BBC News·
French former minister on trial over alleged Renault-Nissan lobbying
Rachida Dati, 61, is accused of taking money from the carmaker in return for political influence.
Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says
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France 24·
European Union: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Special Guest in Strasbourg
Ursula von der Leyen said, Wednesday 16 September, that he wanted to "open the door in Canada", which would represent a major development for the EU, which has always refused membership status..
BBC News·
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
Le Monde·
The trial of Rachida Dati, judged in particular for "passive corruption" and "passive influence trafficking" in the Ghosn-Renault case, started
From Wednesday, the former minister is judged for 900,000 euros received, between 2009 and 2013, from the former CEO of Renault-Nissan Carlos Ghosn, also dismissed.
BBC Sport·
Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener
Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.
France 24 (YouTube)·