For French universities, international students are a form of political, scientific and economic soft power
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Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
France ready to finance Morocco's 3GW power link to Western Sahara: France is ready to participate in funding a 3 gigawatt power cable linking the Moroccan city ...
reuters.com/world/africa/france-ready-finance-moroccos-3gw-power-link-western-sahara-finance-minister-2024-04-26/
Mario Fehr: Security Director of Zurich on foreigners, asylum and the risk of terrorism
nzz.ch/zuerich/mario-fehr-sicherheitsdirektor-von-zuerich-zu-auslaender-asyl-und-terrrorgefahr-ld.1827207
From de Gaulle to Macron, Le Monde's complicated relationship with French presidents
lemonde.fr/en/about-us/article/2024/04/26/from-de-gaulle-to-macron-le-monde-s-complicated-relationship-with-french-presidents_6669614_115.html
Speech at the Sorbonne in Paris: Emmanuel Macron calls for a strong Europe: Europe must regain more respect - that was Emmanuel Macron's demand in his new speech ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/macron-rede-sorbonne-europa
Is France's far-right Le Pen party embarrassed by the AfD?: In Paris, the leading candidate of the Rassemblement National presented his program for the European ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/26/ist-frankreichs-rechtsextremen-die-afd-peinlich-le-pen-partei-greift-macron-an
French Palme d'Or winner Laurent Cantet dies: French filmmaker Laurent Cantet has died in Paris at 63.
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/25/french-palme-d-or-winner-laurent-cantet-dies_6669537_30.html
5 things to know about Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge: Following the collapse of the sails on its landmark windmill, we take a look at the wild history and the ...
thelocal.fr/20240426/5-things-to-know-about-paris-iconic-moulin-rouge
Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
TotalEnergies beats expectations despite lower gas prices: French energy giant TotalEnergies posted a 22% decline in first-quarter earnings ...
reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-q1-net-income-falls-22-lower-gas-prices-2024-04-26/
Airport operator ADP Q1 revenue boosted by post-pandemic travel boom: French airport group ADP reported on Friday a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter ...
reuters.com/business/airport-operator-adp-q1-revenue-beats-expectations-traffic-growth-2024-04-26/
Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week: At the Port of Hyeres in France, the Singapore teen needed just one attempt to win the first-to-three ...
straitstimes.com/sport/maximilian-maeder-claims-victory-at-french-olympic-week
French music awards Les Flammes shines light on criticized 'urban music' label: The Les Flammes ceremony, to be held on Thursday evening, aims to highlight the ...
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/25/french-music-awards-les-flammes-shines-light-on-criticized-urban-music-label_6669522_30.html
Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452842/
French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions: Just hours after Macron's Europe speech, the head of the French far-right party Jordan ...
euronews.com/2024/04/26/eu-elections-french-far-right-candidate-launches-his-campaign-but-avoids-confrontation
France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks: French and German defence ministers will sign a landmark deal in Paris on Friday that ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240425-france-germany-sign-historic-deal-to-develop-europe-s-next-generation-of-tanks
Large supermarket chain wants to cut thousands of jobs: French supermarket chain Casino plans to cut up to 3,200 jobs following its recent takeover by Czech ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/04/26/grosse-supermarktkette-will-tausende-stellen-streichen
Thousands of flights canceled in France as air traffic controllers strike over pay
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/thousands-of-flights-canceled-in-france-as-air-traffic-controllers-strike-over-pay
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.: The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/business/france-michelin-wages.html
Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history: French culture chiefs on Friday unveiled their latest blockbuster exhibition aimed at adding a ...
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La Belle Vie: French gestures and growing old in France: From uncovering the very French origins of the English language to common sounds and gestures French ...
thelocal.fr/20240426/la-belle-vie-french-gestures-and-growing-old-in-france
RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France: French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody ...
euronews.com/health/2024/04/26/study-finds-rsv-treatment-beyfortus-prevents-5800-infant-hospitalisations-in-france
Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects: Sanofi's first-quarter operating income fell 14.7% as currency effects and cheap competition to ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/sanofi-q1-profit-slips-generic-competition-forex-effects-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Sanofi Struggles with Profit Decline due to Competition and Currency Effects
- In the first quarter, Sanofi's operating income decreased by 14.7%, primarily due to currency effects and competitive pressures on their multiple sclerosis drug Aubagio, despite the increase in sales of the anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent.
- The company emphasized the forecast that adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 are expected to decrease by a low single-digit percentage, excluding currency fluctuations.
- During a media briefing, Finance chief Francois-Xavier Roger highlighted the impact of the decline in the Argentine Peso on first-quarter international sales.
- Since unexpectedly abandoning the 2025 margin targets last October under a plan to boost spending on drug development, CEO Paul Hudson has been working to restore investor confidence in the company's drug pipeline.
France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday ...
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Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles
kyivindependent.com/us-hopes-atacms-will-push-germany-to-send-ukraine-taurus-missiles/
How to Season Your Food Like the French: Bill Buford on how living in France changed his perspective on black pepper.
newyorker.com/magazine/secret-ingredients/how-to-season-your-food-like-the-french
Emmanuel Macron scores from the penalty spot: Macronaldo: Is this France's hope for the euro? At a charity match, President Emmanuel Macron laced up his football ...
11freunde.de/international/emmanuel-macron-trifft-per-elfmeter-macronaldo-a-61f629dd-7ac6-4c68-806e-e0577c04d3cb
Atos says it will need more cash than expected: Struggling French IT consulting firm Atos on Thursday said a review of its 2024-2027 business plan would lead to ...
reuters.com/technology/atos-says-group-will-need-more-cash-than-expected-2024-04-25/
Nadal says he is not 100% fit ahead of Madrid debut. Spaniard still unsure about playing French Open
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France's Casino supermarket chain to cut 3,200 jobs following takeover: France's Casino supermarket chain is to cut between 1,300 and 3,200 jobs following its ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/26/frances-casino-supermarket-chain-to-cut-3200-jobs-following-takeover
French national library quarantines ‘poisonous’ books: The library said handling the books – which were printed in Britain – would probably cause only minor harm ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-national-library-quarantines-poisonous-books
France and Germany sign deal on AI-powered ‘tank of the future’: France and Germany on Friday firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank ...
scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260592/france-and-germany-sign-deal-ai-powered-tank-future
This neighbourhood bistro tucked off an eight-lane road exceeds expectations: Graduating from an espresso bar to a smart French restaurant, 13-year-old Gauge is ...
theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/this-neighbourhood-bistro-tucked-off-an-eight-lane-road-exceeds-expectations-20240426-p5fmro.html
BNP Paribas beat estimates as lower costs offset slump in trading: BNP Paribas beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday as lower expenses and a decent ...
reuters.com/business/finance/bnp-paribas-profit-tops-estimates-lower-costs-global-banking-2024-04-25/
When Aishwarya Rai shut down French journo's questions on nudity: ‘Am I talking to my gynaec?’
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-aishwarya-rai-shut-down-french-journos-questions-on-nudity-am-i-talking-to-my-gynaec-101714126687847.html
Franco-German armaments project: "The Future of Tanks": In Paris, Boris Pistorius and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu sign a declaration of intent for ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/verrteidigung-panzer-moderne-frankreich-deutschland-boris-pistorius-sebastien-lecornu-1.6634629
Electricity price: Grid problems in France make German electricity more expensive
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/strompreis-netzprobleme-in-frankreich-machen-deutschen-strom-teurer-li.2209291
French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates as expenses decline: French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates for the first quarter (Q1) as expenses ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/25/french-lender-bnp-paribas-beats-profit-estimates-as-expenses-decline
Hellenic Bank acquires CNP Cyprus for €182 mln: CNP Cyprus, the subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances, is finally being transferred to Hellenic ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237372/hellenic-bank-acquires-cnp-cyprus-for-e182-mln/
French Expression of the Day: Les doigts dans le nez: This French expression has nothing to do with unpleasant personal habits.
thelocal.fr/20240425/french-expression-of-the-day-les-doigts-dans-le-nez
8 of the most common French gestures: The most famous one of them all is of course the Gallic shrug, but on spending time in France you'll notice that ...
thelocal.fr/20181102/the-5-french-gesticulations-you-need-to-know
The Rwanda plan is a staggering waste of government time and money: We are kidding ourselves if we believe that the Government’s Rwanda plan will achieve any of ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rwanda-plan-staggering-waste-time-money-3022524
French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest: French police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest by dozens of university students in Paris ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/french-police-break-up-pro-palestinian-university-protest
Europe is 'mortal,' says French president, calls for stronger unity, sovereignty: Emmanuel Macron calls for building a Europe 'capable of showing that it is ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/europe-is-mortal-says-french-president-calls-for-stronger-unity-sovereignty-3682095
David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/david-cameron-denies-blaming-brexit-on-no-asylum-returns-deal-with-france
Mastering the Art of Making a Cookbook: Adam Gopnik on the editor Judith Jones, who transformed American kitchens by working with author-chefs such as Julia ...
newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/mastering-the-art-of-making-a-cookbook
Le Monde in English Misses Lofty Subscriber Goals But Remains ‘Optimistic’: The French publisher aims to reach 1 million total subscribers by 2025 aided by ...
adweek.com/media/le-monde-english-subscribers-olympics/
Parisians warm up for Olympics with workouts in Louvre museum: Parisians warmed up for the coming Olympics with a series of workouts inside the renowned Louvre ...
reuters.com/sports/parisians-warm-up-olympics-with-workouts-louvre-museum-2024-04-24/
French air traffic controllers call off strike, too late for mass cancelations: Unions had called for a major strike on Thursday after a breakdown of ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/24/french-air-traffic-controllers-cancel-strike_6669378_7.html
French anti-terrorism authorities arrested a 16-year-old youth after he said on social media that he wanted to die a martyr at the Olympic Games in Paris this ...
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Time for Kering’s king to consider a step back: Kering Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault was 42 when his father François, the self-made billionaire who’d ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/time-kerings-king-consider-step-back-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Time for Kering’s King to Consider a Step Back
- Francois-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, should consider bringing in fresh blood and possibly appointing a new CEO.
- In any sector other than luxury, shareholders might have already stepped in to suggest a change at the helm, but at Kering, founding families tightly control the company.
- The board of Kering should apply pressure on the chairman to at least give up the CEO role.
- Pinault should step back into the chairman's job and leave a new Kering chief the independence they will need.
Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter scheme
euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc
French Auto Supplier OPmobility Warns of Tough Times Ahead for EV Makers: French automotive supplier OPmobility has warned that electric-vehicle manufacturers ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/french-auto-supplier-warns-of-tough-times-ahead-for-ev-makers
France's DGAC warns of flight disruptions at French airports due to April 25 strike
reuters.com/world/europe/frances-dgac-warns-cancelled-flights-french-airports-due-strike-2024-04-24/
Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' bacteria discovery
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/nestle-subsidary-destroys-two-million-bottles-of-water-after-fecal-bacteria-discovery
Kering shares slump after luxury company warns of H1 operating profit drop: Kering's shares slumped on Wednesday, after the French luxury goods company warned it ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/kering-shares-slump-after-luxury-company-warns-h1-operating-profit-drop-2024-04-24/
Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-france-proposes-new-sanctions-to-russian-disinformation-election-interference/
'Strategic failure': France's Raphaël Glucksmann takes aim at Macron's geopolitics
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/strategic-failure-frances-raphael-glucksmann-takes-aim-at-macrons-geopolitics/
UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel: Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/uk-police-arrest-three-over-deaths-of-five-people-in-english-channel
Leading French left-wing MP Mathilde Panot investigated for pro-Palestine comments
middleeasteye.net/news/france-top-left-wing-mp-mathilde-panot-investigated-pro-palestine-comments
Natural selection should have eliminated giraffes. What if Darwin got it all wrong?
lemonde.fr/en/our-times/article/2024/04/24/natural-selection-should-have-eliminated-giraffes-what-if-darwin-got-it-all-wrong_6669342_39.html
New study recommends changing the way identity checks are carried out in Europe: A study shows that, while practices differ from one country to the next ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/23/new-study-recommends-changing-the-way-identity-checks-are-carried-out-in-europe_6669291_7.html
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
What Europe needs to get on with the clean energy transition: Europe is not on track with its energy transition goals, but is in a good position to succeed in ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/wasting-renewables-where-europe-is-in-the-race-for-clean-energy-transition
Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th grand slam title
edition.cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/novak-djokovic-record-grand-slam-laureus-spt-intl/index.html
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
At least five people reported dead in attempted Channel crossing: At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel from France, local media reports ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/people-reported-dead-in-attempted-channel-crossing
100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time
seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/100-year-old-british-d-day-veteran-dies-before-he-can-honor-fallen-comrades-one-more-time/
Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68880651
Tragedy on the English Channel: Five bodies discovered on a beach in France: Migrants attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Great Britain ...
n-tv.de/politik/Fuenf-Leichen-an-Strand-in-Frankreich-entdeckt-article24894304.html
Ruins from 1,000-year period — including wine cellars — found outside Paris. See them
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/world/article287947795.html
Celine Dion reveals if she will ever sing on stage again: ‘Life doesn’t give you any answers’
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287914430.html
Renault Q1 sales lifted by financing arm, confirms 2024 profit outlook: Renault expects its sales growth to accelerate this year as it launches a number of new ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-q1-sales-rise-18-2024-04-23/
26 Olympic fan zones planned for Paris during Games: The French capital is planning to host 26 free fanzones during this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/26-olympic-fan-zones-planned-for-paris-during-games
Foreign CEOs Are Changing the Corporate Landscape of France Inc.: For a little while now, a quiet revolution has been under way in France Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/foreign-ceos-are-changing-the-corporate-landscape-of-france-inc
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Amnesty denounces 'ongoing erosion' of human rights in France: French authorities in 2023 imposed excessive and illegitimate restrictions on people’s right to ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240424-amnesty-denounces-ongoing-erosion-of-human-rights-in-france
In ‘Franklin,’ Michael Douglas Uses His Charm to Bankroll America: A new Apple TV+ series dramatizes the years Benjamin Franklin spent in France ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/arts/television/franklin-michael-douglas.html
Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
Europol wants to bypass WhatsApp and Signal encryption: In a joint appeal made public on Sunday, European police forces are calling on governments to allow ...
lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2024/04/22/europol-wants-to-bypass-whatsapp-and-signal-encryption_6669181_13.html
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/at-least-5-people-have-died-while-crossing-english-channel-hours-after-uk-approved-deporta/
Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that at 55, I'm being asked to reveal my beauty”
vogue.fr/article/celine-dion-may-cover-vogue-france-interview
Mumia Abu-Jamal Turns 70; Supporters to Rally in Philadelphia: Mumia Abu-Jamal turns 70 today. The imprisoned journalist and former Black Panther has been jailed ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/mumia_abu_jamal_turns_70_supporters_to_rally_in_philadelphia
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