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France: Le Pen's far-right party makes historic gains in EU elections

The National Rally party gained 31.5% of support in France according to exit polls on Sunday, becoming the first French party to receive more than 30% of votes in European elections since 1984.

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Only 8% of voters turn out for EU elections in this French department

Polls close in New Caledonia just as mainland France opens its voting stations, showing a very low turnout rate in the overseas territories.

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100 year old US war veteran marries his 96 year old sweetheart

World War II veteran Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot inland of the D-Day beaches in Normandy.

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Ukraine dominates President Biden's state visit to France

U.S. and French officials, who said Ukraine would be at the top of Saturday's agenda, also stressed the strength of their alliance.

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Russia

Emmanuel Macron demands Russia releases jailed French citizen

The French President said Moscow must free Laurent Vinatier from prison, after he was jailed on Friday for allegedly handling sensitive military data.

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Macron wants Ukraine's EU accession talks to begin 'by end of month'

French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted Ukraine's EU accession talks to begin 'by the end of the month' and the request to send French instructors to train Ukrainian soldiers in their homeland is a legitimate one.

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WATCH: Zelenskyy rallies French Parliament for unity against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged European and international unity against Russia during his address to the French National Assembly on Friday.

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Paris unveils Olympic ring display on Eiffel Tower

Two cranes were used overnight Friday to lift the 30 tonne steel structure and mount it between the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower.

Business

Beaumanoir adds Quiksilver and Billabong to its brand portfolio

Ready-to-wear group Beaumanoir buys western European business of Boardriders (Quiksilver, DC Shoes, Element) but some jobs in France will go.

Economy

EU Elections: What are the risks ahead for European banks?

Despite the meteoric performance of the EU banking stocks, the sector may encounter challenges amid the EU elections, with the joint deposit insurance policy still unresolved.

Russia

Russian authorities arrest Frenchman on suspicion of espionage

The man allegedly failed to register as a 'foreign agent' under a Russian law that carries several years' jail time for offenders.

Travel News

French air traffic controllers set to strike again next week

Last time Paris Orly air traffic control shut down, 70 per cent of flights were cancelled: now there’s a new strike.

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Re-enactment of D-day landings marks 80th anniversary

A re-enactment of the D-day landings, on its 80th anniversary, takes place on Normandy beach.

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French artist Ben dies aged 88, just hours after wife's death

French artist Ben Vautier, known simply under the artistic moniker Ben, died by suicide at his home in Nice just hours after the death of his wife, his family said on Wednesday.

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Spectre of European war stalks D-Day 80th anniversary

“There are things worth fighting for," said one World War II veteran. "Although I wish there was another way to do it than to try to kill each other.”

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Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour: A day in the life of a Swiftie newbie

Taylor Swift comes to France with her Eras Tour, and our writer David Mouriquand pops his Swift concert cherry in Lyon. He walks you through his day, his gig, his thoughts, his photos, and whether or not this experience has transformed him into a card-carrying Swiftie.

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Mysterious manuscript of Albert Camus' ‘L'Étranger’ to be auctioned

The complete (and mysterious) manuscript of Albert Camus' famous novel is to be auctioned and is estimated at between €500,000 and €800,000.

Russia

French military in Ukraine would be 'legitimate target': Russian FM

While touring Africa, Russia's foreign minister also dismissed the Ukraine peace and security conference, which is due to take place in Switzerland in July.

France

Biden marks D-Day in France as Europe security under threat

The US president will mark the 80th anniversary of the World War Two invasion that liberated France from Nazi Germany.

Culture news

Meryl Streep to perform in Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem

Inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic, Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem will debut in Paris mid-June, with Meryl Streep starring as a narrator.

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