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Five places to eat vegetarian crêpes in Paris and the Paris region
With onion confit, roasted carrots or artichokes, here is our selection of restaurants in and around Paris where you can enjoy delicious meat- and fish-free galettes....
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US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
The US team overcame a rocky start and dominated the second half of the game, extending the Americans' streak to 36 straight World Cup wins.
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Macron, Carney to visit French Atlantic islands with sovereignty message to Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit the French North Atlantic territory of Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week, in a symbolic show of support for national sovereignty amid renewed territorial claims by US President Donald Trump....
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2027 presidential election: Raphaël Glucksmann touts his 'environmental revolution' candidacy
Candidates and the climate (3/5). Touting himself as the 'environmental transformation' candidate, Raphaël Glucksmann plans to use decarbonization to reindustrialize France and create jobs by expanding the renewable energy sector....
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In southeast France, the deaths of 64 sheep blamed on wolves raise questions
French wildlife officials say wolves are responsible for a particularly deadly attack in a pasture in the Drôme department in late August. Advocacy groups dispute that assessment, at a time when shootings of wild canid are on the rise....
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France public radio staff strike over commentator from far-right weekly
Staff at France's public radio broadcaster began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of a commentator whom unions accuse of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring's presidential election....
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Macron and Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map post
The leaders of France and Canada will next week visit France's North Atlantic territory of Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon to underscore their support for national borders in the face of Donald Trump's territorial ambitions, Paris said on Sunday....
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Radio France staff strike over appointment of far-right weekly editor
Staff at public broadcaster Radio France began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief at far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Unions accuse Sapin of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring's presidential election, while mana...
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France issues discreet apology to lift US block on new ambassador to Washington
The French diplomatic service's appointment of Aurélien Lechevallier, who is close to President Emmanuel Macron, had been frozen in the US due to a July 25 statement in which the service criticized Washington's stance on human rights. An official statement of contrition was issue...
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Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map post
The US president on Monday posted an image to social media with a map of North America in which Canada, Greenland and Mexico, much of central America and the Caribbean, as well as Iceland, were colored in with the US flag....
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2027 presidential election: Mélenchon pressures left-wing rivals at Fête de L'Humanité festival
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, presidential candidate of radical-left La France Insoumise, put on a show of strength and engaged in a long-distance dual with Communist leader Fabien Roussel. Mélenchon also sought to convince crowds that he could beat Marine Le Pen....
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France apologises for diplomatic spat with US to lift block on new ambassador to Washington
The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington....
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France moves to defuse US row over UN social media post
France has expressed regret over a social media post questioning the United States’ commitment to human rights, in a move expected to clear the way for its new ambassador to take up his post in Washington....
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France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with Washington
The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticizing how the United States voted during a UN General Assembly meeting, with US officials telling AFP on Saturday that Washington appreciated the statement....
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On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week
Airline pilots, staff at higher education institutions and journalists will strike, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the EU Parliament, and hundreds of places will open their doors for the Journées du patrimoine....
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New laws, banking rules, and must-visit exhibitions: 6 essential articles for life in France
The new laws taking effect in France this autumn, how new EU banking rules could affect you, French schools’ international ranking woes – and how to speak verlan....
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Nour Elassy, Gaza-born poet and refugee in France: 'I live with the guilt of having left my loved ones behind'
In 2025, the 23-year-old student left her family in the enclave after Israel approved her evacuation, allowing her to attend classes in Paris. She recently published a poetry collection evoking a world engulfed by the destruction of the Palestinian territory....
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Poll: Le Pen begins presidential campaign in strongest position ever amid worried, angry electorate
In France's polarized political landscape, Marine Le Pen of the far-right Rassemblement National is enjoying unprecedented support, and radical left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is building a strong base. Wide open for other candidates, the race is drawing significant interest fr...
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Radio France staff strike over appointment of right-wing magazine editor
Radio France staff began a two-day strike on Sunday over France Inter’s decision to hire a senior editor from the right-wing magazine Valeurs actuelles as a political commentator. Charles Sapin’s appointment has drawn criticism because the magazine has previously been convicted o...
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French Rafale jets take flight for 40,000-kilometre mission over three-continents
Four French Rafale fighter jets have embarked on a 40-day mission spanning three continents, highlighting France’s ability to deploy its air power around the world while strengthening cooperation with key international partners....
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France sink Germany to reach first women's basketball World Cup final
The French team is heading to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final after a 86-64 win over Germany on Saturday, with Gabby Williams scoring 22 points. They will face either Spain or the United States, who were to face off in the other semi-final match later in the day....
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French government pushes for mandatory helmets for electric scooters, struggles with bicycles
State authorities around the country are increasingly requiring electric scooter users to wear helmets. Cycling advocacy groups argue such a rule would be counterproductive and would not protect cyclists in most potentially fatal accidents....
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25 French jihadists held in Iraq appeal to EU human rights court for repatriation
The Islamic State group members had been quietly transferred from Syria to Iraq, where they could face the death penalty. Their lawyers say Paris's refusal to prosecute them in France undermines the rule of law and opens to arbitrary decisions by the authorities....
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Train derails in France and injures 44 as authorities investigate possible sabotage - ABC News
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Hedge funds increasingly speculate on French debt, raising specter of crisis
Hedge funds now account for more than half of all European bond trading. France, which carries one of the highest debt levels in Western Europe, has become concerned about these creditors, whose profiles are less predictable than those of public institutions, banks or insurers....