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Interact with art in 'Euphoria: Art is in the Air' at Grand Palais

At the Grand Palais in Paris, art is no longer something you merely observe. 'Euphoria: Art is in the Air' invites visitors to touch, enter, and even float within the art.

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Did Macron say that Africa still needs France in order to 'thrive'?

A false statement attributed to the French President has been circulating on social media.

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D-Day veterans return to Normandy to honour the fallen 81 years on

On the shores of Normandy, where Allied forces landed 81 years ago, a small group of World War II veterans gathered to remember those who never came home.

Design

Louis Vuitton fights Portuguese liqueur firm over 'same logo' use

Louis Vuitton has filed a lawsuit against a small Portuguese liqueur firm it accuses of using a logo too similar to the French luxury fashion label's own famous lettering.

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France

Murder of Tunisian man sparks France's first far-right terrorism probe

Hichem Miraoui, a 46-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in Puget-sur-Argens, southern France, on Saturday.

Art

Banksy’s new artwork temporarily (and naughtily) defaced in France

The artwork in Marseille was vandalized, with the lighthouse and its poignant message turned into a penis with an added pair of testicles. Thankfully, the "national sport" in the southern city was promptly rectified.

France

Pornhub suspends access in France in protest over age verification law

Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures.

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French officer faces murder trial for killing of teenager in 2023

The shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer sparked a wave of violent riots across France.

Europe News

France eyes stricter laws for attacks on police after PSG win riots

The remarks come in the wake of nationwide riots and hundreds of arrests after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win.

United Kingdom

UK pressures France to crack down on small boat crossings

Opposition politicians in Britain say that smugglers are exploiting a French law that bars police from acting once migrants are in the water.

Europe News

France arrests three people over attacks on Jewish sites in Paris

The three suspects behind the apparent antisemitic vandalism are Serbian nationals who were reportedly apprehended while trying to leave France.

Culture news

Why did activists steal the wax statue of Emmanuel Macron from museum?

The wax statue of Emmanuel Macron was stolen from the famous Parisian museum Le Musée Grévin and placed in front of the Russian embassy. Here’s why.

Europe News

Hundreds arrested as clashes continue around PSG's league victory

The winners of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to the Champs-Élysées, which overnight on Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with riot police.

United Kingdom

Daily number of migrants reaching UK on small boats hits 2025 high

While France and the UK have increased joint operations, British officials say French police should be empowered to intercept boats before they leave.

France

Netanyahu criticises Macron over attacks on Jewish sites in Paris

The Israeli PM's reaction came after several locations were sprayed with green paint early on Saturday in the French capital's 20th arrondissement.

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Two dead, hundreds arrested during PSG Champions League celebrations

Around 200 people were injured, 21 of whom were policemen. One officer is in an induced coma after being hit in the face by fireworks.

France

Emmanuel Macron on 'crusade against the Jewish state,' Israel says

During a three-hour televised interview earlier in May, Macron said Europe should consider sanctioning Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are thought to be now facing starvation.

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Music experiment at French zoo aims to improve animal behaviour

At Branféré Zoo, music is being used in a behavioural study to see if it helps animals socialise or reduces aggression. Sessions last seven minutes.

Travel News

More than 1 million people took a night train trip in France in 2024

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.

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French court to rule on 25 suspects in crypto kidnapping attempts

Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday.