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Thousands of troops from Europe to rehearse post-war Ukraine deployment in Poland
The force, which was set up in 2025 and already has an operational headquarters in Paris, is not a NATO operation and has little US involvement.
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Depression: Gender inequality is at the root of women's vulnerability
In a report published on Monday, November 2, France's High Council for Gender Equality finds that women's higher risk of depression is the product of social conditions, with women facing greater exposure to inequality and violence throughout their lives....
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Novelist John Green caught in the crosshairs of Trump-era censorship
The author of the best-selling novel 'The Fault in Our Stars' has been a particular target of the surge in book bans sweeping parts of the United States. His new novel, 'Hollywood, Ending,' which once again focuses on youth, will be released in France in January....
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Spanish authorities identify all 69 victims of train crash
The victims include 54 Spanish nationals and 15 foreigners – four US citizens, two Australians, two Japanese and one each from Argentina, Canada, France, Mexico, Portugal, Tunisia and the Czech Republic....
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How France's protests marked a turning point in the presidential race
With less than six months to go before the election, the protest movement sparked by high school students has taken center stage. The government's inability to address the anger has made it a scapegoat, while the far-right Rassemblement National and the radical left La France Ins...
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Letter from Paris | How dystopia has become real life
Twice a month, M magazine's editorial director, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, fills you in on the latest about fashion, culture, travel and more.
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Calls mount to ban French TV channel CNews after racist killing
On Monday, a petition calling for the closure of CNews, a channel part of conservative French billionaire Vincent Bolloré's group often described as France's answer to Fox News, surpassed 500,000 signatures....
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Historic Paris department store receives bankruptcy protection
A court on Monday granted bankruptcy protection to Paris department store BHV Marais, which sparked controversy last year over a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, as it aims to safeguard its operations and jobs....
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Poll: What is the best French cheese?
France has a lot of different types of cheese on offer - but we want to hear your nominations for the best cheese.
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Thousands of young doctors deployed to France's 'medical deserts'
From Monday, almost 3,000 young doctors are taking up roles in areas with a shortage of doctors, many of them in rural France, to make it easier for patients to get an appointment....
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Explained: Why the French police use so much tear gas
Look at many of the images of the recent cost of living protests that have gripped France, and you'll notice clouds of whiteish-grey tear gas. So do French police really use it more often than in neighbouring countries? And why?...
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Limited school protests resume in some cities in France as holiday ends
The government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class....
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MAP: Route for the Paris demo on November 5th
The route for Thursday's nationwide strike demonstration in Paris has yet to be approved by police, with unions once again facing uncertainty over where they will be allowed to march....
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French protests: What to expect from November 5th strikes
Workers across France are being called to strike on Thursday, November 5th, in a nationwide day of action over wages, the cost of living and public services - from travel disruption and demo routes, here's what to expect....
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Tell us: What questions do you have about the French presidential election?
Whether it's explanations of how the French political system works, insight into the candidates or analysis of who can stop Marine Le Pen becoming president - let us know your questions about France's 2027 presidential election and we'll answer them....
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Paris riots: France investigates after petrol bomb sets officer on fire
France has opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during protests over the rising cost of living in Paris.
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France recalls 7 million condoms across EU over STI and unintended pregnancy concerns
French authorities have suspended sales and imports of ultra-thin condoms made by a Malaysian manufacturer after an investigation found defects that could increase the risk of breakage, which could lead to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies....
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France expels five Britons arrested for harrassing migrants
The five men, from an 'ultra-right movement,' were arrested on Thursday while broadcasting live footage online near the northern Channel port of Dunkirk, said the local prefecture. They were carrying tear gas, pepper spray canisters, a stick and a baton....
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France's Philippe rejects centre-right primary for presidential vote
French presidential contender Edouard Philippe on Sunday ruled out competing in a primary to select a single right-wing candidate to face challenges from the far right and far left....
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France braces for fresh protests as students to resume school blockades
France is readying for another week of protests after the head of a student group said a campaign of high school blockades would restart Monday, ahead of a nationwide day of strikes and protests on Thursday....
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'I might let my children vote for me': Inside the minds of France's undecided voters
Too many candidates, disillusionment with Macron, fears of a far-right victory... Although many voters are interested in politics, they've become deeply disillusioned and still don't know who they will vote for in the 2027 presidential elections....
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France launches 'attempted murder' probe after Molotov cocktail attack on riot police
No suspects have been arrested at this point. The attack happened during clashes after a third weekend of France-wide demonstrations against soaring living costs....
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Five British anti-migrant activists arrested in north of France
French police say they've arrested five British far-right activists found carrying tear gas bombs as they were filming themselves harassing migrants near the northern Channel port of Dunkirk....
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France launches 'attempted murder' probe after petrol bomb attack on police
France has launched an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at security forces during a weekend protest in Paris, prosecutors told AFP on Sunday....