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1 in 10 French women smoke during pregnancy despite health risks

Smoking during pregnancy is linked to adverse health outcomes for mothers and their newborns, but quitting smoking cold turkey can be very difficult.

Travel News

You can now be fined for going over the luggage limit on French trains

Starting from mid-September, passengers now face a €50 fine for exceeding the luggage allowance.

Europe News

2024 Paralympics ends with light show and two world records

Spectators paid tribute to Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died on Thursday after she was set on fire in what police said was an attack by her partner. Cheptegei ran the marathon at the Paris Olympics last month.

Europe News

What will be the legacy of the 2024 Paris Paralympics?

The Paris Paralympic Games broke records with 169 participating delegations and 165 media outlets covering the event. But what long-lasting legacy will remain now that the Games are over?

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Europe News

Christian pilgrims in Lourdes evacuated after nearby river overflowood

Approximately 450 pilgrims to the Lourdes shrine in France were evacuated after heavy rainfall caused flooding, submerging the popular pilgrimage site.

Europe News

Thousands protest across France against Macron's choice of PM

They were responding to a call from a far-left party leader who criticised as a power grab the president's appointment of a right wing prime minister.

Europe News

New French PM to reopen debate on pension reform

In his first interview since his appointment as Prime Minister, Michel Barnier announced his desire to improve pension reform and promised 'concrete measures' to control migratory flows while respecting the budgetary framework.

Europe Decoded

Former Commission chief Juncker praises Barnier as 'one of the best'

While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator.

Tech News

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says French arrest was 'misguided'

Durov was arrested in Paris last month as part of an investigation into abuse images, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions linked to the app.

Europe News

France's new PM promises to respond to 'anger' of the people

President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country's bitterly divided legislature and end the political turmoil that has roiled Macron's presidency.

Europe Decoded

Who is Michel Barnier, the man primed to be France's next PM?

A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and also as the chief EU negotiator for Brexit.

Europe News

France: Macron nominates Michel Barnier as the country’s new PM

Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament.

Europe News

France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM?

Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.

Europe News

Migrant boat seen crossing Channel a day after 12 lost their lives

French politicians urge the UK government to take action against the migrant deaths.

Europe News

Boat filled with migrants attempts another English Channel crossing

The journey comes a day after at least 12 people died in a failed attempt to journey across the tumultuous English Channel.

Culture news

Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album

As one way of keeping the summer festivities going, how about we bring back the Olympics album to celebrate the great music of Paris 2024.

Europe News

Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools

If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country.

Tech News

Will Telegram’s legal woes and X’s Brazil saga shake up social media?

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested and charged for how he ran his platform and in the same week, Elon Musk’s platform X was banned in Brazil.

Europe News

At least 12 migrants dead after boat sinks off northern France

Medical teams have rushed to the scene after the boat, carrying more than 50 migrants, got into trouble in the English Channel.

Economy

Why is European manufacturing still in such a critical state?

Europe's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with August's PMI indicating a deepening downturn. Germany and France lead the decline, while rising costs pose additional challenges.