiefs urge at-risk to get second Covid booster jab

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Circulation of the Covid-19 virus has again intensified in France during what is described as an eighth wave.