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Gaza flotilla: Paris launches an inquiry on the treatment of activists

The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced on Friday that he had referred the matter to the courts following reports of humiliation, rape and acts of torture against activists on board the Gaza flotilla.

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France inches towards symbolic repeal of 'Code noir' slavery law

France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as "crimes against humanity."

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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner forced out of French Open due to heat

Sinner received medical attention and left the court and minerals were added to his drink when he returned but he wasn't able to continue.

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‘Electrification is key to save Europe’s industry,’ IEA tells Euronews

The International Energy Agency's chief Fatih Birol told Euronews that the EU should embrace the 'age of electricity' to boost industrial competitiveness.

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France to be first country in Europe to reimburse weight-loss drugs

France will cover the costs of weight-loss drugs from 15 June, according to the country's health minister.

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More French women say sex is less important, according to new study

According to a new study by the French Institute of Public Opinion, Gen Z women generally place less importance on sex and are more open about masturbating. As for being in a relationship without having sex? More than half of young women don’t rule it out as an option.

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France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris

France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

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EU countries reject Russia's threat against diplomats

Russia's notification urging diplomats in Kyiv to leave "as soon as possible" has been denounced by EU countries as intimidation. Germany, France, Spain and Poland have summoned Russian ambassadors in protest.

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The heatwave affecting Europe is 'unprecedented and historic'

Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France.

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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.

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Limiting trade with Israeli settlements is 'normal' - French minister

France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.

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Two French boys abandoned in Portugal to be returned to France

The Juvenile Court ordered that the two boys, aged four and five, be returned to their country of origin after French authorities decided to place them in the care of social services.

Economy

Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in 100 years

France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.

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France has been bracing for extreme heat for years. Is it prepared?

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

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Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records

Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks.

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Two swimmers killed as French authorities warn of deadly riptides

Warm weather across France attracted large crowds to the Gironde coastline in the southwest despite dangerous sea conditions. Authorities said over 30 people were rescued, while two others lost their lives after being caught in strong currents.

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Two minors held after 12-year-old found dead with towel around neck

Rennes's public prosecutor said a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and a girl later came forward; both are in custody as divers search the nearby Vilaine for clues.

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Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status

Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.

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Father of abandoned French children found in Portugal breaks silence

The father of the two children abandoned in Portugal says he is awaiting official permission to see them adding that he has thought about them "every second" since learning of their disappearance.

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Three Lake Constances: Europe's biggest underground drinking water

For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted.