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From the deepening divides within the extended Le Pen family - otherwise known as the Rassemblement National party - via Jordan Bardella's English trip, accents and tipping culture, Inside France is our weekly look at all the latest news and talking points from France....
safety
A fragment of rail was found on the track in northwest France, with the possibility of a malicious act being treated as the main line of inquiry as a result, a source said....
safety
The accident is currently being investigated by police and the train company. Meanwhile, tests for drugs and alcohol on the train driver came back negative....
News
A train carrying 186 passengers derailed in northwest France on Friday, injuring 44 people, one of them seriously, officials said.
Local
The ability to shelter from the heat has become a key component of a home's value. The situation in the French capital – with its top-floor apartments that have become unlivable – is a case in point, writes Dominique Naert, a civil engineering and sustainable building expert....
Local
On the eve of the first in a series of 16 concerts by the Québécois superstar in the French capital, nearly 10,000 people gathered at Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad in the 19th arrondissement and shared a communal and euphoric moment....
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France joins Slovakia in demanding delisting of Russian oligarch Usmanov ahead of sanctions deadline in sensitive talks held among EU ambassadors.
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France has selected its film to compete for the Best International Film in next year's Oscars - but who actually makes that decision, and how are films chosen?...
business
France's economy will grow less than expected in 2026, meaning the government will miss its budget deficit target, Finance Minister Roland Lescure has said. It is the third time this year the government has cut its growth forecast....
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Zacarias Moussaoui, a French national and the only person convicted in the United States over the 11 September attacks, has asked to serve the rest of his life sentence in France, his lawyer has said....
Local
The final series of the Netflix series Emily in Paris is looking for extras for scenes in the centre of the capital - specifically 'stylish' men aged between 40 and 60....
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Backed by France and the European Union, Iris² aims to deploy 348 satellites to offer secure communications services without relying on non-European providers. However, the public-private partnership faces several hurdles before it can be implemented....
business
After six years away from the stage, the Québécois superstar begins a run of 26 concerts in Paris on Saturday. Hoteliers, restaurateurs and retailers hope to benefit from the influx of nearly 800,000 fans, both French and international. The windfall is estimated at between €500 m...
government
France's umbrage at the anglophone-only presentation might complicate the ratification of the EU-India trade deal, even though it supports the deal itself and considers India a strategic partner....
Local
Pharrell Williams and Justin Timberlake joined the American rapper on stage for a two-hour concert featuring tracks from his 13 albums.
business
The government announced on Friday that its 2027 budget is based on a forecast of 1% inflation-adjusted growth. Economists no longer believe the deficit will decrease....
News
Railway workers have called a strike across France at the end of September, while other public sector employees are also set to walk out.
Local
Female employees of the Paris landmark were allegedly sidelined at the request of the conservative religious group, leading to a strike and temporary closure. The Hindu organization has recently inaugurated a temple in France....
News
From residency permits to citizenship and access to healthcare and jobs, what would a 'President Marine Le Pen' mean for the daily lives of foreigners in France? With the far-right party ahead in the polls we take a look at its policies on key issues....
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Insee has cut its 2026 growth forecast from 0.7% to 0.4%. After a weak first half, sluggish consumption, falling investment and rising inflation darken prospects for year-end....
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It comes after France's national statistics office lowered its forecast for 2026 growth from 0.7% to 0.4% and warned that the French economy was "losing ground."...
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France’s interior minister Thursday warned of criminal proceedings if a French television channel allows back on air a Russian commentator who was expelled over claims that she is a Kremlin agent....
