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Cognac makers say they are being 'sacrificed' amid EU-China trade war

French brandy is at the heart of a commercial dispute between Beijing and Brussels over Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).

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Russian forces on the verge of capturing Selydove, Ukrainian army says

The Russian army is pushing to enter the eastern Ukrainian city and could take control over the city within days, according to the Ukrainian military.

Travel News

Travellers warned of queues at borders as France ramps up checks

France’s current border controls will end on 31 October, but a new set of checks will come into effect from 1 November.

Culture news

France considers introducing charges to visit Notre-Dame de Paris

The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, wants to levy an entrance fee of five euros for tourists in order to fund restoration work of religious buildings.

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Nearly €1 billion in aid for Lebanon pledged at international summit

The war between Hezbollah and Israel has seen areas of southern Lebanon and Beirut pummelled by airstrikes.

Economy

Eurozone business activity contracts again, but Germany improves

The eurozone's private sector activity contracted slightly in October, marking the second consecutive month of decline.

Europe News

French authorities report two dead in failed English Channel crossing

Authorities said 46 other people were rescued from a heavily overloaded inflatable boat that got into difficulty.

Business

Legalising online casinos? France places a bet on solving budget woes

Lifting the ban on online casino games will help to combat illegal sites, says the government. It could also bring in much-needed tax revenue.

Green News

French MP proposes ban on certain type of bottled water

France has various schemes in place to lessen plastic usage, but the proposed bill would go further still.

Europe News

French transport minister promises concrete action after meeting cycling associations

François Durovray met with cycling associations following the tragic death of 27-year-old Paul Varry.

Travel News

Second French city sets up ‘Airbnb brigade’ targeting owners

Mayor Benoît Payan says he wants to stop holiday rental owners from “wanting to make money off the people of Marseille”.

France

French transport minister to meet cycling groups after cyclist death

After the tragic death of cyclist and advocate Paul Varry, allegedly killed by an SUV driver in Paris, protests have erupted across France, demanding safer roads for people on bicycles.

Business

Doliprane-maker Sanofi confirms exclusive talks with US firm CD&R

The American private equity firm has agreed to French government demands about protecting jobs and investment in France.

Europe News

Italy and France hit by severe flooding after heavy rain

The red and orange weather alerts in place across Italy are expected to remain in place until Tuesday.

Ukraine

France pledges support for Ukraine's proposal to end war with Russia

A key element of Ukraine's 'victory plan' would be a formal invitation into NATO, which the West has been reluctant to consider until after the war ends.

Cinema

Isabelle Huppert awarded the Prix Lumière & key masterclass takeaways

Isabelle Huppert was awarded the coveted Prix Lumière. Euronews Culture attended the ceremony, as well as her masterclass. Here are the 10 things we learned.

Europe News

Clear-up under way after severe flooding in central France

French weather agency Météo-France said as much as 700 millimetres of rain fell in in 48 hours in some local areas in the southern regions of Ardèche and Lozère.

Europe News

Barnier says Albania migrant processing plan won't work for France

Last week, Italy formally opened two return hub centres in Albania under Rome's jurisdiction, where it plans to process thousands of asylum-seekers outside its borders. But the plan has proved controversial, especially among human rights campaigners.

France

What is the story behind French far right-funded schools?

In France, donors have been funnelling money into institutions which fully align with conservative values.

Cinema

Behind the upcoming Serge Gainsbourg animated documentary

The new animated film, ‘Gainsbourg: Rue de Verneuil’ is based on 11 hours of interviews with the iconic French singer, two years before his death.