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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

Culture news

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.

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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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Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting al-Sharaa

The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international outrage.

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Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council'

The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's new chancellor heads to Poland.

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Does France have any protection from a major power outage?

After an electricity blackout plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, France remained largely untouched. But how vulnerable is the country to such an event?

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No room to stay: France's shrinking space for Ukrainian refugees

As France faces an economic downturn and funding dries up, housing options for displaced Ukrainians are dwindling.

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Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Macron, a complex relationship

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

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Why French women are striking for equality within the Catholic Church

To highlight the importance of women's role in the Church, a Catholic feminist organisation is calling on women to go on strike during the 40 days of Lent.

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