European leaders to visit US to discuss ending Ukraine war, says Trump
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French education system in shock after LGBTQ teacher’s suicide
After facing two years of harassment over her sexuality, a school principal in the central Cantal region of France took her own life on 1 September. In the aftermath of the tragedy, unions and rights groups are leading calls for greater protection for teachers.
French PM Bayrou's marathon talks unlikely to avert no-confidence vote
French PM François Bayrou is meeting political leaders to avoid a no-confidence vote on 8 September, but opposition remains strong, casting doubt on his success.
What's next for France as PM Bayrou faces government collapse?
French Prime Minister François Bayrou risks losing a crucial confidence vote in parliament next Monday. The outcome could trigger government collapse, budget plan delays, or even snap elections.
French PM launches podcast to defend his 2026 budget cuts
Under fire for his unpopular €44-billion savings plan, PM François Bayrou has decided to turn to YouTube and a podcast series to try to convince the French public.
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France drops 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Gaza as crisis worsens
Jean-Noël Barrot urged for more humanitarian aid in Gaza, where 40 tonnes were recently dropped. A WHO report warns of severe famine affecting thousands of children.
France suspends Gaza evacuations over antisemitic posts by student
French authorities have halted evacuations from Gaza after a Palestinian student, Nour A., was found to be under investigation for antisemitic content on social media.
Diplomatic row between Paris and Madrid over Jewish teens escalates
Accounts of what happened differ and have led to allegations of antisemitism, which have been rejected by both the airline and the Spanish authorities.
Israel's Rafael threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown
Rafael and other Israeli arms companies were blocked from exhibiting at the Paris Air Show for refusing to remove attack weapons from display. The firms say the move is discriminatory and are preparing legal action.
Drones take center stage as Europe races to catch up at Paris Air Show
Europe is attempting to close the gap with the U.S. and adapt to a new era of high-intensity warfare.
Mental health innovations take centre stage at VivaTech Paris
With nearly 14,000 start-ups, and artificial intelligence stealing the spotlight, this year’s tech fair puts a surprising focus on mental health
French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion
The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.
France leads crackdown on #SkinnyTok while Brussels plays catch-up
The move comes as European countries sound the alarm on TikTok’s impact on youth mental health. Experts warn the app still hosts dangerous content under different hashtags.
French farmers protest as parliament clashes over agriculture bill
The proposed law reflects a broader shift across several EU countries to ease environmental regulations, as farmers continue to battle surging prices and a cost-of-living crisis.
Roland Garros bids moving farewell to the 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal
In a moving tribute, the 14-time champion took a final bow on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, the tennis court he dominated for many years.
French prison staff doubt renting cells abroad will solve overcrowding
With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries?
French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faced a high-stakes parliamentary hearing on Wednesday evening, testifying under oath about what he knew or didn't know regarding decades of alleged abuse at a Catholic school in southwestern France.
Macron returns to national stage with big words but few concrete steps
In a three-hour televised interview, Emmanuel Macron made his return to the national spotlight after keeping a low profile on domestic affairs since dissolving the French parliament last year.
French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide
The end-of-life bill is back in the legislative process after it was interrupted by French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of parliament last year.
When art meets activism: A powerful collage for press freedom in Paris
Young volunteers and artists displayed a united front to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of expression as they highlighted the challenges of modern journalism to mark World Press Freedom Day.
80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended
The commemoration saw a parade of veterans' associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada, Cameroon, the US and UK.
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