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Dinosaur fans get special treat at Jurassic World exhibition in Paris

Real-life replicas of dinosaurs wooed visitors at the exhibit that opened on Satuday

18/04/2018

Cult

Cate Blanchett heads up a starry female-dominated jury at the 71st Cannes film festival

In a year when the #MeToo movement has dominated the headlines, Festival director Thierry Fremaux said he was conscious of gender balance in the organisation of the festival.

18/04/2018

France

French boules players banned from wearing blue jeans

French sport tries to smarten up image ahead of Olympics.

18/04/2018

France

More rail misery in France

Fourth wave of strikes bite as parliament passes radical reforms critics say will lead to privatisation.

17/04/2018

Europe

Macron to Europeans: Nationalism is not the answer

French president calls for rebuilding the EU as a bulwark of democracy

17/04/2018

Economy

"The European project needs to be explained further"

Political science students from Strasbourg discuss the future of Europe

17/04/2018

Europe

French president challenges 'inward-looking nationalist selfishness' in Europe

Emmanuel Macron targeted populist sentiment and pushed for a more united Europe in a highly anticipated speech in the European Parliament.

17/04/2018

Europe

Macron to outline his vision for Europe

French President addresses European Parliament at crucial moment

16/04/2018

France

France's Macron 'convinced Trump to keep troops in Syria'

Emmanuel Macron has defended the Syria air strikes in a TV interview, calling them "legitimate".

15/04/2018

France

Violent clashes break out with 300 protestors and police near Nantes

The gendarmes were stopping demonstrators who wanted to rebuild a squat which was destroyed by 2,500 police this week.

15/04/2018

Earth News

Artworks exploring man’s role in the universe

Fondation Louis Vuitton's new exhibition features artworks by Murakami, Matisse, Cattelan and more.

13/04/2018

France

Here's what you should do if you see Islamophobia, says Parisian artist

Would you know what to do faced with Islamophobia? French artist Maeril has created a cartoon advising bystanders how to ignore harassment into insignificance.

13/04/2018

Earth News

A visit of Martin Margiela's Retrospective Exhibition at Palais Galliera

Inside the first retrospective devoted to Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela, tracing back his career from spring-summer 1989 to spring-summer 2009

13/04/2018

France

French President Emmanuel Macron said France has proof of chemical weapons

President Macron also said they will decide whether to strike back when all the necessary information has been gathered from Syria.

12/04/2018

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Emergency services taken by surprise by avalanche

French emergency services were taken by surprise in Tignes as an avalanche forced them to flee a hillside.

12/04/2018

France

Full Cannes Film Festival lineup announced

All eyes are on Paris as the lineup of the 71st Cannes Film Festival is being unveiled during a live press conference from the Champs-Elysees.

12/04/2018

France

No Netflix films at the Canne Film Festival in May

It's after organisers banned the streaming platform's films from competition for its refusal to release them in cinemas.

12/04/2018

Earth News

The citrus elixir of Menton

The lemon which attracts big chefs around the world

11/04/2018

Smart Regions

The Mediterranean helps boost the energy needs of Marseille

In partnership with the European Commission

An eco-sustainable and intelligent energy network is benefiting a neighbourhood in Marseille through a project called 'Massileo', which is backed by European Cohesion Policy funds. It could soon be rolled out in other countries, such is the interest it has sparked.

11/04/2018

Earth News

We tried agritourism and a Malbec wine tour in southwest France

We did a gastronomic journey in the Lot Valley tasting Malbec wine, black truffles from the market and saffron, and it's a must try.

11/04/2018

France

France strikes expected to cost hundreds of millions for public companies

Air France and SNCF have estimated the costs of the strike

11/04/2018

France

French riot police mobilise as protest camp evacuation continues

Squatters seek to maintain alternative community.

11/04/2018

France

France's Macron defends Saudi arms sales, to hold Yemen conference

France's Macron defends Saudi arms sales, to hold Yemen conference

10/04/2018

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Scenes from airport protest camp as French police continues evictions

French activists have clashed with riot police for a second consecutive day in western France as authorities continue to evacuate a protest camp erected nearly a decade ago to block construction of an airport.

10/04/2018

France

French students continue protests against education reform

Universities were blocked and students marched in Paris on Tuesday

10/04/2018

Earth News

How to look Parisian: a smart guide to French style

Inès de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet give out their secret tips and addresses to look like a stylish Parisian.

10/04/2018