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France to raise retirement age to 64

Once-in-a-generation reforms to the pensions system have been announced and France has reacted as many could have predicted, with fierce opposition from unions and parties across the political...

FA Cup highlights: Liverpool forced into replay, Chelsea crash out

The FA Cup third round was light on upsets, but high on drama as Chelsea's dire season continued and Liverpool were pegged back by Wolverhampton Wanderers. 

Roca Team prevail in latest thriller against Olympiacos

AS Monaco Basketball and Olympiacos have forged an intense rivalry in recent times, and the latest meeting between the pair attested to that, with the Roca Team prevailing (64-60) in an intense...

Culture in conversation: Series of talks commemorate Prince Pierre Foundation

Over the next six months, a series of in-depth talks and debates at the Théâtre des Variétés will commemorate the centenary of cultural discussions initiated by Prince Pierre (1895-1964), a great...

French hunting reform fails to hit home with worried public

The French government has tightened restrictions on hunting, but the reforms stop short of introducing a ban on Sunday hunts, despite nearly 80% of the population backing the idea.  

Paul Newman Rolex amongst rarities going under the gavel this month

Lovers of exclusive watches and jewellery will have a field day at the upcoming Antiquorum auction, which features 226 lots of pieces rarely found on the open market.