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France set for disruption as new PM takes office
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday facing a day of protests that are expected to see transport,…
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France travel warning as labor unions plan nationwide strikes
Travelers heading to France over the next week and a half should prepare for major disruption as large labor unions and activist groups…
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How two influencers headed to Nice ended up in Tunis
This week, two influencers unintentionally turned their travel plans into an internet sensation … part comedy skit, part cautionary tale.…
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France faces more political upheaval as prime minister's fate hangs in the balance
PARIS (AP) — France risks losing its third prime minister in 12 months on Monday, with incumbent François Bayrou facing a parliamentary…
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European court faults France over sexual consent rules
The European rights court on Thursday found France's laws on sexual consent are insufficient, ruling against the authorities in a case…
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Political instability in France: How does it impact the economy and investments?
Political instability is fuelling recession fears in Europe’s second biggest economy, where fragile growth has recently shown surprising…
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Eurozone economic mood slips: French political crisis adds to worries
Economic sentiment in the eurozone slipped again in August, underlining the fragility of the region’s recovery amid stubborn inflation…
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German Foreign Minister Wadephul to visit Estonia, Denmark and France
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is travelling to Estonia, Denmark and France on Thursday against the backdrop of the ongoing…
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European leaders go to Moldova to mark its Independence Day ahead of a key election
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland traveled Wednesday to Moldova to mark the country’s 34 years of…
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Russia outsmarts France with nuclear power move in Niger
Russia has dangled the possibility of building a nuclear power plant in uranium-rich Niger - a vast, arid state on the edge of the Sahara…
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Macron rebukes Netanyahu, urges path to peace in strongly worded letter
Macron devoted significant portions of his letter to defending his government’s record in combating antisemitism. French President…
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Another French prime minister could be toppled. More political instability is ahead
PARIS (AP) — France ’s prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist…
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Telegram CEO Durov Slams France Over ‘Absurd’ Arrest, Stuck in 14-Day Reporting Loop
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has condemned his arrest by French authorities as “legally and logically absurd” one year after being detained…
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Criticizes France Over 'Absurd' 2024 Arrest
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called his arrest by French police "legally and logically absurd" on Sunday, exactly one year after being…
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France extends youth night curfew in Nîmes over drug crimes
A night-time curfew for young people in Nîmes in southern France has been extended until the end of the summer holidays due to rampant…
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Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by his country's forces in Cameroon during and after the Central…
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High temperatures threaten to reignite blaze after France's largest wildfire in decades
VILLEROUGE LA CREMADE, France (AP) — Firefighters and local authorities remained on high alert Friday after France’s largest wildfire in…
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France to rule on controversial bee-killing pesticide bill
France's top constitutional authority is set on Thursday to rule on the legality of a controversial bill to allow the reintroduction of a…
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UK authorities detain 1st group of migrants under plan to thwart small boats crossing from France
LONDON (AP) — British border authorities have detained the first group of migrants under a pilot plan that will send some who cross the…
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France strips residency from 47-year-old Moroccan man who lit cigarette at Arc de Triomphe war memorial
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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The Piercing Immigrant Drama of “Souleymane’s Story”
The title of the new film from the French director and screenwriter Boris Lojkine, “Souleymane’s Story,” has a few entwined meanings. In…
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A wildfire in southern France has killed 1 and injured several and is still spreading
PARIS (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in a Mediterranean region of France near the Spanish border has left one person dead, several others…
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Europe’s job market: Which sector has the most job postings? Top 20 revealed
The job market in Europe is evolving. Technological innovation and changing needs are transforming many sectors. Policymakers are calling…
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Fire in southern France burns 11,000 hectares, injures nine
A wildfire in southern France slowed overnight into Wednesday after injuring nine people and burning through 11,000 hectares of…