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Tech News

will.i.am launches new AI-driven platform to 'co-pilot' creativity

In an exclusive conversation with Euronews Next, will.i.am talks AI, the future of creativity, and his new AI-powered platform to “co-pilot” creation.

15/07/2023

France

Bastille Day under tight surveillance in France

Should the festivities and fireworks for France's Bastille Day be cancelled or not? A dilemma for some mayors faced with the risk of urban violence and the threat of fires.

14/07/2023

France

France celebrates Bastille Day with tribute to India and extra police

France celebrates its Bastille Day with a tribute to India and an increased police presence to deter protests after the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk.

14/07/2023

France

France posthumously awards journalist Arman Soldin killed in Ukraine

France posthumously awarded AFP video journalist Arman Soldin, who was killed while working in Ukraine, the Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honour) on Thursday.

14/07/2023

France

Bastille Day: Macron tries to woo India's Modi

France is staging a seduction campaign for visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, guest of honour at Friday's annual Bastille Day parade.

14/07/2023

Sport

Ion Izagirre soloes to victory in mid-mountain Tour de France stage

The 169-kilometre stage took riders across the Beaujolais vineyards on a route with two big climbs in the second half of the trek. The first two hours of racing were furious, with several dozen riders dropped over the first 25 kilometres.

13/07/2023

Europe News

European Parliament backs EU funds for weapon & ammunition production

It will be the first time that the European Union directly funds the making of items, such as artillery.

13/07/2023

Green News

Heatwave forces French nuclear power plants to limit energy output

The high temperature warning has come early this year but will affect fewer nuclear power plants.

13/07/2023

Travel News

France riots: Advice for holidaymakers going to Paris or Marseille

French cities have been rocked by violent protests in recent weeks. Here's what you need to know about ongoing tensions.

13/07/2023

Culture news

Europe's biggest festival of Japanese culture opens in Paris

To celebrate Japan World Expo 2025, the official mascot Myaku-Myaku is travelling abroad for the first time and making an appearance in Paris.

13/07/2023

Culture news

Meet the prisoners playing jazz with professional musicians

"When I come to the music workshop, I'm not in prison", says one of the inmates at the Saint-Quentin-Fallavier detention centre in France, where prisoners played with musicians of the 'Jazz à Vienne' festival.

12/07/2023

Culture news

Czech-born writer Milan Kundera dies aged 94

Czech television has announced the death of Czech-born writer Milan Kundera aged-94 best-known for his novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being.

12/07/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Green algae protest against farming in France

Activists call for the end to the construction of industrial cattle farms in Brittany, where nearly half of France's more than 3000 factory farms are situated.

11/07/2023

France

French authorities ban fireworks sales ahead of Bastille Day

The ban won't be lifted until Saturday 15 July and follows almost a week of nationwide riots sparked by the police shooting of a 17-year-old in Paris

10/07/2023

Culture news

John Galliano's designs go on display in Paris

As a private collection of the British fashion designer's pieces are spotlighted in the French capital, Euronews Culture asks if it's possible to separate a talent from their opinions.

10/07/2023

France

Far-right violence on the march, warns French intelligence chief

Recent incidents involving harassment of mayors indicate that hardcore groups are becoming emboldened.

09/07/2023

France

Paris gets a facelift as it prepares to host the 2024 Olympic Games

It's a little over a year until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the city is buzzing with extensive construction projects. However, the city council is looking beyond the Games as it seeks to make the city more climate-friendly.

09/07/2023

France

Demonstrators defy police ban and protest against police brutality

A dozen deputies from La France insoumise attended the rally for Adama Traoré, despite it being banned

08/07/2023

France

French police seize thousands of cannabis plants in Alpine raid

An eight-month investigation uncovered an enormous growing operation near Grenoble.

08/07/2023

Culture news

Paris Fashion: The best haute couture on show this week

This week began with civil unrest raging across France forcing some some high end labels to cancel shows and events, Nonetheless, Paris fashion's Couture Week has been hailed as one of the best yet.

07/07/2023

Culture news

Chloé Creative Director Gabriela Hearst to exit French luxury brand

After months of speculation, the Uruguayan-born 46-year-old has confirmed she's leaving the French luxury label after a tenure of just three years.

07/07/2023

Travel News

Tourists in France refuse to be put off by social unrest

As the holiday season begins, how is the world's number one holiday destination coping after a week's unrest?

07/07/2023

France

Macron threatens to cut off social media during protests

French president Emmanuel Macron claims that protesters are using Snapchat, TikTok, and Telegram to film violent events and organise illegal gatherings.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Paris Fashion Week: Stunning couture designs unveiled amid protests

Paris Fashion Week's couture shows have commenced this week amidst extensive protests and riots in the capital. Here are some of the highlights from this highly-discussed event thus far.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Festival d'Avignon brings theatre to a mediaeval castle in France

The Festival d’Avignon has kicked off in France bringing a month long of theatrical festivities to its mediaeval city location.

05/07/2023

France

Fundraiser for French police officer who shot teen closed down

The family of the dead 17-year-old and politicians have filed complaints over the controversial crowdfunder.

05/07/2023