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Nathan Joubioux

Economy

Fuel prices: Sébastien Lecornu promises €10 cut per fill-up

In France, pump prices are among the highest in the European Union. The government has moved to cut the price per litre by 12 to 18 centimes, the Prime Minister said on Monday.

Economy

France's borrowing rate keeps rising, hitting its highest level since 2002

The new rise in France's ten-year borrowing rate, now close to 5%, shows investors' mounting distrust of a public debt that keeps climbing.

Culture news

French literary sensation faces claims of using AI

Quebecois writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for several major literary prizes, rejects accusations from the "Balance ton Claude" account and says in a statement he has faced racist attacks since arriving in France.

Culture news

France's literary season: a uniquely French phenomenon?

Again this year, several hundred novels come out at the end of summer for the "rentrée littéraire". But what does this event look like in other European countries?

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Climate

What role will climate play in France's presidential race?

After a summer of extreme weather, can France's political parties rise up to the challenge of climate change?

Business

'Shared passion' for Dragon Ball Z brings Saudi-funded parks to France

A €6 billion Saudi investment will create three theme parks near Paris, born from a "shared passion" for Dragon Ball Z and anime Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discovered during talks in Riyadh last December.

Europe News

Sophie Adenot becomes first French woman to conduct spacewalk at ISS

The goal of the six-and-a-half hour spacewalk is to replace a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA.

Travel News

In Paris, tourists increasingly choose cycling to explore the city

On Paris's streets, bicycles are increasingly common, and tourists play a big part. Guided bike tours have boomed in recent years.

Business

France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from next week

Despite a raft of measures in recent years, cold calls still plague daily life in France. The government has now opted for a tougher crackdown.

Europe News

More than 170 migrants rescued after Channel boat catches fire

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has highlighted a sharp fall in successful Channel crossings since the start of the year.

Business

France tightens checks on foreign purchases of 'sensitive' firms

Until now, the Economy Ministry had a say whenever a foreign company bought 25% or more of a French business; that threshold has now been cut to 10%.

Business

"He politicises his stance": X, a turning point in Bernard Arnault's communication

The LVMH chief has joined X to hit back at Le Monde after its lengthy probe into his empire and private life, breaking with the media shyness that long defined Bernard Arnault.

Europe News

'Marine Le Pen is France's last hope', says Musk

In a post on X on Wednesday, Elon Musk backed Marine Le Pen ahead of France’s presidential vote, prompting claims of foreign interference and electoral risk.

Culture news

Cirque d'Hiver begins major renovation

Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished.

Culture news

Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence

Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spotlight the political, diplomatic and military figures of independence.

Climate

Heatwave kills 18 people in France, including two children

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

Earth News

Paris invites locals to cool off in canal during 40C heatwave

The city would rather make canal swimming safe rather than spending time pulling people out of the water, says Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire.

Business

French luxury giant Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing flagship store

The French group has made it clear that it is not leaving the Chinese capital for good, as it now plans to focus on brands and products better aligned with the new expectations of Chinese consumers.

Europe News

Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: Youth worker on trial

The trial on Tuesday is the second since revelations of sexual abuse in Paris after-school services, amid a widening scandal with probes at more than 110 institutions since the start of the year.

Culture news

South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul

Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new chance to grow internationally.

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