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Tree-eating bugs invade south-west France forests hit by wildfires

Once home to 250-year-old maritime pines, roaring machines now cut, prune and remove numerous pest-infested trunks.

Food and Drink

Historic win: Nina Métayer claims title of World's Best Pastry Chef

In her acceptance speech, Métayer humbly shared her joy in representing France and her determination to promote the quality of work produced by artisan bakers and pastry chefs worldwide.

Business

Hermès outshines luxury rivals amid sector slowdown

French company surprises as global economic uncertainty drags down luxury fashion segment.

Culture news

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson waxwork fixed by French museum

The wax statue has been reinstalled today, with a more realistic skin tone, modified in 24 hours.

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France

Paris police plan street clean-up ahead of Olympic Games

Police plans to clean-up the streets of Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games which will take place in the French capital.

Israel

France wants new international coalition to fight Hamas

From the suggestion to create an international coalition to fight Hamas to a warning to Iran, here's everything Emmanuel Macron said during his visit to Israel.

Culture news

Why is The Rock asking a Paris museum to update his waxwork?

Mr Clean? A pebble? Billy Zane with a shellfish allergy? Whatever you think it looks like, The Rock isn't best pleased...

France

Two detained in France over possible link to Brussels gunman

The two men are suspected of having conspired with Abdesalem Lassoued, the 45-year-old Tunisian national who killed two Swedes in Brussels on 16 October.

Health news

France issues warning against using nasal decongestant cold medicines

France's medicines agency warned people not to take oral nasal decongestant medicines containing pseudoephedrine over potential risk of strokes.

Earth News

French police clash with protesters over new motorway construction

Activists say the construction will have disastrous effects on the surrounding environment and biodiversity.

Work

As younger workers quit, companies struggle to fill skills gaps

Around two-thirds of hiring managers say younger workers quitting are amongst the top reasons they can’t fill their skills gaps, according to a new report.

Economy

Inside the political fight to reform the EU fiscal rules

The European Union is racing to reform its fiscal rules, with a self-imposed deadline to wrap up work before the end of the year. But getting there won't be an easy ride as political discrepancies remain deep and wide.

Culture news

Director Wim Wenders on cinema and the failed European dream

Euronews Culture sits down with the recipient of this year's Prix Lumière: the great Wim Wenders.

Culture news

The rebirth of classic films continues to grow at Lumière Festival

It’s the meeting place for all classic films lovers and the only of its kind in the world. The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), hosted by the Festival Lumière in Lyon, France, has steadily positioned itself at the forefront of film restoration.

Culture news

MTV cancels Europe Music Awards over Israel-Hamas war

The event, scheduled to take place next month, has been cancelled as France is on its highest level of security alert and the Israel-Hamas war continues.

World News

The European countries with no progress on young peoples' wellbeing

New data finds Europe's 'stall' on youth rights and wellbeing with no progress at all since 2018.

France

Mourners in Arras pays tribute to teacher killed by former student

The murder of Dominique Bernard on 13 October, almost three years to the day after the murder of history and geography teacher Samuel Paty in the Paris region, sent shockwaves through the teaching profession in particular.

Culture news

France opens historic cultural space dedicated to French language

Visitors will be able to view the famous Villers-Cotterêts ordinance, signed in 1539 by François I, as well as receive personalised reading recommendations from an artificial intelligence machine.

Sport

Calls to strip footballer Karim Benzema of French citizenship

It comes after French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said in a television interview that Benzema is "notoriously linked with the Muslim Brotherhood."

Culture news

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s new waxwork unveiled in Paris

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