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Paris names new king of the crusty baguette in its annual bread-baking prize: Competing baguettes were evaluated for taste, look, texture, airiness and the ...
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Paris names new king of the crusty baguette in its annual bread-baking ...
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Louvre exhibition zooms in on history and those behind the modern Olympics: Three months before the start of the Paris Olympics, the Louvre will add its cultural ...
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Louvre exhibition zooms in on history and those behind the modern Olympics
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Students occupy Paris's Sciences Po university in pro-Palestinian protest
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Students occupy Paris's Sciences Po university in pro-Palestinian protest
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More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne speech: Here’s what you need to know about the French president’s wide-ranging address on ...
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More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne ...
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.
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Five years after devastating fire, race to rebuild Notre-Dame gains pace: Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by a fire in April 2019, is on track to reopen on ...
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Five years after devastating fire, race to rebuild Notre-Dame gains pace
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New "gene accordion" to explain global epidemic: It is still a mystery why the previously rare monkeypox virus suddenly spread worldwide ...
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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine
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Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge Palestine': A 32-year-old in France faces charges of religiously-motivated death threats and ...
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Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge ...
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Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths: There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the ...
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Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
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France, Germany Proceed With Plan to Develop New Battle Tank: Germany and France will seal an agreement on Friday to jointly develop a new battle tank as Europe ...
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France, Germany Proceed With Plan to Develop New Battle Tank
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France: Man suspected of abducting, raping Jewish woman 'to avenge Palestine': The abductor sent messages to victim's mother saying he was going to 'prostitute' ...
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France: Man suspected of abducting, raping Jewish woman 'to avenge ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt
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France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics, report says: Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.
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France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics ...
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Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs neutral label at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any ...
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Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs neutral label at Paris Olympics
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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: 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 athlete breaks world rope climbing record for Eiffel Tower escapade: France’s two-time world obstacle course champion Anouk Garnier roped her way 110m up ...
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French athlete breaks world rope climbing record for Eiffel Tower escapade
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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Rare case presented: Man has Corona for 613 days and dies: In February 2022, a man becomes infected with the coronavirus and remains continuously positive until ...
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Rare case presented: Man has Corona for 613 days and dies