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Diplomatic crisis grows as France investigates Algerian influencers

A series of arrests has raised tensions between the two countries, whose diplomatic relationship started to sour last year.

Niger

Austrian woman kidnapped in northern Niger by unknown armed men

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the abduction of the development worker, who also faced kidnapping threats back in 2021.

France

Viral petition calls for Gisèle Pelicot to receive Nobel Peace Prize

Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of sexual abuse, is hailed as a national icon in France for her bravery in court.

France

EU will defend its borders, France says after Trump's Greenland threat

The French foreign minister said the bloc must become stronger after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take control of Greenland.

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United Kingdom

McDonald's UK faces new harassment claims after firing staff for abuse

McDonald's UK CEO Alistair Macrow's said hundreds of new allegations of abuse by workers at the fast food giant are "abhorrent and unacceptable".

France

Macron accuses Sahel of being 'ungrateful' for fight against terrorism

The French president's words have sparked a backlash, with African leaders calling out his "contemptuous attitude".

France

Six on trial in France for second attack 10 years after Charlie Hebdo

Six men face trial for a 2020 knife attack outside Charlie Hebdo's former offices, five years after the deadly 2015 attacks.

Culture news

French activist Shanley Clemot McLaren on fighting cybersexism

Shanley Clemot McLaren received an award for her fight against cybersexism at the Young Activists Summit - held at the UN on 19 November - alongside four other activists aged under 30 years old.

Culture news

Here are some controversies ahead of Notre Dame de Paris' reopening

The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, whose historic bells were silenced following 2019’s devastating fire, will soon echo again with fresh chimes. Although the Cathedral will reopen on 7 December, the process has been far from smooth. Take a look at some of the twists and turns along the way.

Culture news

Arthur Frommer, author of 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day', dies aged 95

Arthur Frommer's guidebooks revolutionised leisure travel, by convincing average Americans to take budget holidays abroad.

Lifestyle

Backlash against women shaving their heads to protest Donald Trump

Women are shaving their heads on TikTok to protest Donald Trump's reelection, as part of the 4B movement. In reaction, cancer survivors and alopecia victims have been condemning this trend, while Trump supporters have been mocking it.

Culture news

US election results push social media users from X to Bluesky

There's been a wave of exits from Elon Musk's X following Donald Trump's re-election. Some users have moved to Bluesky, which has 14.5 million users as of November, up from nine million last September.

Culture news

Filming of Amanda Knox series in Perugia sparks local backlash

Film crews were met with banners reading “Rispetto per Meredith” ("Respect for Meredith") as they arrived to start shooting the eight-part series.

USA

US election: How much are podcasts affecting the Harris-Trump race?

While polls show that presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remain tied in crucial swing states, they are dedicating some of their key last media campaigning moments to podcasts. How much influence do these shows have?

Food and Drink

SIAL: Inside the food festival setting the next big food trends

You could call it the Glastonbury of the food world. Marking its 60th anniversary in Paris, the SIAL fair has played host to some 7,500 food exhibitors from 200 countries over the past week. It may be closed to the public, but this is where food trends are set.

France

What is the story behind French far right-funded schools?

In France, donors have been funnelling money into institutions which fully align with conservative values.

North Korea

North Korean troops in Ukraine: How powerful is Pyongyang's army?

The exact size of the North Korean military remains unknown, but according to analysts, it has tested nuclear weapons six times and developed ballistic missiles capable of reaching continental US.

France

Europol targets gang charging up to €15,000 for fake wine

The operation saw agents raid 14 locations and arrest six people — including one "high value target".

France

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson seeks political asylum in France

The Sea Shepherd founder has been in custody in Denmark since he was arrested in Greenland in July.

France

French government to survive no confidence vote with far-right backing

The Tuesday vote comes as Barnier's fragile government faces a major challenge to get next year's budget approved, despite not having a majority in parliament.

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