Stéphane Séjourné’s nomination brings key Macron ally to European Commission: Stéphane Séjourné, one of President Emmanuel Macron’s closest confidants ...
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Gaza War: Macron stops arms deliveries to Israel: President Macron stops France's arms deliveries to Israel. The country will continue to supply defense ...
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Gaza War: Macron stops arms deliveries to Israel
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for End to Arms Sales to Israel
  • President Macron urged a halt to arms deliveries to Israel to facilitate a return to political solutions.

  • Netanyahu rejected this call as disgraceful, asserting that Israel would prevail without external support.

  • Macron expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the risk of escalation in Lebanon.

  • Despite the tensions, Macron reaffirmed France's unwavering commitment to Israel's security.
Paul Pogba drug ban reduced to 18 months, can play football from March: Pogba’s four-year doping ban is slashed on appeal, opening the door to the French star ...
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Paul Pogba drug ban reduced to 18 months, can play football from March
Quick Glance: Pogba's Doping Ban Reduced to 18 Months
  • Paul Pogba's original four-year doping ban has been reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

  • The Juventus midfielder tested positive for the banned substance dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) following a match in August 2023.

  • He is set to resume training with Juventus in January 2025 and return to competitive play in March.

  • Pogba expressed his intention to return to football through a social media post featuring his football boots and personalized socks.
EU Parliament disenchants Viktor Orbán. Ursula von der Leyen attacks him head-on: The EU Parliament disenchants Viktor Orbán. Commission President Ursula von der ...
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EU Parliament disenchants Viktor Orbán. Ursula von der Leyen attacks him ...
Quick Glance: Orban Demands Radical Changes in EU Policy
  • Viktor Orban criticized EU policy in the European Parliament, calling for fundamental changes, especially regarding the asylum system.

  • He proposed conducting asylum procedures outside the EU and emphasized the need for regular summits among Schengen states.

  • During his speech, Orban faced criticism from social democratic members, while the far-right applauded him.

  • Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the need for European solutions to migration and criticized Hungary's handling of Russian influence and human rights violations.
Quick Glance: Major Leadership Changes Announced at Stellantis
  • CEO Carlos Tavares of Stellantis will retire in 2026 as the company faces declining profits in North America.

  • The management reshuffle comes alongside a profit forecast reduction and a dramatic 42% drop in the stock price this year.

  • Doug Ostermann has been appointed finance chief, while Antonio Filosa will serve as COO for North America.

  • Tavares highlights the need for adaptation in a competitive market as the United Auto Workers raise criticisms against the company's leadership.
WATCH: AI pioneers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win 2024 Nobel Prize in physics
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Quick Glance: Nobel Prize in Physics Honors AI Innovators
  • Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield received the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence.

  • Hinton, known as the 'Godfather of AI', expressed surprise at the award and highlighted the revolutionary nature of his research on artificial neural networks.

  • Hopfield's invention enables the storage and recreation of patterns, applicable in facial recognition and language translation.

  • Both scientists voiced concerns about future developments in AI and their potential societal impacts.
EU unveils plans to make passports and IDs digital for Schengen travel: The European Commission proposed has released details of its proposal to make passports ...
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EU unveils plans to make passports and IDs digital for Schengen travel
Rafael Nadal’s Retirement Will Leave a Gaping Hole in Sports: Tennis star Rafael Nadal, who has 22 major championship titles, announced he will retire after the ...
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Rafael Nadal’s Retirement Will Leave a Gaping Hole in Sports
Train manufacturer Alstom closes factory with 700 employees in Germany: The French train manufacturer is relocating its shell construction work to Eastern Europe ...
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Train manufacturer Alstom closes factory with 700 employees in Germany
Quick Glance: Alstom to Close Görlitz Plant by 2026
  • French train manufacturer Alstom plans to close its Görlitz plant by the end of March 2026, affecting around 700 jobs.

  • This decision stems from a strategic shift of manufacturing activities to Eastern Europe and also impacts other German locations such as Henningsdorf, Kassel, and Mannheim.

  • The head of the works council, René Straube, expressed concerns about potential quality losses due to the relocation abroad.

  • In Henningsdorf, no new vehicles will be produced; instead, the site will be developed into a center for digitalization and service.
Sanofi in talks to sell 50% stake in consumer health business to CD&R: UPDATE 2-Sanofi in talks to sell 50% stake in consumer health business to CD&R
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Sanofi in talks to sell 50% stake in consumer health business to CD&R
'Tribute to Brussels' beer can artwork accidentally thrown away in Dutch museum: The work by French artist Alexandre Lavet first appears consists of two dented ...
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'Tribute to Brussels' beer can artwork accidentally thrown away in Dutch ...
Quick Glance: Museum Mishap: Artwork Discarded as Trash
  • A staff member at the LAM Museum in Lisse accidentally threw away an artwork made from two painted beer cans, mistaking them for trash.

  • The cans, created by French artist Alexandre Lavet in the 1980s, were displayed in the museum's lift.

  • A curator discovered the piece in a trash bag, and it was later showcased at the museum entrance.

  • The museum emphasized that there is no ill will toward the technician, who acted in good faith, and described the incident as a testament to Lavet's art effectiveness.
Brussels urges Turkey to investigate abuses in migration centers: The EU Commission is calling on Turkey to investigate abuses in EU-funded migration centers ...
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Brussels urges Turkey to investigate abuses in migration centers
Le Pen in court for embezzlement of EU funds: The accusation is bogus employment of parliamentary staff and embezzlement of EU funds: Marine Le Pen and other ...
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Le Pen in court for embezzlement of EU funds
Quick Glance: Marine Le Pen on Trial: A Pivotal Case
  • The Rassemblement National faces charges for systematically misusing European Parliament funds.

  • Marine Le Pen is the key defendant in a trial that could impact France's political landscape.

  • Investigations, initiated over a decade ago, allege the party misappropriated EU resources for national use.

  • A verdict is anticipated in late November, with substantial evidence against Le Pen.
Federal Minister of the Interior: Faeser calls for stricter deportation rules in the EU
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Federal Minister of the Interior: Faeser calls for stricter deportation ...
Macron to meet Ukrainian troops at French military camp: France first announced it would help train Ukrainian soldiers in October 2022, and plans to upgrade a ...
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Macron to meet Ukrainian troops at French military camp
‘Our dreams were falling down the mountain’: American and British climbers stranded in the Himalayas for three days
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‘Our dreams were falling down the mountain’: American and British climbers ...
EU Commission sues Hungary over sovereignty law: The EU Commission is once again accusing Hungary of violating European law. It is suing the so-called ...
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EU Commission sues Hungary over sovereignty law
Quick Glance: EU Commission Sues Hungary Over Sovereignty Law
  • The EU Commission has filed a lawsuit against Hungary at the European Court of Justice, claiming the sovereignty law violates EU law.

  • The law grants a new authority extensive investigative powers, threatening freedom of expression and the rights of NGOs and journalists.

  • Despite an ongoing infringement procedure, the Hungarian government has not made necessary amendments, risking potential fines.

  • The US and EU have also criticized the law, deeming it repressive and disproportionate.
Home Secretary: Death of two-year-old in English Channel crossing 'appalling' | ITV News
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Quick Glance: Tragedies in Channel Crossings Claim Lives
  • Four people, including a two-year-old child, died during two attempts to cross the English Channel in overcrowded boats.

  • French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the smugglers, pledging to intensify efforts against these criminal gangs.

  • British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed outrage over the tragedies and emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation to combat smuggling.

  • This year, a total of 51 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach England from France.
Celine Dion accused of faking Olympics performance as fans hit out: Canadian superstar Celine Dion wowed the world when she sang Hymne a L'amour (Hymn to ...
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Celine Dion accused of faking Olympics performance as fans hit out
EU countries pave the way for tariffs on electric cars from China: According to media reports, the EU states have apparently reached an agreement ...
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EU countries pave the way for tariffs on electric cars from China
Quick Glance: EU Moves Forward with Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
  • The EU Commission can impose additional tariffs on electric cars from China starting in November, despite Germany's opposition.

  • A vote in Brussels did not yield a sufficient majority against tariffs, which could reach up to 35.3 percent.

  • The German government was initially divided until Chancellor Scholz made a decision, while the EU Commission emphasized continued negotiations with China.

  • German car manufacturers are calling for a negotiation solution to avoid a trade conflict and warn of negative impacts from the tariffs.
Teen 'stabbed 50 times' before being burned alive in Marseille: A 15-year-old boy was "stabbed 50 times" and burned alive this week in the southern French city ...
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Teen 'stabbed 50 times' before being burned alive in Marseille
Several migrants including child die in Channel crossing attempt: Interior minister Bruno Retailleau says people smugglers "have the blood of these people on ...
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Several migrants including child die in Channel crossing attempt
Multiple Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal: Factbox on Spain's 22-times Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal who announced on Thursday that he is retiring from tennis ...
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Multiple Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal
G7 Ukraine loan threatens to fail because of Viktor Orbán: The West wants to support Kiev with 50 billion dollars. But the decision will not be made in Brussels ...
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G7 Ukraine loan threatens to fail because of Viktor Orbán
The EU's creditworthiness is falling: The risk premiums on EU bonds have reached a similar level to those of the debtor countries Portugal and Belgium ...
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The EU's creditworthiness is falling
Quick Glance: EU Bonds Struggle: Creditworthiness Declines
  • Risk premiums on EU bonds are approaching levels seen in heavily indebted countries like Portugal and Belgium, making new EU debt less likely.

  • Politicians, especially from Italy, are advocating for a safe European bond to support national finances, while the EU Commission remains cautious due to insufficient political backing.

  • A study reveals that the EU's creditworthiness has declined compared to its best member states, with the yield difference to German bonds currently significant.

  • The EU's reliance on national guarantees and varying willingness among member states to create joint debt increase uncertainty regarding future financing models.
French treasure hunt for buried owl statue ends after 31 years: A mass treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a ...
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French treasure hunt for buried owl statue ends after 31 years
Quick Glance: France's 31-Year Treasure Hunt for Owl Statue Concludes
  • The golden owl statuette has been unearthed in France after over three decades.

  • Confirmation was given that the replica was dug up during the night.

  • The finder must have correctly solved 11 riddles set by author Max Valentin to claim the original statue.

  • The treasure hunt inspired a large community of 'chouetteurs' who exchanged information online.
Big minus since the start of the year: asylum applications in Germany are falling significantly
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Big minus since the start of the year: asylum applications in Germany are ...
Hurricane Kirk remnants reach France, leaving at least one dead: After leaving power cuts and uprooted trees in its wake throughout Western Europe ...
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Hurricane Kirk remnants reach France, leaving at least one dead
EU recommendations on banning smoking outdoors cause a stir: BRUSSELS/Ö/OÖ. A recommendation from the EU Commission to the EU member states to expand smoke-free ...
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EU recommendations on banning smoking outdoors cause a stir
Passengers stranded as Martinique airport briefly shuts down amid protests: Protesters invaded the tarmac at Martinique's international airport on Thursday after ...
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Passengers stranded as Martinique airport briefly shuts down amid protests
French fighter jets may arrive in Ukraine in early 2025: The planes would complement US-made F-16s already received by Ukraine.
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French fighter jets may arrive in Ukraine in early 2025
'We don't work enough' - French MP calls for end of 35-hour week: France's former interior minister has called for an end to the country's most famous piece of ...
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'We don't work enough' - French MP calls for end of 35-hour week
France's new interior minister calls for a referendum on migration: Bruno Retailleau represents the Catholic right in France's new government ...
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France's new interior minister calls for a referendum on migration
Pogba’s suspension cut after experts supported claims of unintentional doping: Paul Pogba’s doping suspension was cut from four years to 18 months after experts ...
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Pogba’s suspension cut after experts supported claims of unintentional ...
France aims to send Mirage fighter jets to help Ukraine fight Putin in 2025: Ukrainian pilots are already flying F-16s donated by countries including the ...
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France aims to send Mirage fighter jets to help Ukraine fight Putin in ...
French attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann quits international soccer at 33: French attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann has retired from international ...
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French attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann quits international soccer ...
Quick Glance: Griezmann Retires from International Football
  • Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from the French national team after a decade-long career, scoring 44 goals in 137 appearances.

  • The 33-year-old, who played a crucial role in France's 2018 World Cup victory, shared his decision in an emotional social media post.

  • Griezmann was a pivotal player, holding the record for 84 consecutive matches and ranking fourth in France's all-time top scorers.

  • His retirement signifies the end of an era, following similar departures of other key players like Hugo Lloris and Raphael Varane since the 2022 World Cup.
Mbappé left out of France squad for Nations League games: France national football team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday named a new squad without Antoine ...
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Mbappé left out of France squad for Nations League games
EU security threatened? Hungary's settlement permit for Russians: The Hungarian government is issuing settlement permits to Russian workers ...
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EU security threatened? Hungary's settlement permit for Russians
Migration policy: Faeser wants to bring forward fast-track asylum procedures at airports
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Events spotlight 10 inspirational women in French history: Two conferences will highlight the French lives and careers of 10 inspirational women
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Events spotlight 10 inspirational women in French history
EU announces extra $33 mln humanitarian aid for Lebanon: The European Commission announced on Thursday an extra 30 million euros ($33.1 million) in humanitarian ...
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 EU announces extra $33 mln humanitarian aid for Lebanon
Starmer to hold talks with Biden, Macron and Scholz on Middle East and Ukraine: Sir Keir Starmer will attend a meeting with US President Joe Biden and the French ...
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Starmer to hold talks with Biden, Macron and Scholz on Middle East and ...
Wimbledon replaces line judges with electronic line calling from 2025: It leaves the French Open as the only Grand Slam tournament using human eyes to determine ...
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Wimbledon replaces line judges with electronic line calling from 2025
Quick Glance: Wimbledon Replaces Line Judges with Electronic Calling
  • Wimbledon will replace line judges with electronic line calling starting in 2024.

  • This decision follows positive testing results and aims to enhance officiating accuracy.

  • Chair umpires will remain, maintaining some human oversight in matches.

  • Additionally, men's and women's singles finals will now start at 4:00 PM local time to improve scheduling certainty.
French anti-riot police sent to Martinique to enforce protest bans: The French government has sent a group of special anti-riot police to the French Caribbean ...
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French anti-riot police sent to Martinique to enforce protest bans
Japanese-French chef Akira Hirose dies at 70. At Azay, his flavors live on: Chef Chris Ono has joined Azay, taking over dinner service and offering a prix-fixe ...
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Japanese-French chef Akira Hirose dies at 70. At Azay, his flavors live on
European Commission maps out ‘power grab’ over €1.2 trillion money pot: The Commission floated merging 530 programs into one national cash pot.
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European Commission maps out ‘power grab’ over €1.2 trillion money pot
Fewer asylum applications in Germany than in the previous year: Within the EU, Germany remains the leader with around 171,000 asylum applications ...
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Fewer asylum applications in Germany than in the previous year
EU-China talks bring no breakthrough in the dispute over electric cars: Brussels and Beijing have agreed to re-examine the price commitments ...
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EU-China talks bring no breakthrough in the dispute over electric cars
Rangers fall to 4-1 Europa League defeat against Lyon at Ibrox: The French side took all three Europa League points on a tough night for Philippe Clement's ...
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Rangers fall to 4-1 Europa League defeat against Lyon at Ibrox
French PM vows more taxes and spending cuts to reduce 'colossal' debt: Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and public spending cuts to reduce a ...
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French PM vows more taxes and spending cuts to reduce 'colossal' debt
France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025: The planes "will be equipped with new equipment: air-to-ground combat capabilities and ...
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France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025
0800 112 112: The new French emergency number: Emergency services in France are using a new phone number to call back people who have contacted them.
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0800 112 112: The new French emergency number
Bulgarian president warns of election fraud ahead of upcoming vote: The European Commission and other institutions have been made aware.
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Bulgarian president warns of election fraud ahead of upcoming vote
Islamist Peter Cherif receives life sentence for the attack on Charlie Hebdo: The French Islamist Peter Cherif has been sentenced to life in prison for the ...
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Islamist Peter Cherif receives life sentence for the attack on Charlie ...
Spend a Day in the French Countryside Without Leaving Paris at This Stunning Courtyard Restaurant
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Spend a Day in the French Countryside Without Leaving Paris at This ...