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Recent news in France includes a nuclear plant restart after a jellyfish invasion, Macron's admission of France's colonial violence in Cameroon, a surge in animal heatwave cases, migrants evacuated from Paris city hall, a new eco-friendly sailboat service, and PSG's UEFA Super Cup victory.

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France launches new sailboat service to Isle of Groix

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  • Bag Hatoop, a new sailboat service, connects Brittany to the Isle of Groix.
  • The service aims to decarbonise passenger transport, using about ten times less fuel than motorised vessels. 52s
  • The sailboat crossing takes twice as long and costs about 10 euros more than motorised ferries. 1m 14s
  • Passengers appreciate the calmer, more natural, and environmentally friendly experience. 1m 26s
  • Around 20,000 travellers now opt for sail links to Breton islands each summer. 1m 32s
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France launches new sailboat service to Isle of Groix
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France 24
16 hours ago
France launches new sailboat service to Isle of Groix

A new sailboat service, Bag Hatoop, offers a low-carbon, family-friendly crossing between Brittany and the Isle of Groix, aiming to decarbonise passenger transport.

French animal shelters see surge in heatwave cases
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France 24
19 hours ago
French animal shelters see surge in heatwave cases

Wildlife shelters near Paris report nearly double the usual animal admissions during recent heatwaves, with many birds and small mammals needing care.

Macron admits French 'repressive violence' in Cameroon 'war'
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France 24
19 hours ago
Macron admits French 'repressive violence' in Cameroon 'war'

President Macron acknowledges France waged a war in Cameroon during its independence struggle, admitting to repressive violence by colonial authorities.

PSG beats Tottenham to win UEFA Super Cup after late rally
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Africanews
19 hours ago
PSG beats Tottenham to win UEFA Super Cup after late rally

Paris Saint-Germain wins the UEFA Super Cup after a dramatic comeback against Tottenham, securing their fifth trophy of 2025.

French nuclear plant to restart after jellyfish 'invasion'
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Reuters
2 days ago
French nuclear plant to restart after jellyfish 'invasion'

Four reactors at the Gravelines nuclear plant are set to return to service after a shutdown caused by a swarm of jellyfish infiltrating the cooling systems.

Migrants encamped on Paris city hall forecourt evacuated
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France 24
3 days ago
Migrants encamped on Paris city hall forecourt evacuated

Hundreds of migrants, including young children, were evacuated after a six-day occupation of Paris city hall, highlighting ongoing struggles for housing.

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