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Mohamed Mbougar Sarr from Senegal wins France's Goncourt Prize

The winner of the Goncourt Prize receives a symbolic cheque of 10 euros but a guarantee that their novel will be published in thousands of copies

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'Thank you very much, dear Angela': Macron bids farewell to Merkel

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel for a valedictory visit as she bows out after 16 years in power. Merkel receives the Grand Cross, the highest distinction of the Legion d'Honneur, France's chief honour.

France

Macron piles on the praise during Merkel's farewell visit to France

It was a case of "Au revoir, Angela" as Merkel made a farewell visit to France as German chancellor.

France

UK-France fishing row talks set to continue in the coming days

Paris and London will continue to discuss the thorny issue of fishing licences "early next week," a UK government spokesperson said Thursday following a bilateral meeting in the French capital.

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Tunisia

Tunnel discovered near French ambassador's residence in Tunisia

Anti-terrorism officials and prosecutors are investigating the tunnel.

France

French bishops to weigh damning child abuse revelations in Lourdes

For a week, the 120 members attending the meeting will discuss the findings highlighted in the report published on October 5 and devote almost half of their work to the fight against violence and sexual assaults on minors.

France

French aid worker slammed for returning to where she was taken hostage

"It is a form of irresponsibility with regard to her own security but also with regard to the security of our soldiers," said a spokesman for the French government.

World News

'Intentional deceit': French ambassador slams Canberra over AUKUS deal

France's ambassador blasted Australia for scrapping a submarine deal in favour of an AUKUS pact.

Work

French startups demand tech support from presidential hopefuls

In a so-called 'Manifesto of French Startups', companies are calling on those running in the upcoming elections to boost France’s tech credentials.

France

Macron to give Merkel highest French distinction on farewell visit

Angela Merkel will leave politics after a new German government is formed, expected in December.

The Kitchen

Julien Gautier's Bresse chicken cooked in vinegar recipe | The Kitchen

The French take their chicken seriously, and Bresse chicken is known to be the best.

France

French police officers shoot man who had threatened them with a knife

Two French railway security officers shot and wounded a man in Paris's Gare Saint-Lazare station after he had threatened them with a knife.

World News

Australia's PM says he won't take 'sledging' from France on submarines

Australian PM Scott Morrison said he wouldn't take "slurs" or "sledging" from France after Emmanuel Macron said he was lied to over a submarine deal.

World News

France, India agree to boost Indo-Pacific ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to boost ties in the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit.

My Europe Series

Why are France’s far-right politicians paying visits to Viktor Orban?

Marine Le Pen met with Hungary's Viktor Orban after Eric Zemmour attended a political conference with him. Here's a look at why far-right political candidates are heading to Budapest.

Italy

Biden tells Macron US 'clumsy' in Australian submarine deal

The meeting between Biden and Macron on Friday is their first since last month's announcement of an Australia-UK-US security pact in the Indo-Pacific that resulted in France losing a multi-billion submarine deal.

United Kingdom

UK PM seeks to calm tensions amid post-Brexit fishing row with France

“The ties that unite us, that bind us together, are far stronger than the turbulence that currently exist in the relationship,” said Johnson in a bid to soothe tensions with Paris over a worsening fishing row.

Culture news

Cambridge University college returns looted cockerel to Nigeria

The cockerel used to be displayed in Jesus College's dining hall, but it was removed in 2016 following the rise of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

Destinations

Visit Monaco and live like a star, even if it's just for a day

The second smallest country in the world is known for its glamorous casinos, fast cars and decadent restaurants, here’s what to see when you visit.

France

Fraudster posed as Brigitte Macron's nephew to get luxury treats

The suspect had claimed he was related to the French president's wife to get luxury treats, including a hotel stay in Morocco and F1 Grand Prix tickets.

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