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France's prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy
PARIS (AP) — France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar —…
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Gisèle Pelicot receives France's highest honour
Gisèle Pelicot, who became a symbol for women's rights in France during the rape trial against her ex-husband and dozens of accomplices,…
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‘The best night of the year’: Is France’s viral Fireman’s Ball really worth the hype?
Bal des Pompiers or the Fireman’s Ball has become a fixed event in the calendar of many single women in Paris and beyond. Whilst the event…
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Gisèle Pelicot given France's highest award
Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who earned international recognition after publicly testifying at her mass-rape trial last year, has been…
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French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet
PARIS (AP) — China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India…
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‘We are waking from a long sleep’: France’s ex-PM Gabriel Attal on revitalising relations with the UK
In the conference room of a hotel in Kensington, the man who would be France’s next head of state is sharing his views about Brexit.…
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📸 Nike launch France’s EURO 2025 Matchday Fits
Nike Football has officially launched the highly anticipated 2025 France National Team Kit for the Women’s EURO — a striking statement of…
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France’s recycling model inspires global plastic waste reforms
France’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) programme is gaining renewed global attention as governments seek sustainable ways to…
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Power outage in France's Nice after Cannes Film Festival disrupted
A power cut was reported in the southern French city of France on Sunday, one day after an outage disrupted the nearby Cannes Film…
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An inquiry says France's government covered up Nestle's illegal treatment of bottled water
PARIS (AP) — The government of French President Emmanuel Macron covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food…
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Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway
VANNES, France — A retired surgeon accused of raping and sexually assaulting 299 people admitted in court that he committed “hideous”…
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France’s Macron Fact-Checks Trump in Embarrassing Press Conference
“Lowlife Chairman of ‘Concast,’ Brian Roberts, the owner of Ratings Challenged NBC and MSDNC, has finally gotten the nerve up to fire one…
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Even France’s Far-Right Thinks Steve Bannon’s CPAC Salute Was Extreme
“Congress has to decide whether or not the Department of Education goes away,” said Balderson at the Westerville Area Chamber’s business…
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Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102
PARIS (AP) — Valérie André, a French aviator and parachutist who became the first woman to become a general officer in France, has died.…
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, longtime leader of France's far-right, dies at 96
Paris — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the historic leader of France's far-right political movement, died Tuesday at the age of 96, the French news…
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France’s Macron acknowledges snap elections backfired
France’s President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to hold parliamentary elections early caused instability in New Year’s Eve…
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France's Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged Tuesday in his New Year’s address to the nation that his decision to dissolve…
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After Terror Attacks, France’s Reckoning—and America’s Delayed Justice
These characters are good copy, and something more than that, because we have also read Carrère’s diaristic asides about how the…
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France's most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream
France on Saturday connected its most powerful nuclear power reactor to the national electricity grid in what leaders hailed as a landmark…
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Germany's Scholz to represent France's Macron at EU summit
President Emmanuel Macron will not attend the European Union summit in Brussels on Thursday and will be represented by German Chancellor…
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Mixed reaction as France's Macron appoints centrist as new premier
Senior politicians in France gave a mixed reaction on Friday to the appointment of centrist politician François Bayrou as prime minister,…
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France's new prime minister to be announced on Friday
A new French prime minister will be annonced by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, his office has said. Just over a week after the fall…
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The Latest: France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel…
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France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday, a day after the National Assembly ousted Prime Minister…