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More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
Read full article: More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for UkraineMilitary officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine.
Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposal
Read full article: Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposalPoland and Baltic nations have welcomed a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using Franceās nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats.
Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposure
Read full article: Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposureFrench fashion house CourrĆØgesā runway show is a study in contrastsāminimal yet bold, structured yet fluid, restrained yet expressive.
Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy
Read full article: Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategyFrench President Emmanuel Macron says heās ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies.
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks
Read full article: France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talksThe French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraineās deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isnāt the only player.
French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
Read full article: French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in RomaniaThe notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from Romania.
Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winnings
Read full article: Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winningsThieves used a stolen card to buy a winning French lottery ticket worth 500,000 euros or $523,000.
With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next
Read full article: With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's nextThe French sports newspaper LāEquipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips.
French street artist Shuck One pays tribute to Black history at Pompidou Center in Paris
Read full article: French street artist Shuck One pays tribute to Black history at Pompidou Center in ParisFrench street artist Shuck One is honoring Black figures who shaped Franceās recent history on the mainland and overseas in an art installation.
French lawmakers mull banning headscarves in sport. Amnesty International says it's discriminatory
Read full article: French lawmakers mull banning headscarves in sport. Amnesty International says it's discriminatoryAmnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill this week that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions.
French Bulldogs return home after reportedly stolen, owners say
Read full article: French Bulldogs return home after reportedly stolen, owners sayTwo French Bulldogs that were stolen from a backyard earlier in February have been safely returned to their rightful owners. After nearly two weeks of uncertainty, Chewy and Nova are back in the arms of their family.
āTheyāre my best friendsā: Family pleads for safe return of stolen French bulldogs
Read full article: āTheyāre my best friendsā: Family pleads for safe return of stolen French bulldogsA San Antonio family is desperately seeking the return of two French bulldogs that were stolen from their backyard earlier this month.
Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris
Read full article: Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in ParisJD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trumpās more assertive approach to diplomacy.
Franceās government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here's what to know
Read full article: Franceās government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here's what to knowFrance's prime minister has used special executive powers to get the 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers.
Film director found guilty of sexual assault in Franceās first big #MeToo trial
Read full article: Film director found guilty of sexual assault in Franceās first big #MeToo trialA Paris court has found a filmmaker guilty of sexual assault on French actor AdĆØle Haenel when she was between 12 and 15 in the early 2000s, in the countryās first big #MeToo trial.
A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Read full article: A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in MaliOlivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali.
Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrest
Read full article: Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrestAlgerian lawmakers have condemned the European Parliament for a resolution criticizing the arrest of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal.
At Paris Fashion Week, Hermes menswear has a dash of jockey-style boldness
Read full article: At Paris Fashion Week, Hermes menswear has a dash of jockey-style boldnessHermes illuminated a gloomy Paris afternoon with its fall 2025 menās collection, as Veronique Nichanian turned to the racetrack for inspiration.
Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF says
Read full article: Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF saysThe United Nations Children's Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather.
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
Read full article: Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes officeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to āwake upā and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power.
Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the world
Read full article: Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the worldDavid Elder checks out Round Rock Donuts, an Austin-area restaurant that has earned a unique distinction.
France's Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisis
Read full article: France's Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisisFrench President Emmanuel Macron has met with Lebanonās newly elected President Joseph Aoun and vowed to support the small nation as it attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war and an economic crisis.
Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight security
Read full article: Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight securityOver 1,000 people attended a memorial ceremony in central Paris for the founder of Franceās main far-right party, Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died last week at the age of 96.
France's battered Mayotte islands hit by a new tropical storm just weeks after a devastating cyclone
Read full article: France's battered Mayotte islands hit by a new tropical storm just weeks after a devastating cycloneThe French territory of Mayotte is on red alert again with another cyclone heading toward the islands off Africa that were devastated by their worst storm in nearly a century last month.
Mayotte on red alert again as another cyclone heads toward the French territory off Africa
Read full article: Mayotte on red alert again as another cyclone heads toward the French territory off AfricaThe French territory of Mayotte is on red alert again with another cyclone heading toward the islands off Africa that were devastated by their worst storm in nearly a century last month.
Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision
Read full article: Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decisionSenegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise.
France's former President Sarkozy stands trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya's Gadhafi
Read full article: France's former President Sarkozy stands trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya's GadhafiA trial has opened of Franceās former President Nicolas Sarkozy and 11 co-defendants over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
A new French government is named after the previous one collapsed in a budget fight
Read full article: A new French government is named after the previous one collapsed in a budget fightFrench President Emmanuel Macronās office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the countryās budget.
France observes a day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in its Mayotte territory off Africa
Read full article: France observes a day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in its Mayotte territory off AfricaFrance marked a day of mourning Monday for victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated its poorest territory, Mayotte, over a week ago.
France's Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won't forget
Read full article: France's Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won't forgetFrench President Emmanuel Macron has traveled to the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte to survey the devastation wreaked by Cyclone Chido.
Survivors recount 'very apocalyptic' cyclone that ripped through French territory of Mayotte
Read full article: Survivors recount 'very apocalyptic' cyclone that ripped through French territory of MayotteFour days after the strongest cyclone in nearly a century ripped through the French island territory of Mayotte off the coast of Africa, survivors recalled the horror of a storm that caught many by surprise.
Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as France rushes in aid
Read full article: Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as France rushes in aidAn overnight curfew goes into force Tuesday evening as Mayotte struggles to recover from Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years.
Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,' top official says
Read full article: Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,' top official saysThe death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is āseveral hundredā and may run into the thousands.
Pope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France's Corsica awash in expressions of popular piety
Read full article: Pope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France's Corsica awash in expressions of popular pietyPope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic form of laicism, promoting the kind of popular piety that distinguishes the Mediterranean island from secular France as a bridge between religious and civic society.
Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability
Read full article: Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stabilityA spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and āguarantee the stability of the country.ā.
French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in Argentina
Read full article: French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in ArgentinaAn Argentine court has dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against two professional French rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in the country earlier this year.
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
Read full article: Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in comingEurope's economy has enough difficulties, from tepid growth to trade tensions with the U.S. Dealing with those woes is only getting harder due to the political chaos in the two biggest European countries, France and Germany.
An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on
Read full article: An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look onFranceās iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019.
Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks
Read full article: Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talksFrench President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp.
Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. Here's what comes next
Read full article: Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. Here's what comes nextThe reopening this weekend of Notre Dame is a succession of ceremonies to breathe life back into the iconic cathedral and celebrate the recovery from its devastating fire in 2019.
The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'
Read full article: The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing political opponents of trying to create ādisorderā and vows to stay in office until his term expires in 2027.
France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon
Read full article: France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soonFrench President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and said he will name a new prime minister within days.
French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
Read full article: French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962Franceās far-right and left-wing lawmakers have joined together to vote on a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign.
Franceās government looks on the brink of collapse. Whatās next?
Read full article: Franceās government looks on the brink of collapse. Whatās next?Franceās minority government appears to be in its final hours as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vow to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnierās Cabinet.
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
Read full article: Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support womenMelinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday.
French fans belt out homophobic chants with 'complete impunity' during game, campaign group says
Read full article: French fans belt out homophobic chants with 'complete impunity' during game, campaign group saysA French campaign group has renewed calls for authorities to take action against homophobic chanting by soccer fans, saying Marseille supporters belted out anti-gay slurs āwith complete impunityā during a home game against Monaco.
Notre Dame's reopening will have solemn rituals, grand opera, heads of state and high security
Read full article: Notre Dame's reopening will have solemn rituals, grand opera, heads of state and high securityThe reopening of Notre Dame this coming weekend will be a high-security affair, with a repeat of some measures used during the Paris Olympics.
The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
Read full article: The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wrapsFive years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, journalists entered the Gothic masterpiece for a first glimpse of its fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
For the first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French a massacre
Read full article: For the first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French a massacreFrance's President Emmanuel Macron has for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre.
Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
Read full article: Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from BrazilSupermarket giant Carrefourās support for French farmersā protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil.
France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget
Read full article: France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budgetFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has threatened bring down Franceās minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country's budget bill.
A Croatian corruption investigation snares the health minister and several others
Read full article: A Croatian corruption investigation snares the health minister and several othersCroatiaās health minister and several others were detained on Friday on suspicion of corruption as part of an investigation launched by the European prosecutorās office.
A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in war
Read full article: A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in warA French military task force with the festive name āChampagneā is wrapping up a mission thatās no party.
French prosecutors seek a 2-year prison sentence and ineligibility period against Marine Le Pen
Read full article: French prosecutors seek a 2-year prison sentence and ineligibility period against Marine Le PenParis prosecutors have requested a 2-year prison sentence against France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen and an additional 5-year period of ineligibility to run for office.
NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances
Read full article: NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliancesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine āto change the trajectory of the conflict.ā.
Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defended
Read full article: Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defendedMany European leaders have marked the end 106 years ago of World War I with warnings that liberty should be cherished and defended as armed conflict has returned to the continent.
France condemns a spat between Israeli police and French consulate staff at a Jerusalem church
Read full article: France condemns a spat between Israeli police and French consulate staff at a Jerusalem churchThe French foreign ministry says armed Israeli police forced their way into a French-owned church compound in the contested city of Jerusalem, briefly detaining two consulate members and prompting the top French diplomat to abandon his planned visit to the site.
French court convicts 18 in a major trial that casts light on the deadly migrant-smuggling trade
Read full article: French court convicts 18 in a major trial that casts light on the deadly migrant-smuggling tradeA French court has found 18 defendants guilty in a migrant-smuggling trial linked to the perilous English Channel route from France to the U.K. One of the ringleaders, from Iraq, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison and fined $218,000.
Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for change
Read full article: Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for changeRenowned French actor Anouk Grinberg says the sexual assault trial against fellow actor GĆ©rard Depardieu reflects the slow path toward awareness of sex abuse in France, especially in the film industry, after years of silence.
France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits Rabat
Read full article: France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits RabatMoroccoās King Mohammed VI has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco, kicking off a state visit with a series of bilateral agreements, including major investments in renewable energy and transportation.
7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash
Read full article: 7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlashFrench authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympicsā opening and closing ceremonies.
Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in France
Read full article: Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in FranceThe sensational trial of 50 men accused of raping an unwitting and unconscious French woman who was repeatedly drugged by her husband has exposed what critics say is a dark rape culture in the country.
MbappƩ's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim
Read full article: MbappĆ©'s representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claimFrench soccer star Kylian MbappĆ©ās representatives have rejected as āfalse and irresponsibleā reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country.
Macron says he's 'super proud' of his wife's cameo in 'Emily in Paris'
Read full article: Macron says he's 'super proud' of his wife's cameo in 'Emily in Paris'French President Emmanuel Macron says heās āsuper proudā of the cameo appearance by his wife, Brigitte, in the fourth season of the Netflix show āEmily in Paris.ā.
Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open call
Read full article: Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open callMelinda French Gates will grant $250 million to support womenās health around the world through an open call for nonprofits to apply for funding.
In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages
Read full article: In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languagesFor decades Senegal, a former French colony in West Africa, has been touted as the bastion of the French language in the region.
The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
Read full article: The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofitsU.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information.
French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbs
Read full article: French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbsThe critically acclaimed French film āLa Haineā is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic.
Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities say
Read full article: Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities sayAuthorities say several people have during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France.
French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'
Read full article: French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'Franceās First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show āEmily in Paris,ā parts of which were released on Thursday.
2 Italian and 2 South Korean climbers are found dead close to Mont Blanc's summit
Read full article: 2 Italian and 2 South Korean climbers are found dead close to Mont Blanc's summitFrench rescuers say they have found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc on the French side.
France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lights
Read full article: France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lightsFrance has defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games.
Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceās new prime minister
Read full article: Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceās new prime ministerPresident Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceās new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English Channel
Read full article: A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English ChannelThe deaths of a dozen migrants on the English Channel hasn't stopped more boats from attempting to cross from France to the U.K. Associated Press journalists watched a crowded boat make its way through the sea on Wednesday as French patrol boats monitored and crew threw life vests.
French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags on
Read full article: French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags onTwo French rugby players are heading back to France nearly two months after their arrest in the South American nation on charges of aggravated sexual assault.
A boat with dozens of migrants rips apart in the English Channel off France, killing 12
Read full article: A boat with dozens of migrants rips apart in the English Channel off France, killing 12Officials say a boat carrying migrants has ripped apart in the English Channel as they tried to reach Britain from northern France, and 12 are dead.
Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continues
Read full article: Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continuesArgentine prosecutors say they would let two French rugby players accused of violently raping a woman to fly home, even as the explosive case remained under investigation.
France's Macron says giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship was a good thing
Read full article: France's Macron says giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship was a good thingFrench President Emmanuel Macron is defending his governmentās decision to give special fast-track citizenship to Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov.
Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia
Read full article: Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from RussiaSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, shifting his country away from its dependence on Russian arms.
France's leftist coalition fumes over Macron's rejection of its candidate to become prime minister
Read full article: France's leftist coalition fumes over Macron's rejection of its candidate to become prime ministerThe leaders of France's main left-wing coalition have accused President Emmanuel Macron of denying democracy.
Preparing for the Paralympics, Paris reminds residents and visitors that 'game is not over'
Read full article: Preparing for the Paralympics, Paris reminds residents and visitors that 'game is not over'As Paris transitions from the Olympics to the Paralympics, the city is adapting both its venues and its energy for the next big event.