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France stunned by the far-right's victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional elections
France's political parties quickly responded to Alternative for Germany's (AfD) victory on Sunday, each analyzing the results. Within the far-right Rassemblement National, the win caused considerable discomfort: it severed ties with AfD in the European Parliament in 2024 followin...
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Sons of Yemen ex-president on trial in France over alleged stolen assets
Two sons of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh are on trial in Paris on Monday, accused of embezzling public funds that were used to buy luxury property worth €16 million in Paris....
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France's wildlife suffers severe blow from intense heat: 'The entire food chain is disrupted'
The growing number of extreme weather events is forcing wild animals to deploy all their adaptive abilities, which are not always enough to survive. This summer, many people decided on their own to help to make up for the overwhelmed shelters and care centers....
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French wine yields drop to new historic low after searing summer heat
French wine production is expected to suffer its worst harvest in some 70 years with the agriculture ministry on Monday forecasting a 6 percent drop in output after a summer of scorching temperatures, heatwaves and drought. France last week announced more than €1 billion in emerg...
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Far-right activists stand trial in Paris over killing of rugby star Aramburu
Two far-right activists go on trial in Paris on Monday over the 2022 killing of former Argentina rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu, who was shot dead following a late-night altercation in the French capital....
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France and South Korea vow to invest €1 billion to support audiovisual industry
French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement as more than 200 guests from 55 countries gathered for the Lumière cinema summit, co-chaired by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung....
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Your questions answered on how new EU banking law affects Americans in France
In recent weeks, many Americans in France have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to a new EU banking requirements - we asked specialists in financial planning and tax to explain the implications....
business
French EDF Energy in talks to buy British So Energy as UK supply market consolidates
France's EDF Energy is reportedly in discussions to buy So Energy, the smaller British supplier whose Irish parent company has put it up for sale, in a deal that would add to a renewed wave of consolidation among UK gas and electricity retailers....
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French préfectures and carte de séjour delays - your questions answered
One problem that is increasingly affecting foreigners in France is getting or renewing the carte de séjour - the vital residency permit without which non-EU citizens cannot live in France. From long delays to travel rules to getting an appointment at the préfecture, we tackle you...
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Paris trial opens over Argentine rugby star killing
Two far-right activists are to go on trial in Paris on Monday over the 2022 killing of Argentina rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu after a late-night argument turned violent....
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Vivant 2 and Déviant, two Paris restaurants joining forces to offer diners the best experience
On Rue des Petites-Ecuries in Paris, Vivant 2, a bistro led by Léo Dauvergne, and its neighboring wine bar, Déviant – where the chef also creates the small plates – pair high-level natural wine and food, even spilling out onto the sidewalk....
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Paris trial opens of far-right activists accused of killing Argentine rugby star
The trial of two far-right activists charged over the killing of retired Argentine rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu at a bar in the French capital 2022 was set to open on Monday....
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2027 French presidential election: Marine Le Pen focuses on AC and sovereignty to tackle climate change
'Candidates and the climate' (1/5). The far-right Rassemblement National party and its leader Marine Le Pen advocate a 'positive' approach to environmentalism, focused on reindustrializing France and expanding air conditioning – proposals whose costs remain unclear....
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France's school uniform experiment unravels with only mixed results
Two years after France began trialling uniforms in schools, the experiment is sputtering to a close after failing to convince pupils or teachers.
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The letters from two Ukrainian sisters: 'Stay in bed or take shelter elsewhere: a life-or-death decision'
Sasha and Olga Kurovska are two Ukrainian sisters, one lives in Kyiv, the other in Paris. Faced with Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure, Sasha admires her fellow citizens' determination to never give up, while Olga, fresh from a month-long stay in Ukraine, better understa...
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Autumn events, electronic billing and road signs: 6 essential articles for life in France
Our pick of autumn festivals and events in France, free electronic billing services, a mysterious road sign explained, and how your personal circumstance could change the rules on renting....
business
Business is booming for social run clubs
The rapid rise of these informal urban running groups, which offer a range of free services, is being strongly driven by the running ecosystem, which sees them as potential consumers in a market that grew by 17% in France in 2025....