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3-year-old child dies in cholera outbreak on French island of Mayotte

A child died of the diarrhoeal disease amid an ongoing outbreak in the French territory of Mayotte.

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Venice 2024: Isabelle Huppert to lead 81st Venice Film Festival jury

The actress will present the Golden Lion and other awards at the 81st edition of the annual film festival.

Economy

EU-China relations: The economic challenges yet to be resolved

No major deals have emerged from Chinese President Xi Jinping's European visit despite efforts to find common ground on a number of topics.

Culture news

Why are Cannes film festival workers calling for a strike?

A collective representing freelance film festival workers are calling for a strike during the Cannes Film Festival next week, to protest precarious working conditions.

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Europe News

Xi calls for global ceasefire during Paris Olympics

Trade issues topped the agenda, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warning, "For trade to be fair, access to each other's markets also needs to be reciprocal."

Business

Eurotunnel operator offers cash to attract new cross-channel services

Getlink says that there is capacity for 2.5 times more trains to use the Channel Tunnel on a daily basis.

Food and Drink

French bakers take back the title for longest baguette

After being dethroned by Italy in 2019, French bakers took back the title for "world's longest baguette" with a loaf that measured over 140 metres.

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WATCH: Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico City

Residents of Mexico City took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

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Sciences Po Paris Campus Closed Amid Gaza Protest

France's esteemed Sciences Po university announced the closure of its main Paris site on Friday, May 3, in response to a recent occupation by pro-Palestinian students. The closure follows a series of protests fueled by outrage over the Israel-Hamas conflict and the resulting crisis in Gaza.

France

At least one person dead after violent storms hit northern France

A 57-year-old woman was swept away by mudslides caused by extreme weather in the town of Courmelles.

Business

Which European country is the favourite of foreign investors?

For the fifth straight year, France has trumped Germany and the UK to become Europe's foreign investment hub.

France

How will the French far right affect Europe if they win the election?

The French far right is to win the European elections in France. Will the historical result affect the current EU political balance?

Business

OECD economic outlook: Steady global growth expected for 2024 and 2025

The OECD has released its latest economic outlook and said it expects steady global growth in 2024 and 2025.

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WATCH: Protests around the world on May Day

Workers and activists from Argentina to Australia marked 1 May with protests on issues ranging from rising prices to the War in Gaza.

World News

Workers and activists take to the streets across the world on 1 May

Labour Day was marked by protest marches and demonstrations on issues ranging from rising prices to the war in Gaza.

Europe News

France's May Day march turns into political arena ahead of EU election

Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right politician Jordan Bardella, currently leading the polls, announced the rest of his candidate list in southwestern France.

Health news

‘People are scared’ as rising cholera cases grip France’s Mayotte

Cases of the highly infectious disease cholera rose in the last week in the poorest French region located off the coast of Africa.

Food and Drink

French chefs to serve gourmet treats at Paris Olympics

In between events, contenders will learn the skills of baguette-making – even taking their own home to bake at leisure.

France

French police clear migrant camp near Paris city hall before Olympics

Aid group Revers de la Medaille criticised the operation, saying it was part of a campaign to 'make room for the beautiful Paris postcard'.

Culture news

Beyoncé and flat earths: What new words enter the French dictionary?

A list of more than 150 words includes words that have made their mark in recent months on the feminist and anti-racist fronts, as well as words linked to the environment and the cultural zeitgeist.

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