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Could other European countries ban short-haul flights?

The introduction of France’s short-haul flight ban has renewed calls for Europe to cut down on journeys that could be made by train.

Climate

France's ban on domestic flights doesn't go far enough, say experts

The ban applies to three routes, representing 2.5% of France's annual domestic flights.

Culture news

Did 'Anatomy of a Fall' deserve this year's Palme d’Or?

Did Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' deserve this year's Palme d'Or?

Culture news

France’s Nupes party seeks to regulate cinema ticket prices

As rates soar, a proposed cap on cinema ticket prices could revitalize cinemas and their role as "a people's agora,” one French MP states.

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Culture news

Cannes 2023 awards predictions: Palme d'Or for 'The Zone of Interest'?

Not long now until we find out which film this year will receive the coveted Palme d'Or. Here are our predictions.

World News

Climate protesters face tear gas at TotalEnergies meeting in Paris

French police threw a security cordon around a shareholders' meeting in Paris of oil major TotalEnergies on Friday, spraying tear gas and pushing back climate protesters who chanted: “Be gentle, police officers, we're doing this for your kids!"

Culture news

Cannes 2023 review: 'Last Summer'

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Watch: Asterion the Minotaur delights crowds in Toulouse

The fifty-tonne giant made from steel and wood comes to life thanks to its talented stagehands, who operate a myriad of cables and levers.

Europe News

EU Commission calls for intensified bloc-wide naval operations

Together, the 27 EU member states manage the largest maritime exclusion zone in the world.

France

No quid pro quo to Iran’s release of French prisoners, says minister

French minister Catherine Colonna said they pleaded for the release of two prisoners with Iranian authorities on the basis of their poor health.

Nature

World Turtle Day: Turtle-mom ‘Emma’ saves species on Reunion island

In honour of World Turtle Day we look back at one of our favourite good news stories of the year so far.

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Watch: The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp hit the red carpet in Cannes

Some of the biggest stars in showbiz were in Cannes for the premiere of the upcoming American series, 'The Idol.'

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Watch: The 'Fetes Galantes' return to Versailles

The theme for this year's edition of the Baroque-style ball was the 1770 Royal Wedding of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.

France

Syria: France wants to see Bashar al-Assad in war crimes court

Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says there's no change in French policy, despite al-Assad being warmly welcomed back into the fold by fellow Arab leaders.

World News

French authorities destroy shanty town on Indian Ocean

France deploys hundreds of police officers to oversee the destruction of a slum on the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean in an operation authorities say is aimed at curbing sub-standard housing and illegal migration.

Argentina

Europe's future football stars vie for U20 World Cup glory

Players from five European nations will look to make their mark in this year's U20 World Cup which kicks off this weekend in Argentina.

World News

Controversial Operation "Wuambushu" to resume on French island of Mayo

The controversial French policy aims to clear slums, including razing makeshift settlements, and sending illegal migrants back to the neighbouring Comoros.

My Europe Series

More EU countries reclaim land from the mafia. Here's how they use it

Italy was the first to pass a law to allow the reallocation of land for social purposes. Since then, several other countries have followed suit.

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Film stars arrive at the start of the 76th Cannes Film Festival

Film stars arrive at the 76th Cannes Festival opened by Catherine Deneuve and Michael Douglas, who received an honorary Palme d'Or.