At least three people die attempting Channel crossing, French authorities say
The dinghy sank off the seaside village of Wissant, a week after three bodies were found following similar 'taxi boat' departures in northern France.
The dinghy sank off the seaside village of Wissant, a week after three bodies were found following similar 'taxi boat' departures in northern France.
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French firefighters, who have been on strike since 8 September, set up camp at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday to draw the government’s attention to a lack of resources following a scorching summer marked by a surge in wildfires. They are also due to join a public...
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Three stations on the continent made the list, including Rome’s Colosseo - Fori Imperiali Station.
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On the final day of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France, which has drawn crowds of French Catholics, the pontiff decried the 'increasingly uncivilized' state of international relations and urged Europe to help 'break this cycle.'...
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Launched with UNESCO by France 24 journalist Antoine Mariotti, the News & Press Museum is planning traveling exhibitions from 2027 and a physical museum in Paris by 2029....
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In a last-minute schedule shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to attend the concluding mass of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France before officially escorting the pontiff at his departure ceremony....
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France is facing a nationwide public sector strike on Tuesday, September 29th, with unions calling on workers to walk out over pay, working conditions and the government's plans for the 2027 budget....
business
More than 400 La Poste outlets across France could close and be replaced by counters inside town halls and local shops by the end of 2027, according to French media reports and unions....
parks
Pope Leo on Monday arrived in a French border city to speak on the future of Europe, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France that has sparked scenes of spiritual jubilation....
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On the final day of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France, which has stirred enthusiasm and zeal among French Catholics, the pontiff is set to speak on the 'roots of Europe,' unity and peace, before celebrating Mass in the city of Metz....
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French rail operator SNCF has announced the date for their opening of winter train ticket sales. Be prepared to get up early if you want a good price.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes during his four-day visit to France. Worshippers describe the occasion as emotional and unforgettable, with some saying the Pope’s presence offers a rare opportunity for those unable to travel to meet him....
government
France's far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party and its allies secured a record 14 seats in the right-wing-dominated Senate in polls Sunday, effectively quadrupling its number in the 348-seat chamber just months before a presidential election....
