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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.

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October

Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, French prosecutors say.

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Very good boy Messi to get his own TV show at Cannes this year

There are no words. Just excitement, as Anatomy of a Fall's Messi gets his very own TV show in Cannes this year.

Moments

How to take part in a giant picnic on Paris’s Champs-Élysées

The event on Paris’s Champs-Élysées is open to all - but only 4,000 people will win access to the giant picnic.

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu has been taken into custody

French actor Gérard Depardieu has been taken into custody following two more accusations of sexual assault, according to local French media.

Culture news

Why is France's National Library putting four books in quarantine?

Four books have been quarantined in the National Library of France. Here’s why. Warning: Spoilers for the book and film 'The Name of the Rose'.

Business

France looks to take over key assets from troubled tech company Atos

The French government has sent a letter of intent to the heavily indebted technology company, offering to pay up to €1 billion for three key assets, to keep them in national hands.

Culture news

Omar Sy: Too much individualism in France fueling rise of far-right

During interviews promoting his new book "Viens, on se parle", the French actor has spoken out about the ills of the far-right in France, how to address it, and how it can be difficult to be Black in French society.

Culture news

Cannes 2024: Who joins President Greta Gerwig on the Competition jury?

Eva Green, Lily Gladstone, Omar Sy and Hirokazu Kore-eda are amongst this year's Cannes Competition Jury members, joining 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig.

Europe News

'Tank of the future': France and Germany sign new arms deal

France's defence minister received his German counterpart on Friday to ink a deal between the two countries to build a next-generation battle tank.

Climate

Euroviews. It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership

By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write.

Food and Drink

In Baguette We Trust: Award for the best baguette in Paris announced

French baker Xavier Netry, from the Utopie bakery, has won the annual Best Baguette competition in Paris. He shares his secrets to his stellar French tasty treasure.

Health news

RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France

French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody Beyfortus.

Culture news

Justice for French Touch: The Gallic movement's essential tracks

For the release of French electro duo Justice's first album in over seven years, here's a countdown of the essential French Touch songs.

Culture news

French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies aged 63

The Cannes Film Festival bid farewell to "a fierce humanist, who sought light despite social violence and found hope despite the harshness of reality".

Culture news

Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill sails collapse overnight

The wings of the legendary cabaret in Paris's Montmartre fell off and damaged the tourist attraction's facade.

Moments

These European music festivals are half the price of the UK’s

Escape the UK’s muddy and expensive festivals for these cheaper alternatives in Europe.

Travel News

Two thirds of UK adults unaware of EU’s new Entry/Exit System

A significant chunk of UK adults say they have no idea about how the EU’s new EES will work when it kicks off in October.

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