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Final curtain falls at legendary Paris cabaret club Chez Michou

Death of flamboyant owner Michel Catty spelled the end for the Montmartre institution that’s entertained audiences from across the world for more than half-a-century.

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Bruni-Sarkozy charged with witness tampering in husband's Libya case

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is charged with witness tampering in her husband Nicolas Sarkozy's campaign finance scandal involving Gaddafi's funds. She’s released on bail with contact restrictions, excluding her husband. She provided clarifications during interrogation.

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Fans rejoice as Spain reaches Euro 2024 final

Spain beat France 2-1 in a high-intensity match.

France

French parliament faces complex puzzle after election

A fractious political climate and deep ideological divisions make finding common ground extremely challenging.

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Napoleon’s ornate pistols sell in France for €1.69m

Napoleon tried to use the guns on himself after defeat, but his grand squire removed the gunpowder. France's culture ministry recently classified them as national treasures.

Business

French elections: Political and fiscal risks persist, experts warn

France's legislative election results have left the political landscape fragmented. The left-wing New Popular Front's unexpected win shifts the National Assembly's balance, creating economic uncertainty.

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Spain reach Euro 2024 final after beating France with 2-1 comeback

Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo overturned France's lead to send La Roja to the Berlin final and stay on course for a record fourth European title.

Germany

Despite relief over French far-right defeat, Germany has concerns

France's shocking snap election has presented a number of twists and turns after the left wing surged to stop the far right taking power at the very last minute. But how will this affect France's relationship with Germany?

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Ploughing Peace, the Eiffel Tower on Italian soil

Italian land artist Dario Gambarin created a two-acre depiction of the Eiffel Tower in a Verona crop field to honor the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

Markets

European markets prepare for French political turmoil

The second round of the French election forecasts a possible hung parliament, with the left-wing coalition unexpectedly gaining the most seats. Despite political uncertainties, the euro pares early losses.

Markets

Ahead in the markets: European election effects and US inflation data

This week, investors will closely monitor the market reactions to the French election in Europe. Additionally, both China and the US are set to release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, providing insights into the inflation trajectory of the world's two largest economies.

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Left-wing coalition wins most seats in French legislative elections

But the result puts France in uncharted territory as it's never experienced a parliament with no dominant party. What happens next largely depends on the deeply unpopular president, Emmanuel Macron.

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Voting continues in France's pivotal legislative election

France could have its first far-right government since the Nazi occupation in World War II if the National Rally wins an absolute majority.

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No majority, no obvious coalition: What is next in France?

The victorious left/green New Popular Front and an unexpected surge in votes for president Macron's liberal Ensemble alliance have beaten Marine Le Pen's nationalists into third place in France’s legislative assembly elections.

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French election second round turnout nearly 60% at 5 pm

As the second round of voting in France continues, a far-right government could come to power. However, most analysts suggest a hung parliament is more likely.

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France's legislative runoff elections explained

Voters in France cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of what's being tipped as crucial snap parliamentary elections that could produce the country's first far-right government since World War II.

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France overseas residents begin voting in second-round of elections

Sunday's legislative elections in mainland France will be decisive, with parties fighting to steal votes from a strong far-right force.

France

Are French and Italian far-right and far-left free of antisemitism?

Far-right parties in France and Italy struggle against the blunders of their own extremists while being vocally pro-Israel. Meanwhile, the far-left pro-Palestinian narrative often skids into a fierce anti-Israeli rhetoric.

France

National Rally's absolute majority in France doubtful, polls show

Even though Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's far-right party and its allies are hardly set to win an absolute majority, the latest polls show they could garner the support of centrist and right-wing maverick voters.

Economy

What are the economic stakes in France's second round election?

Analysts concur that fiscal risks for France would increase if Marine Le Pen's National Rally secures an absolute majority, though latest polls suggest this outcome is unlikely.

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