France hails discovery of wall near Notre-Dame as ‘major breakthrough’ for history of Paris
France hails discovery of wall near Notre-Dame as ‘major breakthrough’ for history of Paris The Independent
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France's wealthiest citizens cut their income tax bill in 2025
Income tax revenues increased by 1% in 2025. But for the wealthiest 0.1% of taxpayers, who are better able to manage their resources and their declared amounts, the average tax paid actually fell by 9%, according to a study by the Finance Ministry....
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Marco Rubio was speaking after attending the meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, where his European counterparts repeatedly emphasized the importance of being directly involved in the US-mediated talks....
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Travel to France: How to check your EES 90-day allowance, and what to do if it's wrong
The EU's new biometric passport system is supposed to make counting of the 90-day rule easier, but teething troubles mean that some people's allowance has been wrongly calculated - here's how to check, and what to do if it is incorrect....
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Home appliances could be next after fridge hacks, warns EU cyber chief
The warning comes after supermarkets in at least 12 European countries were hit by cyberattacks in October and November, with France the worst affected....
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Paris department store BHV forced to close doors
One week after being placed under bankruptcy protection, the iconic Paris department store BHV Marais was forced to shut its doors on Monday following a problem with its insurance coverage....
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Ritz among Paris landmarks searched in Al-Fayed trafficking probe
French police have searched two Paris properties linked to Mohamed Al-Fayed, the Ritz and Villa Windsor, as part of an investigation into an alleged international network trafficking women for the late billionaire, prosecutors told AFP Tuesday....
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PODCAST 🎧: How the surging far-left would change France and why so many new French WWII films?
The Talking France podcast is back, exploring what France might look like under a far-left president, the latest developments on strikes and protests, and what the recent wave of WWII films tells us about the country's current political climate....
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Why France accused Iran and its Shahid Kaveh cyber unit of being behind freezer hacks
The French government said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had ordered the mid-October attack against supermarkets and other facilities. The unit is known for its attacks on industrial systems....
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Ritz among Paris landmarks searched in Al-Fayed trafficking probe say prosecutors
French police have searched two Paris properties linked to Mohamed Al-Fayed, the Ritz hotel and Villa Windsor, as part of an investigation into a suspected international network that allegedly trafficked women for the late billionaire....
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Floods and drought: A report calls for greater cooperation between France and Switzerland
Swiss and French authorities must strengthen their collaboration on water management around Geneva, Ain and Haute-Savoie because droughts and floods "don't care about human borders," argues an official report presented on Tuesday....
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French judo legend Teddy Riner enters toughest contest yet: Presidential race
The elite athlete unexpectedly announced his bid to 'lift up France,' declaring himself to be 'neither right nor left.' But some questions, particularly tax-related ones, could hinder the start of his campaign....