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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.

Europe News

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.

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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.

Culture news

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.”

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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.

Europe News

Farmers block Spanish-French border in major pre-EU elections protest

Dozens of tractors have been blocking all major crossing points between Spain and France from Irun in the Basque Country to La Jonquera in Catalonia since Monday morning. The rally is expected to last until Tuesday.

Europe News

Will liberals be biggest losers of EU election?

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Europe News

Mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off D-Day commemorations

2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day but officials decided against playing host to the Russian president,

Europe News

Parachute drop marks 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy attended whilst Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited.

Belgium

Super Poll Q&A: Is EU-wide conservative coalition losing momentum?

The Euronews Super Polls foresee an election victory for the EPP, unprecedented growth for the ultraconservatives, and a slight increase for the socialists. Data suggest that crafting the future ruling coalition could turn out to be a political conundrum.

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France says plan to attack Olympic football events foiled

An 18-year-old man from Chechnya was arrested on suspicion of being behind a plan to target spectators and police at football matches in Saint-Etienne and a die a 'martyr'.