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Violence is 'not general' in French students protests, MEP says

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Tear gas and fireworks as student protests turn violent in Paris

Clashes erupt in Paris as school pupils demanding better funding face riot police, amid nationwide protests over shortages and crumbling schools.

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Paris police clash with protesters over school conditions

Protesters, students and CGT union members clashed with police in Paris as anger grows over staff shortages and poor conditions in France's schools.

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Tens of thousands take to the streets of Paris for Pride

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, who leaded the march through the capital, highlighted some of the threats that the LGBTQ+ community is still facing, saying, "LGBTQIA+ venues are still being threatened, attacked, discriminated against, and subjected to violence and intimidation."

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Eiffel Tower director announces departure after row over sidelining of female staff

A month ago, the exclusion of female staff during a visit by an ultraconservative Hindu group sparked a strike and forced the monument to close for a day.

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Significant sign of first settlement in Paris found in French capital

French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the Île de la Cité.

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Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage.

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Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes for second leg of France Visit

Pope Leo opened his pilgrimage in Lourdes with a prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, the site where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and one of the faith's most-visited shrines.

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Watch: Pope Leo XIV warns AI could threaten humanity in ‘paradise of machines’

Pope Leo XIV has warned against losing humanity in a “paradise of machines” as artificial intelligence increasingly shapes daily life. During his first papal visit to France, he called for greater ethical discernment and for keeping human beings at the centre of AI discussions.

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France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide

Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future.

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Bikes removed, streets taped off as Paris welcomes Pope Leo XIV

Police clear bicycles and cordon off streets in Paris ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and his planned walk through the capital.

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French ex-minister on trial over Renault-Nissan corruption case

Former minister and MEP Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case, accused of corruption and influence peddling after taking €900,000 from a group subsidiary for counseling. Carlos Ghosn is being tried in the same case in absentia.

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French police take to streets in mass protest over pay, staffing and r

Mounting anger among police officers has been fuelled by a range of issues, including discontent around the special police duty allowance (ISSP), their "risk bonus", which has not gone up since 2019.

Food and Drink

Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter

From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop. And some of the varieties may surprise you...

Moments

Céline Dion fever hits Paris as hotel unveils themed suite

Céline Dion’s comeback is proving to be music to Paris’ ears, with flight searches surging and one hotel going full My Heart Will Go On with a themed suite, singalong tour and concert-inspired experiences.

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Céline Dion returns to the stage with emotional Paris comeback show

Dion went on to perform some of her most celebrated and iconic hits, including "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me," drawing praise from fans and critics alike.

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Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over removing women staff

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Paris released a statement apologising for "any pain or inconvenience caused."

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