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Cannes' David Lynch tribute: Where to begin with Mylène Farmer?

Her tribute to David Lynch was a highlight of this year's opening ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. Mylène Farmer is royalty on the French pop scene, but if you've never listened to a single of her albums, here's a much-needed starter pack...

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France vows to expel Algerian diplomats in latest tit-for-tat move

This latest episode in the diplomatic tug of war between the two countries comes a month after Algeria expelled 12 French officials from the country in mid-April — a move which France reciprocated.

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Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris

In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

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French President Emmanuel Macron to make state visit to UK in July

State visits to Britain are particularly prized by some heads of state because they come with a full complement of royal pomp and circumstance.

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Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set

The case is widely seen as a key post- #MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Cannes Film Festival officially says 'non merci' to nudity

It's a 'non merci' from Cannes to any flesh on the red carpet (or any other area of the festival). The new policy has sparked attention, as sheer and "nude dresses" are a current red carpet staple...

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French scientists denounce poor conditions as Macron courts US talent

France's president is hoping to position his country as a thriving scientific hub to attract US academics, but domestic researchers say they have been worn down by government cuts.

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French AI minister on mission to ‘protect minors’ from social media

“In the absence of a European agreement, France will have to take action,” Clara Chappaz said.

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Suspect in murder of man killed in French mosque repatriated to France

Before handing himself in to Italian authorities in connection with the murder of a 22-year old Malian man named Aboubakar Cissé, the suspect spent three days on the run.

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Watch the live restoration of Courbet's masterpiece at Musée d'Orsay

Musée d'Orsay is restoring Gustave Courbet’s A Burial at Ornans live. Art lovers can watch the process, led by Cinzia Pasquali, until mid-2026.

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From French fishing roots to OpenAI: What we know about Fidji Simo

The rising star from the south of France was the first in her family of fishermen to graduate university, talked her way into a job at eBay, and is now joining OpenAI.

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France's Beauval Zoo welcomes first golden snub-nosed monkeys

For the first time, three golden snub-nosed monkeys from China have been introduced to France's Beauval Zoo, marking a milestone in conservation efforts.

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From sanctions to solar flare: Iberian blackout still fuels fake news

With no official confirmation yet as to the cause of the unprecedented blackout, Euroverify fact-checks some of the unfounded theories that continue to run rampant online.

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Algeria issues two arrest warrants for Gouncourt winner Kamel Daoud

The author is accused of having used the story of a survivor of a massacre during the Algerian civil war without her consent – an accusation he denies. Daoud’s publisher denounced the “violent defamatory campaigns orchestrated by certain media close to a regime whose whose nature is well known.”

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Friedrich Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France and Poland to reinforce European unity on Ukraine and trade.

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Merz visits France and Poland in first overseas trip as chancellor

Merz's trips come the day after his historic defeat in the first round of voting in the German parliament, the Bundestag.

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Syria's Interim leader al-Sharaa visits Paris in first European trip

The visit comes amid renewed bloodshed, coming a week after clashes between forces loyal to al-Sharaa and fighters from the minority Druze community that left nearly 100 people dead.

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YIMBY: Are community benefits the secret to Europe’s green transition?

Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isn’t easy.

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Is Emmanuel Macron playing pope-maker ahead of next week's conclave?

The French president held a series of meetings with cardinals and other Church officials while in the Italian capital last weekend, leading the press in Italy to speculate whether he is attempting to push the conclave into picking a French candidate to be the next pontiff.

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Tens of thousands of people took part in May Day rallies across Europe

Rallies and demonstrations were organised across multiple major European cities on Thursday to commemorate Labour Day, calling for higher pay, greater equality and the protection of workers' rights.