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Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal

While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.

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French prime minister lauds Pelicot's courage in historic rape case

The public prosecutor's office has demanded the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced that the government would provide additional funds to support victims of domestic violence.

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France makes a multi-million euro offer for Atos' computing activities

The division includes the company’s artificial intelligence activities and its supercomputers, which can be used for nuclear deterrence.

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French far right threaten to collapse government over budget

Only last month, the French government survived a no-confidence vote brought by the left as the far-right abstained from voting.

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French prosecutors demand max sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband

The rape trial of 51 defendants in the southern French city of Avignon has shocked France and sparked a national discussion on sexual violence.

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Ukraine losing ground in Kursk, says military source

Over 100,000 Kursk residents were displaced after Kyiv's troops came over Russia's western border in August.

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Macron marks 80th anniversary of the liberation of Strasbourg

French President Emmanuel Macron attends commemoration ceremonies of Strasbourg liberation.

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What is H, the French AI start-up backed by Europe's richest person?

The French company created a buzz and hundreds of millions of euros in investment before it had even released its first AI product.

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French, British Foreign Ministers warn of risks of 'Putinisation'

The two Foreign Ministers met in London a day after UK and French daily papers published a joint article in which they criticised the invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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China extends visa-free entry to Bulgaria, Romania, Malta and Japan

China's rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism.

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French farmers block Bordeaux port in fourth day of nationwide protest

Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector.

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France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 release

Beaujolais Nouveau was officially uncorked at midnight on 20-21 November 2024, continuing a cherished tradition that dates back to the 1950s and gained global popularity in the 1980s.

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Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets its Parisian debut

At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage.

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Robbers steal diamond-encrusted snuffboxes in raid on Paris museum

The 18th century snuffboxes were on loan from the Louvre and part of an estimated €1 million haul stolen by the robbers in a 'very violent raid'.

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Le Pen criticises prosecutors for seeking a 'political death sentence'

The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is "politicised" and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office.

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Farmers block highway near French-Spanish border

Farmers have staged protests throughout the week across France, saying the EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens their livelihoods.

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‘World’s most famous watch’ to go on display in London

A watch made for the last queen of France will form part of the Science Museum’s Versailles: Science And Splendour exhibition, which opens next month.

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Rivalry intensifies between French watchdogs over electricity pricing

The French competition watchdog warns artificial pricing is unhelpful for consumers and stifles market rivalry. The energy regulator disagrees.

Crossing Cultures

Gardens of culture: French grandeur & Chinese serenity

A co-production with CGTN

In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we explore two iconic garden models - a grand French masterpiece and a tranquil Chinese oasis - to discover how nature and design reflect the cultural identities that shaped them.

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Gisèle Pelicot calls out rape culture in historic French trial

Gisèle Pelicot's trial against her husband and more than 50 other men who raped her shocked France and triggered nationwide protests raising awareness against sexual violence.