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Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,' French envoy says
The French ambassador to Manila says her country and the Philippines will start talks next month on a proposed defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other’s territoryABC News - World - France -
Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse in Paris
Blades of famous cabaret venue, home of the French can-can, fall from roof overnight. The home of the high-spirited French can-can has been laid temporarily low after the sails of the red-painted windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge, the most ...The Guardian - World - France -
Moulin Rouge’s Windmill Blades Fall Off in Paris
Firefighters were called overnight after the blades crashed to the ground. Nobody was hurt, and the famed cabaret venue will stay open.The New York Times - World - France -
French air traffic controllers cancel a strike but Paris flights are still disrupted
Air passengers traveling to and from Paris have experienced significant disruptions Thursday, despite a decision by air traffic controllers to cancel a strike after last-minute negotiationsABC News - World - France -
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French Voice star seriously hurt in shooting
Authorities say Kendji Girac's life is no longer in danger.BBC News - Top stories - France -
The Crookie Delights Paris
Stéphane Louvard married one of his signature croissants with a chocolate chip cookie to come up with the “crookie.” After a slow start, his creation took off after it became a TikTok phenomenon.The New York Times - World - France -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Health - France -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Health - France -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Sports - France -
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Burkina Faso junta expel 3 French diplomats over alleged subversive activities
The military Junta ruling Burkina Faso have expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, according to a government document posted on social mediaABC News - World - France -
French hero gains Australian residency for confronting killer in deadly Sydney shopping mall attack
French construction worker Damien Guerot has spoken of his mixed emotions at being made an Australian permanent resident as reward for his heroism during a knife attack in a Sydney shopping mall that left six victims dead and a dozen woundedABC News - World - France -
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French police evict hundreds from abandoned Paris warehouse ahead of Olympics
The Paris Games are 100 days away, and police have carried out a large-scale eviction at France’s biggest squat in the south of ParisABC News - World - France -
This Luxurious Paris Apartment Was Originally Built For a French Noble
A couple renovated three separate apartments in a historic ‘hôtel particulier’ and an adjacent building to create a sprawling home, now listed for $11.2 millionThe Wall Street Journal - World - France -
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'Unprecedented' security for Games - Paris chief
Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet says the Games will protected by an "unprecedented" security operation, and that preparations are "in good shape".BBC News - Top stories - France -
Paris flame lit in ancient Olympia ceremony, starting torch relay to France
The Olympic flame was lit at the birthplace of the Games in Greece on Tuesday, in a ceremony rich with ancient traditions that will launch a torch relay culminating in Paris on July 26.NBC News - Top stories - France -
The French connection: Paris flame to make first stop in Greece at heart of modern games' founder
Just outside the site of the ancient Olympic Games, hooting owls break the nighttime silence at a white marble monument containing what’s left of a singular Frenchman’s heart. Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the driving force behind the modern ...ABC News - Sports - France -
The French connection: Paris flame to make first stop in Greece at heart of modern games' founder
Just outside the site of the ancient Olympic Games, hooting owls break the nighttime silence at a white marble monument containing what’s left of a singular Frenchman’s heart. Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the driving force behind the modern ...ABC News - World - France -
French athlete attempts record after climbing Eiffel Tower
Anouk Garnier scaled a free-hanging rope nearly 361 feet in 18 minutes in an attempt to set a new climbing world record. It was two minutes faster than expected.CBS News - World - France -
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British, French troops march in historic joint parades in London and Paris in a show of solidarity
French troops have joined their British counterparts in the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace for the first time, marching together in a display of solidarity between Britain and FranceABC News - World - France -
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French guards at Buckingham Palace: Troops swap places in London and Paris
Troops swap places in Paris and London to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale was signed.BBC News - Top stories - France -
French diver Alexis Jandard slips during inaugural event at Paris Olympics venue
French diver Alexis Jandard suffered an embarrassing slip during an event opening a new venue in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. French president Emmanuel Macron was in attendance at the Olympic Aquatic Centre.Yahoo Sports - Sports - France -
French pupil dies after being beaten near school
The 15-year-old boy was attacked by several youths and suffered a cardiac arrest, say police.BBC News - Top stories - France -
French diver makes Olympic slip-up
Elite French diver Alexis Jandard slipped on the 3-meter board during the opening ceremony of the Paris Summer Games aquatic venue. As CBS News' Ian Lee reports, despite his faux pas in front of the VIPs, Jandard hinted that his ego was bruised ...CBS News - Top stories - France -
Elite French diver laughs off slip-up during pre-Paris Olympics event
French Olympic diver Alexis Jandard suggests an embarrassing slip-up in front of his country's president hurt his ego more than his back.CBS News - World - France -
WATCH: French diver slips during pool inauguration ceremony ahead of Paris Summer Olympics
French diver Alexis Jandard says his back is fine — but his ego, not so much — after he slipped on the board while taking part in an inauguration ceremony ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.ABC News - Top stories - France -
French couple with 159 cats banned from having pets
A woman, 68, has been diagnosed as having Noah syndrome, a condition associated with animal hoarding.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Mystery tunnel discovered near Paris prison
Tunnel under construction found near La Santé prison does not appear to be part of an escape plan, local official says. A mysterious tunnel under construction has been discovered near a prison in southern Paris during routine electrical works, ...The Guardian - World - France -
Remains of missing French toddler Émile Soleil found in French Alps
Bones were discovered near the hamlet of Le Vernet, close to where the boy went missing in 2023. French police are searching for clues to how a boy who disappeared eight months ago died after the discovery this weekend of his partial remains.. In ...The Guardian - World - France -
French unions threaten strikes during Olympics
Public workers are pressing for bonuses and perks to skip holidays and work during Paris gamesFinancial Times - Business - France -
Disneyland Paris conjures up bumper profits despite strikes
Theme park generates $343.4m in profit for Hollywood giant as it shores up wider business amid weaker box office returns. Disney’s Parisian theme park complex has delivered a welcome boost to the embattled Hollywood giant, generating $343.4m ...The Guardian - World - France -
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'Europe could die,' France's Macron says as he calls for stronger defense and economic reform
President Emmanuel Macron appealed for stronger, more integrated European defenses and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States.NBC News - Top stories -
Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
The first six of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France have landed at an air force base near Zagreb with a welcome ceremony attended by top officialsABC News - World -