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Notre Dame Cathedral unveils new spire
Scaffolding that shrouded the top of Notre Dame Cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 was removed Tuesday, revealing the new spire.
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McDonald's close to becoming French soccer league title sponsor, reports say
The top-flight French soccer league, where Kylian Mbappe plays, reportedly could be renamed “Ligue 1 McDonald’s” in a lucrative sponsorship deal.
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Abortion becomes a constitutional right in France
France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution despite criticism by anti-abortion groups.
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Climate activists throw soup at glass protecting Mona Lisa in Paris as farmers' protests continue
Two climate activists have hurled soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system. It comes as French farmers have been protesting for days across the country against several issues, including low wages. Two women with the words “FOOD RIPOSTE” written on their t-shirts could be...
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Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister
Gabriel Attal has been named as France’s youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
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Plane traveling from Dubai to Nicaragua stopped in France for human trafficking probe
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
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Ethan Mbappé, 16, makes league debut for PSG, joins brother Kylian on the field
Sixteen-year-old midfielder Ethan Mbappé, brother of star Kylian, made his league debut for the French champion on Wednesday.
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Miss France winner Eve Gilles defends her pixie haircut from critics
Miss France winner Eve Gilles responded to critics of her pixie hairstyle, sharing, “No one should dictate who you are.”
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French actor Gerard Depardieu seen making sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women has come under scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
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Attacker kills 1 and injures 2 in Paris; expresses anger over treatment of Palestinians, police say
France’s interior minister says police have arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others.
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Paris metro tickets to increase during 2024 Olympics
Paris metro tickets will almost double during the 2024 Olympics, the French capital region’s president said on Tuesday.
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France destroys Gibraltar 14-0 for record win in European Championship qualifying
France’s 14-0 rout of Gibraltar on Saturday marked the biggest ever victory in European Championship qualifying.
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The Louvre Museum in Paris is being evacuated after a threat while France is under high alert
The Louvre Museum says it is closing for the day and evacuating all visitors and staff after it received a written threat.
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Bedbugs are making France anxious ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics
Bedbugs go wherever people go, and they have become a nightmare haunting France for weeks causing concern for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Notre Dame reconstruction chief says new spire will be completed in time for Paris Olympics
The 12th century cathedral is also being equipped with cutting-edge fire protection systems following the devastating 2019 fire.
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Palace of Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary and hosts King Charles III for state dinner
France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III’s state visit at one of its most magnificent and emblematic monuments: The Palace of Versailles, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary.
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Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for gold medal with France at Paris Olympics
French phenom Victor Wembanyama reaffirmed his commitment to play for his country on home soil at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation
Apple has agreed to install updates for iPhone 12 smartphones in France after French regulators ordered the company to stop selling the model.
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American in Paris says it's ‘weird' to put butter on a sandwich, causing European uproar
An American expat living in Paris is being mocked online by Europeans after saying she found it “weird” that French people put butter in their sandwiches.
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Thierry Henry looking to coach France to Olympic gold at Paris Games
The French Olympic team last won gold at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles, and new manager Thierry Henry intends to put that right.