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Europe versus the US: The world’s best cities in 2026 ranked
Europe claims four places among the world’s top 10 cities for economic strength, liveability and future potential: London, Paris, Dublin and Zurich. The US accounts for five, led by New York....
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From fields to fry factories, potato crisis hits northern France
As farmers grapple with the consequences of climate change, the Clarebout factory in Mouscron, Belgium, is set to halt production amid steadily rising costs....
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Vast Gallic coin workshop discovered in central France
Excavations carried out this summer at the Arverni site of Corent in central France have revealed a building where gold and silver coins may have been minted before the Roman conquest of Gaul....
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Rachida Dati in court: French ex-minister on trial over Renault-Nissan corruption case
Former minister and MEP Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case, accused of corruption and influence peddling after taking €900,000 from a group subsidiary for counseling. Carlos Ghosn is being tried in the same case in absentia....
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French health authority reports almost 8,000 excess deaths over heatwave-struck summer
While the French public health authority's latest figure, 7,919 excess deaths from late May to August 20, was still not final and could rise further, it already gave a striking indication of the impact of heatwaves in France....
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Paris Fashion Week: The challenge of finding venues for runway shows
In search of spacious, central and original sites, fashion show organizers in the French capital face fierce competition. This year, local authorities are scrutinizing compliance with safety standards more closely than ever....
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France: TotalEnergies cut-price fuel spikes controversy among rivals
TotalEnergies service stations are accused of distorting competition as they display France's lowest-priced fuel. Supermarkets that usually sell fuel as a loss leader to pull in customers are furious, along with independent service stations....
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The scars of France's 'abnormal' summer
When the heat became unbearable in Paris this summer, Juliette Decq – a climate adaptation consultant and mother of two – resorted to putting thermal survival blankets on her windows. And helped others to do the same. Some are still there and for her it's a powerful reminder of w...
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Almost 8,000 excess deaths in France's scorched summer
The hottest summer in France since 1900 marked by a succession of record heatwaves resulted in almost 8,000 excess deaths, health authorities statistics published on Wednesday showed....
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Abuse survivors set out demands before meeting Pope Leo in France
Seven survivors of sexual violence in the Catholic Church who are due to meet Pope Leo XIV during his visit to France later this month have insisted the talks will not weaken their demands, as five publicly identified themselves on Wednesday....
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Europe baffled by France's sudden leniency toward Russian oligarch Usmanov
To the surprise of its European partners, Paris has requested that billionaire Alisher Usmanov, known for his close ties to Vladimir Putin, be taken off the list of sanctioned Russian individuals....
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French presidential election: Five candidates will take part in center-left primary
Olivier Faure, Raphaël Glucksmann, Jérôme Guedj, Emmanuel Maurel and Ségolène Royal will compete in the primary to choose the nominee for France's social-democratic left by October 17....
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Paris mayor admits lack of transparency in handling sexual violence in after-school programs
Emmanuel Grégoire acknowledged that the city of Paris may have 'lacked transparency,' particularly because 'public meetings with parents and advocacy groups were not held systematically.'...
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Paris mayor expresses 'deepest regrets' over school monitor sex abuse
The mayor of Paris on Wednesday expressed his "deepest regrets" over multiple cases of physical and sexual assault on children by school staff, admitting there had been a lack of transparency in handling the crisis....
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France says 2030 Winter Olympics safe despite political uncertainty
France will honour its commitment to host the 2030 Winter Olympics regardless of the outcome of next year's presidential election, Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said on Tuesday during an IOC visit to Lyon....
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11 places to visit on France's 2026 heritage days
Arguably France's biggest cultural event of the year, the Journées européennes du patrimoine returns for its 43rd edition this weekend - here’s everything you’ll need to organise your itinerary, plus 11 places that are normally hidden from public view that you can access exclusiv...
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Restaurant bankruptcies surge across France as costs climb and customers spend less
Over 4,900 restaurant businesses have filed for insolvency since the start of the year, a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. An exceptionally hot summer failed to reverse the downward trend for the industry....
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OPINION: France is in deep trouble over its debt
As the French government prepares its latest budget, another political crisis seems inevitable - but John Lichfield argues that France is now in deep trouble over its spiralling debt....
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French ex-minister Dati goes on trial in Renault-Nissan corruption case
France's ex-culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial on Wednesday on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, just months after her bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race....
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Former justice minister Rachida Dati goes on trial in Paris over corruption
Rachida Dati, a former French culture and justice minister, goes on trial in Paris on Wednesday accused of corruption and influence peddling over €900,000 she received in consultancy fees from a company linked to Renault-Nissan while serving as an MEP....
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French tourists travel less while record number of internationals visit France
International visitor numbers and revenues rose this summer, but fewer French people traveled in July and August. The French have shortened their getaways and cut back on spending due to the higher cost of living and recent heatwaves....
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Russia slams France's nuclear umbrella plan as 'reckless'
After Finland became the 10th country to join a French security plan to bring other European countries under its nuclear umbrella, a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said the French initiative was 'creating risks' for Moscow....
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When, where and how to get the flu vaccine in France in 2026
The French health system is now sending out vaccination vouchers (bon de prise en charge) to people considered at high risk of contracting flu. Here's what you need to know about getting vaccinated with or without the vouchers, as well as receiving a Covid booster if necessary....
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Million-euro burglary at Paris luxury hotel targets Malian businessman Oumar Gambi
Thieves broke into the room of a well-known Malian entrepreneur with close ties to Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso by scaling the façade of the Plaza Athénée....
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MAP: France's 7 'cool refuges' as the summers heat up
With France experiencing hotter summers and more heatwaves, interest is growing in the coolest areas of the country to either move to or stay in over the summer - and now a group of experts have listed seven 'cool refuges'....
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How did Greece end up borrowing more cheaply than France?
Greece now pays less than France to borrow despite carrying more debt. Here’s how Athens rebuilt market trust while Paris lost fiscal credibility.
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Stark contrast emerges between victim and defendants at Paris trial over murder of Argentine rugby star
Federico Martin Aramburu's family and closest friends took the stand on Monday. They described the rugby star as 'calm' and 'respectful.' Far from the history of violence of far-right defendants Loïk Le Priol and Romain Bouvier....
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Oil prices and rising interest rates push French public finances further into red
The interest rate at which France borrows increased to 4.5% on Monday, September 14, the highest level since 2008. The gap with Germany, a country seen as much more reliable, also hit a new record....
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France hosts Lebanon's president, a sign it still aims to play a role in Lebanese affairs
Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Joseph Aoun are set to meet on Thursday, amid an international summit on support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. The initiative shows Paris's determination not to be sidelined, especially as the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement reached under US aus...
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French PM Sébastien Lecornu: 'We will put forward a multi-year plan to fight gender-based and sexual violence starting with €1.5 billion in 2027'
In an op-ed, France's prime minister reveals the funding he plans to allocate to the upcoming 'comprehensive' bill against gender-based and sexual violence, which will be debated in Parliament in October....