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Entente Cordiale: How France and the UK became friends

First signed 8 April 1904, the Entente Cordiale laid the foundations for a stronger Anglo-French relationship. British and French troops celebrated its anniversary by swapping places.

Europe News

Four suspects charged over murder of 15-year-old schoolboy in France

Two of the accused have been remanded in custody, while two other minors are pending a hearing on Wednesday.

Economy

Fiscal nightmares resume in Europe: Italy and France under scrutiny

Bank of America warns of inevitable excessive deficit procedures for Italy, France, and others, bringing back fiscal concerns of the past. Stringent fiscal monitoring and consolidation efforts are anticipated from 2025, potentially impacting economic growth across affected nations.

Europe News

Trench-fighting and mortar firing: A day training with Ukrainians

France is training Ukrainian troops in Poland through an EU mission to sharpen the key skills they will need on the battlefield back home. Euronews followed the training for a day.

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Earth News

Could ‘forever chemicals’ soon be banned in France?

Forever chemicals are the 'health scandal of the century’ on the same level as asbestos, say French politicians.

France

Macron: France and allies 'could have stopped' 1994 Rwanda genocide

In a statement, French President Emmanuel Macron said France and its allies could have done more to stop the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Destinations

2 of the world’s top 100 beaches are in Europe - neither are in Spain

A100-strong shortlist was ranked by an extensive team of travel experts, influencers, bloggers and journalists who added their personal insights.

Travel News

France to launch €49 summer rail pass for young people

French President Emmanuel Macron said last year he wanted a rail pass for all, but after months of negotiations, a scaled-back version has been agreed.

France

Migrants relocated from Paris ahead of Olympic Games

Aid groups fear the move, which included mostly women and children, is the beginning of a broader effort by Paris authorities to clear people out by the summer.

Climate

Can artificial snow help Europe’s ski resorts survive climate change?

Warm winters force Europe’s ski resorts to close: Is artificial snow the solution?

Culture news

Iconic French singer and actor Jean-Paul Vignon dies at 89

The French singer and actor “fulfilled the American image of the romantic, singing Frenchman”, leaving behind him an eight-decade career as a singer and actor in films including ‘Asphalte’, ‘The Devil's Brigade’ and ‘Shrek.’

Culture news

Aya Nakamura releases single responding to racist Olympics criticism

Nakamura's new single 'Doggy' hits back at the detractors and the racist comments the singer was subject to, following the news she would perform at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Tech News

This French start-up may have solved AI’s copyright training issues

The Common Corpus aims to create a space for open science.

World News

France and China discuss trade and Ukraine ahead of Xi Jinping visit

The meeting between the French foreign minister and his Chinese counterpart comes ahead of a Chinese leader Xi Jinping's planned visit to France.

France

Authorities find remains of missing French toddler

Remains of Emile who went missing from the small French alpine village of Le Vernet last July were found over the weekend.

Earth News

Nuclear power: Why is it such a divisive issue in Europe?

As 30 global leaders and delegations meet in Brussels to promote nuclear energy, the role of nuclear power continues to divide Europe.

Gaza

Truce talks between Israel and Hamas resume in Cairo

All the latest developments from the Israel- Hamas war.

France

Paris celebrates Easter with Olympic flair

Top chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau has unveiled his Easter collection paying homage to the upcoming Olympic games.

Europe News

Ukraine 'not fully satisfied' with new EU deal on grain, says minister

Ukraine is "not fully satisfied" with the latest grain deal agreed by EU countries but can make it work, says the country's agriculture minister.

World News

French budget deficit rose to 5.5% in 2023 with welfare cuts planned

The French budget deficit rose to 5.5% according to new data by statistical agency Insee. Prime Minister Attal announced welfare cuts could be imposed to lower the budget deficit to 2.7 percent by 2027.

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