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Jean-Claude Van Damme faces sex trafficking charges in Romania

The actor allegedly met with several people under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with five Romanian models as a "gift." A lawyer for one of the alleged victims stated that “the person who received these services was aware of their condition.”

Art

Why has the Paris Metro banned a David Hockney exhibition poster?

Promotional material for the upcoming David Hockney exhibition in Paris has been banned because the artist is seen with a cigarette. Hockney described the situation as “complete madness”.

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Ralph Fiennes to make opera directing debut in Paris

The Oscar-nominated actor, most recently seen in 'Conclave', will direct in Paris next season.

Economy

French government set to lower growth target as Trump tariffs loom

The state’s revised forecast will be in line with predictions from the Bank of France, according to work minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet.

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World

Judge who convicted Le Pen under police protection amid online threats

A torrent of online abuse has been directed at Bénédicte de Perthuis, the judge who presided over the Paris court on Monday.

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French authorities clear migrant camps along Seine in Paris

With the winter truce over, Paris authorities began clearing migrant camps along the Seine, drawing criticism from NGOs over forced evictions and relocations.

France

Macron and Tebboune try to defuse France-Algeria diplomatic spat

After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together.

Europe News

Starmer blames lack of joint action for UK migrant arrivals by boat

Despite law-enforcement cooperation with France and work with authorities in other countries along the migrant route, more than 6,600 people crossed the Channel in the first three months of this year, the highest number on record.

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Trump and Musk blast embezzlement verdict as Le Pen plans appeal

The French far-right leader, who was convicted on Monday of embezzling EU funds and barred from the 2027 presidential election, said she will appeal.

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French regulator fines Apple €150 million over data collection tool

Without directly condemning Apple’s data collection tool, the antitrust regulator has determined that the conditions surrounding its implementation amounted to an abuse of a dominant market position. The decision comes at a time of tension between the US and the EU over the treatment of Big Tech.

Lifestyle

What’s with the viral anti-French trend on TikTok?

Moral of the story: don’t mess with the French.

Business

US demands that EU companies comply with anti-diversity order

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US, especially in government offices, claiming that they were discriminatory.

Climate

What do European aid cuts mean for climate funding goals?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

France

French court ruling could spell trouble for Le Pen's presidential run

Legal experts suggest the verdict against a local official from the French island of Mayotte could impact the outcome of the far-right leader's embezzlement trial.

Europe News

France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute

Last year, Beijing announced provisional tariffs on European brandies after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China.

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French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal given five year prison sentence

Sansal was arrested in November 2024 at Algiers airport. French President Macron has called on Algeria to release the writer.

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French prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy

The allegations can be traced back to 2011, when a Libyan news agency and Gaddafi himself said that the Libyan state had secretly funnelled millions of euros into Sarkozy's 2007 campaign.

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Ukraine calls for European military support as diplomacy grows

European leaders convened in Paris on Thursday to explore military and diplomatic strategies for bolstering Kyiv’s position in ceasefire talks with Russia amid escalating negotiations.

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Depardieu trial: Prosecutor calls for 18-month suspended sentence

“You’re going to declare Gérard Depardieu guilty of these sexual assaults,” the prosecutor told the court. The actor is being tried by a panel of three judges, who won't issue their verdict straight away.

Europe News

Jean-Noël Barrot says 'a new Europe is emerging' in talks in China

The French Foreign Minister's two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing's attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force.