From allegations of anti-Semitism among the French far right to the rapid descent into violence at French high school protests, via confronting the past and France's best biscuits, here's our weekly roundup of the latest news and talking points from France.
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Under contract with Nike for 20 years, the striker for the France national team chose instead to sign a deal with its challenger, On. With this partnership, the brand is making its debut in the football market....
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French high school students on Friday lit fires and hurled projectiles at police who responded by firing tear gas, as activists urged new rallies in an escalating protest movement demanding better conditions in education....
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The fusion of food and hospitality is a major driving force in the world of luxury travel. We spoke to Michelin Guide's Marie-France Perrel about how the sector is changing....
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Les Bleus settled for a draw against Italy (1-1) in the Nations League. Far from the scenario dreamed of by supporters, who had hoped to celebrate the new coach's first home match....
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High summer temperatures and the return of thunderstorms are fueling the spread of the virus, which is transmitted from birds to humans by common mosquitoes....
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'The Macron Years' (2/3). The president promised to build a bulwark against the far right, but politicians on both the left and the right have accused him of instead creating a bridge to it. Only one issue still seems to unite them: the outright rejection of Emmanuel Macron....
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Footage shows pupils in Paris, Toulouse and Lille clashing with police as they demand better school resources, warning protests will continue nationwide....
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The G7, led by France, announced the release of 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil after Trump threatened a ban of diesel exports.
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After missing the last three World Cups, the Italian national team has been mired in crisis. On Friday, Roberto Mancini's players face France at the Stade de France in the Nations League, hoping to win back their supporters' hearts....
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Jordan Bardella, president of France's far-right National Rally party, is under growing pressure as new technical evidence challenges his denials over antisemitic messages allegedly sent during his teenage years....
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With US and EU fuel prices hitting record highs due to the US-Iran war, the US has pressured EU countries to release strategic fuel reserves, and threatened to ban diesel exports. Emmanuel Macron convened a G7 meeting to discuss joint action....
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Germany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national....
