France’s reputation on the line as it looks to impress during Rugby
Recent events in France have thrown doubt over the country’s ability to host large sporting events. 10 months ahead of the Paris Summer Olympics, the...
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Paris mayor strips Palestinian President Abbas of honour over
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has stripped Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas of the French capital’s highest honour after he made remarks about the Holocaust that echoed...
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Paris ‘bouquinistes’ resist plans to remove riverside book kiosks for
The green, second-hand book kiosks that line the River Seine are beloved by both tourists and locals, but new plans could see the distinctive sheds...
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France supports ECOWAS intervention in Niger, foreign minister says
France said on Saturday it will support efforts to overturn Niger’s military coup, a day after West Africa’s regional bloc said it had a plan...
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France’s Marchand, Australian swim stars lay down Paris Olympic marker
Leon Marchand’s performances at swimming’s world championships gave a tantalising glimpse of what he could achieve at next year’s Paris Olympics, while Australia’s stars will...
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French tourism industry suffers cancellations over violent unrest
Days of violent protests across France after the fatal police shooting of a teenager have started to impact the country’s tourism sector, with hotels and...
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Key events from the third night of violence in France
French President Emmanuel Macron was Friday to chair a new crisis meeting of ministers after a third straight night of nationwide protests over the deadly...
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Paris summit aims to overhaul global financial system for ‘climate
Around 50 heads of state, along with representatives from international institutions and civil society, will attend a summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on...
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Paris joins celebration of Irish language’s renaissance as it marks 50
The Irish Cultural Centre in Paris held a ‘Festival of Ideas’ event from June 15 to June 17 to join in the celebration of the...
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Macron, Saudi crown prince call for ‘rapid end’ to Lebanon’s political
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for a “rapid end to the institutional political vacuum in Lebanon”, the...
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Plastic recycling in focus as countries meet in Paris for treaty talks
With countries meeting this week to work on a global plastics treaty, debate was emerging between countries wanting to limit the production of more plastics...
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French government plans to remove homeless from Paris ahead of Rugby
The French government plans to move homeless people out of Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in the capital, sparking criticism from some mayors...