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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

'Sad and angry': How French restaurants rip off tourists

"I went to the Esplanade restaurant with my American friend. It was my second time going there, and I wanted to show her this wonderful restaurant! We were charged for menu items we did not order (twice...). "The markup was huge... it was a shame because the first time, I'd had such a lovely experience with my husband. "When you want to share the beauty of France with someone and it turns ugly, it's like watching a loved one fail at something they're typically good at," Taurie said.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

Nobody thinks a government bond crisis is going to happen but Wall Street is talking about it anyway | Fortune

Europe's fiscal instability, especially in France and the U.K., makes U.S. government bonds appear a relative safe haven despite rising U.S. deficits.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French physiotherapist jailed for multiple rapes

A former physiotherapist in Villiers-sur-Orge was sentenced to 15 years for raping and sexually assaulting multiple patients and his teenage niece.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French PM vows new government early October, no 'austerity' budget

French Prime Sebastien Lecornu vowed he would finally appoint a new government by the beginning of October, adding that it was "out of the question" that he would propose an austerity budget, in an interview published Friday. Lecornu was named by President Emmanuel Macron to stabilise a political crisis on September 9 as the seventh premier of his mandate.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Teen who stabbed teacher in eastern France in hospital with severe self-inflicted injuries

A 14-year-old pupil stabbed his 66-year-old music teacher in the face and later inflicted life-threatening wounds on himself in a classroom in eastern France.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Why the French taxman might raid your bank account on Thursday

Nearly five months after income tax declarations were filed and two months after tax notices were sent out, the first French income tax payments are due to be collected on Thursday, September 25th. For those who owe €300 or less, the full amount will be taken in a single instalment. The bank account to be charged will be the one that you have provided to the fiscal authorities. If there have been any changes, you should notify your tax office as soon as possible.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Macron receives standing ovation as France follow UK in recognising Palestine

France recognised the state of Palestine, joining several countries that have recently recognised Palestine, while Israeli actions make immediate change on the ground unlikely.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
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France defies Trump, recognizes Palestinian statehood

France recognized a Palestinian state at a U.N. conference despite U.S. opposition, attracting broad diplomatic participation but creating no immediate changes on the ground.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
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France warns mayors against flying Palestinian flag next week

Prefects were ordered to block Palestinian flag displays on French public buildings ahead of France's formal UN recognition of a Palestinian state.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Frenchman denies killing wife as high-profile court case begins

Cédric Jubillar denies murdering his wife Delphine, who disappeared in December 2020; he is on trial amid intense media scrutiny and no body found.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

French towns fly Palestinian flag despite gov't ban before recognition

Dozens of French mayors hoisted Palestinian flags defying an order to observe neutrality as France prepares to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

French Muslims on alert after severed pig heads found at nine mosques

Severed pig heads were left at nine mosques in Paris, triggering a French investigation into possible foreign interference and community shock.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

65-year-old retirees in France now have higher incomes than working-age adults-meanwhile, American boomers can't even afford to retire | Fortune

French retirees over age 65 now earn slightly more income than the country's working-aged adults due to generous pensions and high wage replacement.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron Is on His Last Legs

"Did you see what happened in Nepal?" Mehdi asked his friends gathered early this Wednesday morning alongside hundreds of other demonstrators outside an east Paris hospital where healthcare workers are on strike. He was referring to the protesters who set fire to the Nepalese parliament and forced the resignation of the country's prime minister. The analogy was lost on nobody. The French, too, are exhausted by a political system stretched to its limits.
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#the-white-lotus
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UN court rules in favor of France in Equatorial Guinea mansion dispute

The African country filed a case at the International Court of Justice in 2022, alleging France is violating international law by refusing to return assets seized during a corruption investigation into Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, a vice president of Equatorial Guinea and the son of long-serving President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mbasogo. Equatorial Guinea asked the court for a series of urgent orders, known as provisional measures, to return the swanky mansion on one of Paris's most prestigious streets, Avenue Foch,
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France news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks

French parliamentary commission recommends banning under-15s from social media and imposing overnight digital curfews for 15–18s after finding TikTok exposes minors to harmful, addictive content.
#political-instability
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Thomas Adamson: As he names another loyalist PM and protesters take to the streets again, Macron looks cornered - and out of ideas

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou resigned after losing a crushing confidence vote, marking France's third head-of-government toppling in 14 months and continuing political instability.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 weeks ago
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ANALYSIS: Has France really become 'ungovernable'?

A split parliament, repeated mass protests, and frequent government turnover have produced persistent instability that challenges effective governance in France.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Thomas Adamson: As he names another loyalist PM and protesters take to the streets again, Macron looks cornered - and out of ideas

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from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago

France vs Iceland: Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Thuram and Hernandez start in World Cup qualifier

France beat Ukraine but PSG's Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué suffered injuries, prompting PSG to demand improved medical coordination between clubs and the national team.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

At least nine pigs' heads found outside mosques in Paris region

At least nine pigs' heads were left outside multiple mosques in the Paris region, some bearing President Macron's surname, prompting a police investigation into hate crimes.
France news
fromThe Globe and Mail
3 weeks ago

Morning Update: France's debt crisis takes down another PM

François Bayrou resigned after parliament rejected his austerity budget, leaving Macron to find a new prime minister amid rising public debt and political instability.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Francois Bayrou to resign as French PM as government collapses to spark crisis Europe live

Francois Bayrou resigns, forcing Macron to appoint a new prime minister to attempt passing the budget amid a deeply divided parliament.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

The White Lotus Is Headed to France-Here's 5 Camera-Ready Hotels With Chic Design Built In

The White Lotus season four rumors have been white hot lately. The hit HBO Max show's creator Mike White has landed on France to host the murder-mystery anthology's comically out-of-touch guests, per a new report from Deadline. While neither HBO nor White (who also serves as writer and director of the series) have confirmed the speculation, France, with its rich cultural history, idyllic landscapes, and a flair for all things luxury,
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fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago

Prediction: France vs Iceland - Soccer News

France aim to avoid an upset against confident Iceland at Parc des Princes after both teams won their opening World Cup qualifying matches.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

French datacenter biz signs 12-year nuclear pact with EDF

Those in France at least will now be partly powered via a CAPN, in addition to long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Data4 already has in place for solar and wind energy. The contract involves a "cost and risk-sharing mechanism" based on the actual volumes of energy produced - a so-called behind-the-meter arrangement where it can secure energy at a reduced cost over the long term.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Women's Rugby World Cup roundup: France blitz South Africa to set up Ireland quarter-final

France enjoyed a one-sided 57-10 victory over South Africa at Franklin's Gardens to take top spot in Women's Rugby World Cup Pool D, scoring nine tries with two each for Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez. They will take on Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter next Sunday in the last eight. The scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus earned a second straight player of the match award for orchestrating France's highest score over the Springbok Women in front of a sellout crowd of 15,000.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The French government is on the brink and Le Pen is the only winner | Paul Taylor

France's Fifth Republic constitution no longer delivers stable governments, risking extended paralysis, fiscal crisis, and political instability after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's likely ousting.
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fromSoccer News
4 weeks ago

Deschamps strongly defends decision to play Dembele - Soccer News

Didier Deschamps defended playing Ousmane Dembele despite a hamstring setback, insisting Dembele was fit when introduced and the injury was unrelated.
fromwww.bavarianfootballworks.com
4 weeks ago

Around the Horn: Bayern Munich international edition

Josip Stanisic is not in Croatia squad against Faroe Islands tonight as he's attending the birth of his daughter in Germany. He should be in contention for the next game against Montenegro on Monday. Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano started for France. Olise scored and Upamecano continued his staunch defensive play: France has not conceded a single goal in its last 500 minutes of play with Dayot Upamecano on the field.
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from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

Ukraine v France - Line-ups, stats and preview

France enter World Cup qualifying as strong favourites under Didier Deschamps' final campaign, while Ukraine face historical World Cup-qualifying struggles.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

I survived the Gaza genocide only to witness firsthand Western complicity

France publicly supports Ukraine while suppressing Palestinian solidarity; Gaza faces genocide enabled by Western powers, including France.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Extreme summer heat of 2025 is 'turning point', says French minister

We all know that the summer we are experiencing is in many ways a turning point,
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Family of French woman killed by ex-partner to go to court to find out why she was not protected

The family of a woman killed by an ex-partner who bombarded her with hundreds of messages and calls will ask a judge on Monday to force the French authorities to explain why they failed to protect her. Sandra Pla had complained to police three times about Mickael Falou's threatening behaviour over a period of six months, but her application for a protection order was rejected.
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fromThe Good Life France
1 month ago

A French recipe for happiness - The Good Life France

Birthdays focus on simple pleasures: family, many animals, health, local auberge meals, and improving French through formal lessons and planned immersion.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer's death

"This is not about creator safety, customer safety, or the well-being of the industry, but rather a politicised narrative that takes advantage of a tragic personal loss," Kick told BBC News.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israeli children refused access to leisure park in southern France

A leisure park manager in southern France was detained for allegedly refusing Israeli children access, prompting condemnation as religious discrimination and violating French republican principles.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

OPINION: France's 'block everything' movement is reminiscent of the rise of the Yellow Vests

We are shutting up shop. We refuse to produce, to consume, to run, to servewhen the country is brought to a halt, the real power will appear. It is in our hands. The first demand of the more radical Bloquers is to be paid by the state for staying in bed indefinitely. Others, less ambitious, seem to envisage only a one-day protest.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

French government demands answers over streamer's death

The French government is investigating the death of streamer Raphael Graven, who experienced mistreatment during livestreams.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

What do we know about the call to 'blockade France' on September 10th?

The group aims to achieve the withdrawal of the 2026 Budget proposed by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, emphasizing a need for total public involvement.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Tell us: What is the most disappointing French tourist attraction?

Travelers often find that popular French tourist sites are overcrowded and overrated.
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fromInsideHook
1 month ago

France Is Divided Over Banning Child-Free Hotels

Debates are ongoing in France about banning children from hotels, with legislative action potentially looming.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

France says Mali's arrest of embassy worker on coup charges unfounded'

The arrest of Yann Vezilier highlights deteriorating relations between France and Mali amid accusations of coup plotting.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Call to ban intolerant' child-free resorts and hotels in France

Child-free resorts and adult-only hotels should be banned as they foster intolerance towards children, according to a French senator.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Emmanuel Macron decries antisemitic hatred' after memorial tree cut down

The felling of an olive tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi, a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006, caused outrage in France.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A ferry link between Scotland and France could be one step closer

A ferry linking Scotland to Europe could be one step closer to reality after a key border obstacle may be resolved. Ferry operator DFDS is planning on launching a service between the town of Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, and Dunkirk in France, as early as spring 2026, allowing for both passengers and freight to be transported between the countries.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Jenrick warns the UK 'is being scammed' by Paris as he films migrants heading to the Channel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

They just said that they don't think the police will be sent out. We've literally gone to a camp, found a group of migrants holding life jackets, watch them get on to a public bus in plain sight of everyone. We watch them walk through Dunkirk. And we've given £800 million to France, we didn't see a police officer the whole day and now we've just phoned them. It doesn't sound they even going to bother to come out.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

France opens 'quiet space' in major train station as part of autism project

The Gare de l'Est train station in Paris has opened an 'espace calme', a quiet space for those sensitive to noise and light, particularly for autistic passengers.
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fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

6.4 million Bouygues Telecom just had their data exposed in a huge data breach - and it's the second to hit French telecoms operators in a month

Bouygues Telecom, France's third-largest phone carrier, has confirmed a data breach which exposed personal data belonging to millions of customers across the country. The breach, affecting 6.4 million of its 27 million customers, includes contact details, contractual data, civil status data, and International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs).
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Giant fire in southern France under control DW 08/08/2025

Firefighters have contained a massive fire in Aude, France, which burned 17,000 hectares and caused one death, injuring 13 others.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Pins, Needles, and Paranoia: The French Needle Panic of 2025

Reports of syringe attacks at a French music festival were unsubstantiated and reflect a broader social panic influenced by cultural fears.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Can France's interior minister really confiscate your residency permit?

A foreign national's cigarette-lighting incident at a memorial has prompted France's interior minister to consider revoking his residency permit.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

OPINION: Yes, expats - France's anti-immigrant drift affects you too

All foreigners in France must abide by immigration laws, regardless of whether they identify as expats or immigrants.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Piercing Immigrant Drama of "Souleymane's Story"

Souleymane, an undocumented immigrant, fabricates his asylum story to secure refugee status in France.
fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

Mexico City celebrates the 700th anniversary of Tenochtitlan, marking its historical significance as the ancient Aztec capital that laid the foundation for the modern metropolis.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

French minister to take legal action against man who lit cigarette from memorial

I am filing a case immediately with the Paris state prosecutors so that this man will be found and sanctions imposed to make an example of him, Patricia Miralles, minister for veterans and remembrance, wrote on X.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

France Tops UK in Economic Firepower (PPP), but Germany Remains Supreme

France's purchasing power stands at $3.76 trillion, making it a leading economy capable of funding an elite military, positioning it as a significant global military power.
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fromAeon
2 months ago

We need a planetary system of diplomacy for the 21st century | Aeon Essays

Pheasant Island's peculiar yearly changing sovereignty symbolizes successful diplomacy between France and Spain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Three spectators die after car veers off road during French auto rally

Three spectators died after a car driven by a 22-year-old racer veered off the road during an auto rally in France. The driver and co-driver were hospitalized but not in danger.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Middle East crisis live: a quarter of Gaza's children are malnourished, says Medecins Sans Frontieres

According to Medecins Sans Frontieres, a quarter of Gaza's young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened last week were malnourished. Rates of severe malnutrition in children under five have tripled in the last two weeks alone, attributed to Israel's policy of starvation.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state

France will recognize Palestine as a state, adding diplomatic pressure on Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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