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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....
Local
Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime....
government
France needs to boost investment to rebuild its industry and adapt to climate change, but at the same time, it also has to reduce a public deficit that restricts its room for maneuver. Debates over the 2027 budget and the upcoming presidential election further complicate the equa...
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Like many content creators, French YouTuber Léna Situations has faced harsh criticism that she seems out of touch. Over the past 10 years, she has gone from being the best friend of her followers to a superstar. She recently hosted a live spectacle in front of some 20,000 people ...
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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
Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday....
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....
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A train carrying 186 passengers derailed in northwest France on Friday, injuring 44 people, one of them seriously, officials said.
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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....
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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.
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....
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....
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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....
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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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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?...
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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."...
