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French PM announces crackdown on teen school violence: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has presented measures for a 'surge of authority' after a series of attacks ...

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Gabriel Attal's first 100 days as prime minister, amid turbulent times in France: Appointed to 'regenerate' a stagnant presidential term, the prime minister has ...

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Macron’s Budget Plans Lack Credibility, Fiscal Council Says: French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to get the budget deficit under 3% of economic output by ...

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Apr 12

Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...

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French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at Iran's consulate in Paris, but on being searched was found not to be carrying any explosives

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Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.

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Apr 15

Israel Urged To Avoid Iran Escalation By France's Macron: European leaders joined the US in pushing for Israel to restrain its response to Iran’s drone and ...

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Macron 'shocked' by 'racist reactions' to Aya Nakamura's rumored Olympics performance

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Apr 18

Le Pen’s Party Wants the ECB to Help Fund the Green Transition: The far-right party of Marine Le Pen, which is on course to trounce French President Emmanuel ...

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Apr 16

"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".

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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank

The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.

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How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks

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French police evict hundreds of migrants from a Paris warehouse ahead of the Olympics

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Apr 16

Paris 2024: Macron's 'plans B and C' for the Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine raise questions

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Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony

France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.

Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.

Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.

The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.

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Apr 16

Emmanuel Macron’s Push to Arm Europe Grows More Urgent and More Dangerous: The hostile new world Emmanuel Macron has been warning Europeans about is rapidly ...

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Apr 17

French judicial authorities seize properties belonging to Putin associates: A villa in the Basque Country linked to Vladimir Putin's ex-wife and a Paris ...

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Apr 15

Coral bleaching: Fourth global mass stress episode underway - US scientists: Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence ...

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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat

US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.

Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.

Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.

Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.

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French finance minister says Europe must defend industrial interests against China

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Apr 16

The US was getting too expensive. So this artist relocated to France for a slower-paced life

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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...

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Sydney stabbing: French hero gains Australian residency for confronting shopping centre killer

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Apr 18

Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says: It could also cut 19% off per capita national incomes through 2049, the study finds.

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The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat: Athletes at this year's Olympics will be eating fresh produce mostly made in France ...

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Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...

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Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...

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China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns : Saab boss warns Beijing dominates supplies of a key component to make powder to fire shells ...

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Paris 2024: French sports minister confident in 'reducing bacteriological pollution in the Seine by 75%'

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Suspect arrested after two French schoolchildren stabbed, local authority says: A suspect has been arrested after two French children were stabbed on Thursday ...

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Apr 15

I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.

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Quick Glance: Franklin: An Entertaining Historical Series

Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) embarks on a secret mission to France to garner support in the war for independence against the English.

The series, with Michael Douglas in the title role, offers an enjoyable portrayal of America's Founding Fathers, although the plot switches between English and subtitled French.

The interplay of intrigue, deception, and diplomatic negotiations as Franklin tries to secure French support is a central focus of the storyline.

Michael Douglas shines with his magnetic personality as Franklin in this pleasurable yet not entirely gripping series about the events leading to the birth of a nation.

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French President Emmanuel Macron visits Paris' Grand Palais, which will host Olympic events, to mark 100 days before the opening of the 2024 Paris Games ...

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Apr 10

'This 'war economy' coined by Macron has yet to see the light of day': The French president's proactive strategic shift on Ukraine has raised hopes in Kyiv ...

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French judoka Clarisse Agbégnénou: 'I want to say to myself, like before, I know I'm going to win'

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Le Monde

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Macron bets on commemorations to create common national narrative: On Sunday, the French president first paid tribute to French Resistance fighters ...

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Apr 08

Rwanda genocide: The communication slip-up over France's responsibility: The French presidency had said on Thursday that Macron would release a message saying ...

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...

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Apr 16

From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...

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Danger of a Ratings Hit Turns Up the Budget Pressure for Macron: The danger of a cut to France’s credit rating is adding to the challenges facing President ...

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Schneider Electric confirms Bentley Systems talks: Schneider Electric is in talks with U.S. engineering software producer Bentley Systems over a potential

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Sanofi to overhaul US operations of vaccines, cut jobs: French drugmaker Sanofi said on Thursday it would restructure the U.S. commercial operations for its ...

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Apr 15

Macron says over 2 billion euros in aid pledged for war-stricken Sudan: France and its allies sought to drum up hundreds of millions in aid for Sudan a year ...

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Macron's Team Trails Marine Le Pen's in European Election Polls: With far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s party’s polling lead for the European elections ...

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What the French bill on end of life allows compared to its European neighbors: Le Monde has listed the most frequent conditions that have led to euthanasia in ...

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Gaumont Announces Development Of Six-Part Bio-Series On French First Lady Brigitte Macron

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Gauff keen to end claycourt trophy drought ahead of French Open

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Unemployment insurance: French PM Attal defends his reform 'more focused on activity than inactivity'

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🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’

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Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other: France is taking a hard line in the Ukraine war, but at the same time is increasing its imports ...

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Sodexo sees around 8% growth in annual sales boosted by the Olympics: French food caterer Sodexo said on Friday it expects 2024 organic revenue growth at the top ...

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Eiffel Tower: French athlete attempts rope climbing world record: Anouk Garnier climbs a 110m rope to the Eiffel Tower's second floor in just 18 minutes.

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Quick Glance: New Rope Climbing World Record Set at Eiffel Tower by French Athlete

Anouk Garnier surpassed the previous world record in rope climbing on Wednesday morning by ascending over 100 meters to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Equipped with a safety cord, the double obstacle course world champion began her climb in front of dozens of onlookers at one of Paris' most iconic landmarks.

She reached the 100-meter mark after just 18 minutes of climbing, despite the initial estimate of 20 minutes.

Garnier is now considering taking a brief break, given her packed schedule. Apart from returning to obstacle courses, she will be participating in carrying the Olympic flame in Marseille on May 9 before becoming an ambassador for the volunteer program of this year's Paris Olympics.

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March sets 10th-straight monthly heat record: March marked the 10th month in a row in which Earth experienced record-high temperatures ...

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Apr 14

Is South Africa ready for a change in government?: The ANC is unpopular, but the opposition is fractured

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French Fiscal Deficit to Widen Even More, Raising Pressure on Macron: The French government said its deficit will be wider than anticipated as pressure mounts on ...

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French Expression of the Day: T'as dead ça: This French expression does not actually have to do with death or the afterlife.

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Draft law: French government wants to allow euthanasia under certain conditions: Emmanuel Macron's government has presented a bill that would allow terminally ...

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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments

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Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower: The Paris Games organizers say the Olympics rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower ...

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Climate change: El Niño ends with uncertainty over cooler future: The natural event that adds to global warming has ended but scientists are unsure of what comes ...

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Macron to meet Lebanese PM in Paris: The French president will meet the Lebanese prime minister amid fears of a regional escalation in the war between Israel and ...

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Macron and Scholz call for 're-balancing' EU-China trade relations: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Friday for a ...

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Apr 15

Britain And France Urge Israel To De-Escalate Iran Conflict—After US Says It Won’t Join Counterattacks

forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/15/britain-and-france-urge-israel-to-de-escalate-iran-conflict-after-us-says-it-wont-join-counterattacks/

Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire

The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.

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L'Oreal shares shine after sales beat expectations: Shares in L'Oreal rose 5% on Friday after the French cosmetics giant beat expectations with a strong rise in ...

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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.

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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.

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Apr 09

Swiss women win landmark climate change ruling: They accused Switzerland of violating their rights by not doing enough to curb climate change.

axios.com/2024/04/09/switzerland-climate-change-women-lawsuit

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Rome win gives Medvedev confidence for claycourt swing: Daniil Medvedev got his claycourt season off to a winning start by beating Gael Monfils 6-2 6-4 at the ...

reuters.com/sports/tennis/rome-win-gives-medvedev-confidence-claycourt-swing-2024-04-11/

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Apr 15

Macron: France intercepted Iranian drones ‘at Jordan’s request’: French president said Iran’s attack on Israel was “disproportionate.”

politico.eu/article/france-intercepted-iranian-drones-at-jordans-request-emmanuel-macron/

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‘Sorbonne II’: Is Macron preparing a new speech on Europe?: Making the rounds are rumours that France’s Macron may be preparing a new speech on the future of the ...

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2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says

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Apr 11

The next housing disaster: Global warming is coming for your home. Who will pay for the damage?

economist.com/leaders/2024/04/11/the-next-housing-disaster

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Apr 16

New Barcelona-Paris train link delayed until after Olympics: A direct rail route between Barcelona and Paris which was set to launch in time for the Summer ...

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French archaeologists dig out medieval castle from under Brittany manor: France's National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) says it has ...

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Apr 09

Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate scientists: Sharp increase in temperatures over past year has surprised many scientists

irishtimes.com/science/2024/04/09/tenth-consecutive-monthly-heat-record-alarms-and-confounds-climate-scientists/

Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever

Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.

According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.

The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.

In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.

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Dubai airport delays continue as UAE struggles to recover from floods: The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever ...

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Apr 16

Macron hails French 'heroes' who helped fend off Sydney mall attacker: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed two Frenchmen who helped to fend off a ...

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Apr 13

Macron's ostrich policy regarding public finances: Since Emmanuel Macron came to power, debt has become an afterthought for a government that sees salvation only ...

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Politico

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Apr 18

Macron is all talk, no action on Ukraine, says left-wing rival Glucksmann: Social-democratic lead candidate Raphaël Glucksmann doubled down on his hawkish stance ...

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Apr 16

Macron hails Resistance martyrs ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day landings: President Emmanuel Macron was due in the southern French town of Vassieux-en-Vercors ...

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French inflation confirmed at 2.4% in March: Consumer prices in France, rose 2.4% year on year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Friday ...

reuters.com/markets/europe/french-inflation-confirmed-24-march-2024-04-12/

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Apr 17

Not another teen movie: Six-part drama on Brigitte Macron's life confirmed: A French production company is working on a TV series on the life of France's first ...

euronews.com/culture/2024/04/17/not-another-teen-movie-six-part-drama-on-brigitte-macrons-life-confirmed