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HeritageWatch.AI seeks to safeguard cultural heritage from crises

HeritageWatch.AI, a new collaboration launched in Paris, combines satellite imagery, 3D modelling, and AI to provide real-time data that will help protect cultural heritage sites from disasters and conflict.

13/02/2025

Europe News

EU Commission to propose a simpler, policy-focused long-term budget

“The status quo is not an option,” the European Commission said in a communication laying the groundwork for the upcoming proposal on the next long-term budget (2028-34).

12/02/2025

Europeans' Stories

Who's afraid of the EU-Mercosur Agreement?

Vilified by some, defended by others and misunderstood by many, the “Mercosur Agreement” is a passionate subject these days on farms across the European Union and especially in France.

12/02/2025

France

French PM says he will sue over school abuse cover-up allegations

François Bayrou rejected accusations he covered up sexual abuse in a school his children attended, stating he would sue the media outlet behind the story for defamation.

12/02/2025

Europe News

EU leaders and lawmakers condemn Trump's sanctions against ICC

Several of the bloc's member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there.

12/02/2025

France

European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China 

EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced a €200bn package to push the nascent AI industry in the EU.

11/02/2025

France

US VP Vance challenges Europe's 'excessive regulation' of AI

Trump's VP on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that too much control could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI’s risks.

11/02/2025

Green News

NGOs take French government to court over destructive fishing practice

Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France’s legal commitments to protecting marine ecosystems.

11/02/2025

Tech News

Here's what has been announced at the AI Action Summit

An artificial intelligence (AI) summit in Paris this week has seen the launch of new partnerships, foundations, and projects. Here are some of the major announcements from day one.

11/02/2025

France

France pushes for EU to step up military AI efforts

Members of the global military community gathered on the side-lines of an AI summit in Paris to discuss how recent developments are impacting ongoing - and future - conflicts.

11/02/2025

Tech News

World leaders and tech giants converge in Paris for AI summit

The Paris summit, which will be attended by companies such as Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, aims to reach a consensus on guiding the development of artificial intelligence.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Budget cuts spark stern response from France's Académie des beaux-arts

With severe budget cuts hitting France’s arts sector, the Académie des beaux-arts warns of threats to creativity and democratic freedoms.

10/02/2025

Work

Trade union calls on AI Summit to 'urgently confront' impact on jobs

In a statement shared exclusively with Euronews Next, the group issued a warning to governments from around the world gathering for the Paris summit.

10/02/2025

Lifestyle

Exceptional vehicles: the best of Rétromobile 2025

It's been a record breaking year for entries and sales at the Rétromobile show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 49th edition was marked by the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS, which took pride of place among the 1,200 collector vehicles and 550 exhibitors.

10/02/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Where in Europe has the longest school summer holidays?

President Emmanuel Macron said that he wants to review the amount of time French pupils get off for the summer, claiming that France has longer holidays than other countries. How does it compare to the rest of Europe?

10/02/2025

Tech News

AI Action Summit in Paris: This is everything you need to know

From who is there to what will be discussed, Euronews Next takes a look at what can be expected.

10/02/2025

Europe News

French PM Bayrou survives third no-confidence vote over budget rift

François Bayrou remains French Prime Minister after surviving a no-confidence vote, ensuring the adoption of the contentious 2025 budget plan.

05/02/2025

Work

French AI start-up Mistral partners with government job search agency

The Paris-based start-up was founded in 2023 and has been widely cited as a European rival to the US AI giant Open AI.

05/02/2025

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Rare vintage cars at Paris' Grand Palais for Bonhams' auction

Collectors and enthusiasts gather at Paris's Grand Palais to admire 100 classic cars, including a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM, ahead of Bonhams' auction on 6 February 2025.

04/02/2025

Europe News

France's National Rally disinclined to censure prime minister

RN leader Jordan Bardella cited the risk of instability if the current executive were to be overthrown — and the Socialist Party has also announced that its MPs should not support a motion tabled by the far-left LFI.

04/02/2025

EuroVerify

Brigitte Macron targeted again by false transgender rumours

False rumours that Brigitte Macron is transgender have been spreading for years. Now Candace Owens, an American far right commentator, has published a video repeating them and gaining millions of views.

04/02/2025

Culture news

'Stand up for culture!': French artists unite against budget cuts

Protests have spread across France after the government's forced budget announced severe cuts to the culture and arts sector.

04/02/2025

Europe News

French PM Bayrou faces no-confidence vote after budget plan push

The confidence vote will likely be held as early as Wednesday, with the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) stating it will put forward a motion to try and topple François Bayrou's recently appointed government.

03/02/2025

Culture news

French director Christophe Ruggia convicted in landmark #MeToo trial

French director Christophe Ruggia has been found guilty of sexually assaulting actor Adèle Haenel during the early 2000s, but avoids jail time. This is France's first major #MeToo trial in Paris.

03/02/2025

Sport

Judo Grand Slam 2025: The Grand Finale in Paris!

All the latest developments of the Paris Judo Grand Slam 2025.

03/02/2025

Sport

Paris Grand Slam: An Incredible Start To 2025! 

Welcome to France, kicking off the 2025 season of the World Judo Tour in style at the historic Paris Grand Slam. Still buzzing with energy from the 2024 Olympics. This is judo at its finest.

02/02/2025