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Democratic Republic Of Congo

France puts former DRC rebel leader on trial over wartime atrocities

The landmark trial is only possible because of a French law which allows its courts to try suspected crimes against humanity that took place overseas.

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France’s first urban cable car in the Paris region set to open

A new urban cable car, the first of its kind in the Paris region, is set to open in December, aiming to ease commutes for residents in the southeastern suburbs of the French capital.

World News

Europe commemorates Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I

Belgium unveiled a renovated memorial in Ypres, France's President Macron paid tribute, and the UK held wreath-laying ceremonies for Armistice Day, marking the end of WWI.

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Armistice Day: Paris marks 11 November with Macron honouring war soldiers

Emmanuel Macron marked the 11 November commemoration by honouring fallen soldiers and rekindling the Unknown Soldier's flame in Paris.

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Rembrandt’s rare 400-year-old lion drawing goes up for auction

A rare Rembrandt drawing, Young Lion Resting, could fetch up to $20 million at auction, with proceeds supporting wild cat conservation charity Panthera.

Europe News

Exclusive: Tribunal for Ukraine at risk over budget concerns

A pitch to create an international tribunal for Ukraine by the Council of Europe may be at peril over budget concerns. European donors believe the US will continue to disengage from supporting Kyiv under Trump, which complicates fundraising for the Europeans to cover the expenses.

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The Espelette red pepper festival: food, music, and thousands of visitors

In late October, the town of Espelette, in the Basque Country, celebrates its red pepper harvest with a festival featuring music, markets, and communal meals, drawing up to 20,000 people.

France

Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal after court ruling

Sarkozy became the first former French head of state in modern times to be sent to prison after his conviction for criminal conspiracy on 25 September.

Lifestyle

Paris launches lottery for burial plots next to famous artists

Fancy having your final resting place next to the stars? Parisians are being offered the chance to win a burial spot among some of history's most famous artists, including the Doors' Jim Morrison, author Oscar Wilde and French singer Édith Piaf.

France

French auditors slam Louvre for focusing on projects over security

France's audit office reported that the Louvre prioritised acquisitions over security, leaving fire safety plans incomplete for 20 years and lagging in camera installations.

The Cube

Is France going to link its digital ID to your social media accounts?

Misleading narratives about digital IDs are commonplace online, as various European countries and the EU itself gear up to introduce them to the public.

Europe News

Where are the Russian assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say

The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?

France

Driver rams car into people on French island of Île d’Oléron

The arrested man is not on France’s database of radicalised individuals (FSPRT) but was known to police for a string of minor offences, including damage to property.

Europe in Motion

'On the wrong path': Which European countries think they're doomed?

Which European country is the most pessimistic about its future? What are Europe's top concerns? And which European country worries about war more than Israel?

France

Risky to stay, costly to go: French companies in Russia face dilemma

Many French corporate giants have withdrawn from the Russian market, either because of the difficulties of doing business in a heavily sanctioned country or the potential PR disaster of staying.

Culture news

Prix Goncourt: Laurent Mauvignier wins France’s top literary prize

The oldest and most prestigious literary prize in France has been awarded to Laurent Mauvignier, who succeeds Kamel Daoud, winner of the Goncourt prize in 2024 for “Houris”.

Business

France may block Shein for childlike sex dolls as it opens Paris store

French authorities warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast-fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

France

Four Bulgarians sentenced for defacing Paris Holocaust Memorial

Judges found the 'red hands' graffiti was part of a coordinated campaign to stir division in France, echoing a previous pro-Russian disinformation operation.

World News

Darminin's prison visit to Sarkozy sparks legal complaint by lawyers

France's justice minister visited former President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Santé prison in Paris on Wednesday evening, sparking a legal complaint.

The Cube

Is Belgium too small a country to use its new fighter jets?

French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has always been taken into account, according to Belgian authorities.