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France’s prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy
PARIS (AP) — France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar — possibly Easter Monday and the day marking the...
Gisèle Pelicot receives France’s highest honour
Gisèle Pelicot, who became a symbol for women's rights in France during the rape trial against her ex-husband and dozens of accomplices, has received France's highest civic honour.Pelicot was...
Macron promises to boost France’s defence budget by €6.5bn over next 2 years
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldFrench President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to increase military...
Gisèle Pelicot given France’s highest award
Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who earned international recognition after publicly testifying at her mass-rape trial last year, has been given France's top honour.The 72-year-old was named knight of...
French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France’s flagship Rafale fighter jet
PARIS (AP) — China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India and Pakistan's clashes in May, French...
Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed and several hospitalised
French police have detained 12 suspects after nearly 150 people reported being assaulted with syringes across France during its annual "Fête de la Musique" summer festival. The outdoor festival...
📸 Nike launch France’s EURO 2025 Matchday Fits
Nike Football has officially launched the highly anticipated 2025 France National Team Kit for the Women’s EURO — a striking statement of innovation, self-expression, and performance tailored to elevate...
France’s recycling model inspires global plastic waste reforms
France’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) programme is gaining renewed global attention as governments seek sustainable ways to reduce plastic pollution. Launched over three decades ago, the system shifts the...
Power outage in France’s Nice after Cannes Film Festival disrupted
A power cut was reported in the southern French city of France on Sunday, one day after an outage disrupted the nearby Cannes Film Festival.Almost 45,000 households in Nice...
An inquiry says France’s government covered up Nestle’s illegal treatment of bottled water
PARIS (AP) — The government of French President Emmanuel Macron covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food industry giant Nestle, including the world-famous Perrier...
