France

• ‘Hell behind the scenes’: French Senate blasts porn industry after abuse scandal
  Police in Paris arrested three men on Tuesday as part of a sprawling investigation into alleged abuse of vulnerable women in the French pornography industry. In response French senators have proposed a raft of measures including stronger regulations to block under-18s from accessing online porn. 
• France’s Frappart among trio of women referees at World Cup in Qatar
  The presence of women referees at the 2022 World Cup will send "a strong sign", said trailblazing French referee Stéphanie Frappart on Thursday, one of three women officials selected for the tournament in Qatar.
• French gastronomy: Is Paris an exception to the rule?
  Wherever you go in France, a vast variety of dishes reflect the history and identity of each region. But while the capital is the heart of cultural life in France, with some of the best restaurants in the world, people don't usually associate Paris with a particular dish. And yet, typical dishes and wines do exist […]
• Macron faces first major strike since re-election as unions oppose pension reform
  The French government vowed on Thursday to push through pension reform by the end of the winter despite opposition from unions which launched a first major day of strikes.
• Brocéliande, Brittany's enchanted forest
  Brocéliande is the largest forest in the western French region of Brittany. Although it covers more than 11,000 hectares, it's best known for being home to the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. With its landscape of moors and deep valleys, the forest is more than a place for rambling. It's […]