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Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for change
Read full article: Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for changeRenowned French actor Anouk Grinberg says the sexual assault trial against fellow actor Gรฉrard Depardieu reflects the slow path toward awareness of sex abuse in France, especially in the film industry, after years of silence.
France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits Rabat
Read full article: France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits RabatMoroccoโs King Mohammed VI has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco, kicking off a state visit with a series of bilateral agreements, including major investments in renewable energy and transportation.
7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash
Read full article: 7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlashFrench authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympicsโ opening and closing ceremonies.
Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in France
Read full article: Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in FranceThe sensational trial of 50 men accused of raping an unwitting and unconscious French woman who was repeatedly drugged by her husband has exposed what critics say is a dark rape culture in the country.
Mbappรฉ's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim
Read full article: Mbappรฉ's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claimFrench soccer star Kylian Mbappรฉโs representatives have rejected as โfalse and irresponsibleโ reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country.
Macron says he's 'super proud' of his wife's cameo in 'Emily in Paris'
Read full article: Macron says he's 'super proud' of his wife's cameo in 'Emily in Paris'French President Emmanuel Macron says heโs โsuper proudโ of the cameo appearance by his wife, Brigitte, in the fourth season of the Netflix show โEmily in Paris.โ.
Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open call
Read full article: Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open callMelinda French Gates will grant $250 million to support womenโs health around the world through an open call for nonprofits to apply for funding.
In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages
Read full article: In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languagesFor decades Senegal, a former French colony in West Africa, has been touted as the bastion of the French language in the region.
The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
Read full article: The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofitsU.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information.
French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbs
Read full article: French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbsThe critically acclaimed French film โLa Haineโ is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic.
Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities say
Read full article: Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities sayAuthorities say several people have during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France.
French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'
Read full article: French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'Franceโs First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show โEmily in Paris,โ parts of which were released on Thursday.
2 Italian and 2 South Korean climbers are found dead close to Mont Blanc's summit
Read full article: 2 Italian and 2 South Korean climbers are found dead close to Mont Blanc's summitFrench rescuers say they have found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc on the French side.
France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lights
Read full article: France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lightsFrance has defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games.
Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceโs new prime minister
Read full article: Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceโs new prime ministerPresident Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceโs new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English Channel
Read full article: A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English ChannelThe deaths of a dozen migrants on the English Channel hasn't stopped more boats from attempting to cross from France to the U.K. Associated Press journalists watched a crowded boat make its way through the sea on Wednesday as French patrol boats monitored and crew threw life vests.
French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags on
Read full article: French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags onTwo French rugby players are heading back to France nearly two months after their arrest in the South American nation on charges of aggravated sexual assault.
A boat with dozens of migrants rips apart in the English Channel off France, killing 12
Read full article: A boat with dozens of migrants rips apart in the English Channel off France, killing 12Officials say a boat carrying migrants has ripped apart in the English Channel as they tried to reach Britain from northern France, and 12 are dead.
Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continues
Read full article: Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continuesArgentine prosecutors say they would let two French rugby players accused of violently raping a woman to fly home, even as the explosive case remained under investigation.
France's Macron says giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship was a good thing
Read full article: France's Macron says giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship was a good thingFrench President Emmanuel Macron is defending his governmentโs decision to give special fast-track citizenship to Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov.
Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia
Read full article: Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from RussiaSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, shifting his country away from its dependence on Russian arms.
France's leftist coalition fumes over Macron's rejection of its candidate to become prime minister
Read full article: France's leftist coalition fumes over Macron's rejection of its candidate to become prime ministerThe leaders of France's main left-wing coalition have accused President Emmanuel Macron of denying democracy.
French authorities arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport, French media report
Read full article: French authorities arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport, French media reportFrench broadcast media reports say the founder and CEO of the popular messaging service Telegram has been detained at a Paris airport.
Preparing for the Paralympics, Paris reminds residents and visitors that 'game is not over'
Read full article: Preparing for the Paralympics, Paris reminds residents and visitors that 'game is not over'As Paris transitions from the Olympics to the Paralympics, the city is adapting both its venues and its energy for the next big event.
Under sea and over land, the Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning an exceptional journey
Read full article: Under sea and over land, the Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning an exceptional journeyThe Paris Paralympics flame has been lit in the British village of Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
France's Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
Read full article: France's Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new governmentFrench President Emmanuel Macron is holding talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government.
French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
Read full article: French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, has died at age 88, French media reported.
Yseult hits Olympic stage as closing ceremony performer, shining light on music and modeling career
Read full article: Yseult hits Olympic stage as closing ceremony performer, shining light on music and modeling careerParisian singer-model Yseult was the final act to perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Read full article: Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili PeppersSnoop Dogg brought out Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers all performed from a California beachside during the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The gold medal goes to ... the chocolate muffin. At the Olympic village, the bakery shines
Read full article: The gold medal goes to ... the chocolate muffin. At the Olympic village, the bakery shinesThe chocolate muffins from the bakery in the Olympic village where athletes stay have gone viral on social media.
Microsoft hits back at Delta after the airline said last month's tech outage cost it $500 million
Read full article: Microsoft hits back at Delta after the airline said last month's tech outage cost it $500 millionMicrosoft is joining cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike in fighting back against criticism from Delta Air Lines.
Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics
Read full article: Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris OlympicsTahiti is hosting the surfing competition for the Paris Olympics and has been a coveted destination for the sport for decades, but itโs only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent begun to develop among younger generations.
White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the job
Read full article: White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the jobThe White Houseโs executive chef has retired after nearly three decades of serving meals and state dinners to five different presidents and their families.
French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over 'Last Supper' tableau
Read full article: French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over 'Last Supper' tableauA storm of outrage about the Paris Olympicsโ opening ceremony has taken a legal turn.
From the opening ceremony to DiscOlympics, Cerrone still reigns nearly 50 years on
Read full article: From the opening ceremony to DiscOlympics, Cerrone still reigns nearly 50 years onDisco might seem like a thing of the past, but legendary Frecnh artist Cerrone is bringing it into the present with some extra flare.
Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but 'Last Supper' tableau draws criticism
Read full article: Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but 'Last Supper' tableau draws criticismIn an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community.
Lady Gaga dazzles at Olympics opening ceremony with prerecorded French performance
Read full article: Lady Gaga dazzles at Olympics opening ceremony with prerecorded French performanceLady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony โ except it was all prerecorded.
French minister thanks Belgium for detaining 7 terror suspects on eve of Olympics opening ceremony
Read full article: French minister thanks Belgium for detaining 7 terror suspects on eve of Olympics opening ceremonyOn the eve of the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, France's interior minister thanked Belgium for a string of raids that led to the detention of seven people for questioning over suspected terrorist activities.
Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Read full article: Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chantsArgentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer teamโs derogatory post-match chants about French players.
Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractions
Read full article: Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractionsAthletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts.
A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years
Read full article: A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 yearsFrench authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay.
A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris. The attacker was killed by police
Read full article: A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris. The attacker was killed by policeFrench authorities say a police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris in the Champs-Elysees neighborhood.
Italian authorities seek truck driver who was filmed striking migrants near French border
Read full article: Italian authorities seek truck driver who was filmed striking migrants near French borderItalian border police are looking for a truck driver who is shown on a widely circulated video striking female migrants after he found them in the back of his truck near the French border.
French federation files complaint after 'racist and discriminatory remarks' by Argentina players
Read full article: French federation files complaint after 'racist and discriminatory remarks' by Argentina playersThe French soccer federation has pledged to file a complaint with FIFA over โracist and discriminatory remarksโ by Argentina players in post-match chants about Franceโs team after their Copa America title win.
French president accepts prime minister's resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government
Read full article: French president accepts prime minister's resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker governmentFrench President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the prime ministerโs resignation but kept him on as head of a caretaker government.
Man who stabbed a French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of Olympics is taken to psychiatric hospital
Read full article: Man who stabbed a French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of Olympics is taken to psychiatric hospitalFrench prosecutors say the man who stabbed a French soldier on foot patrol outside a big train station in Paris has been taken to a psychiatric hospital.
Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more
Read full article: Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and moreHundreds of people have carried the Olympic torch through the French capital for two days of celebrations before the Summer Games kick off at the end of the month.
Argentina charges 2 visiting French rugby players in a harrowing case of alleged sexual assault
Read full article: Argentina charges 2 visiting French rugby players in a harrowing case of alleged sexual assaultArgentine prosecutors say they have charged two French rugby players with aggravated sexual assault, the latest development in the case of a woman who said she was repeatedly raped by the athletes after they took her back to their hotel room and prevented her from leaving.
French rugby players suspected of assault in Argentina moved to western city for court appearance
Read full article: French rugby players suspected of assault in Argentina moved to western city for court appearanceArgentine authorities have transferred two French rugby players under police guard from Buenos Aires to the western city of Mendoza, where they are expected to appear in court on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault.
Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control
Read full article: Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under controlA small fire broke out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation.
Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister
Read full article: Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime ministerFrench President Emmanuel Macron says he will give time to the countryโs political parties to build a โRepublicanโ majority at the National Assembly before he can decide on a new prime minister, after no party won a majority in Sundayโs legislative elections.
France's leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote
Read full article: France's leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament voteThe leftist coalition that won the most seats in France's National Assembly in surprise results is now demanding the immediate right to form a government, even though no grouping won a majority of seats.
Elections in Europe, Iran show authoritarian march may have slowed, not halted
Read full article: Elections in Europe, Iran show authoritarian march may have slowed, not haltedAt first glance, elections in France and Britain were a triumph for leftists and reformers over authoritarians and the right.
Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament
Read full article: Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European ParliamentFar-right parties from 12 countries, including Franceโs National Rally and Hungaryโs ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament.
The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't win
Read full article: The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't winFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared to be nearer to power than ever last week after her National Rally party triumphed in the opening round of legislative elections.
The Latest | Macron asks French prime minister to stay on for the sake of stability
Read full article: The Latest | Macron asks French prime minister to stay on for the sake of stabilityFrench President Emmanuel Macron rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Monday, in the wake of a chaotic election result that left neither left, right, nor center with a majority in the National Assembly.
French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
Read full article: French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlockA coalition of the French left has won the most seats in high-stakes legislative elections, beating back a far-right surge but failing to win a majority.
Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election
Read full article: Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary electionVoters in Franceโs overseas territories and living abroad have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand an unprecedented victory to the nationalist far right.
France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
Read full article: France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairsThe second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense and foreign affairs.
Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
Read full article: Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with FranceThe German government has expressed concern about a possible victory of the far-right National Rally in France on Sunday.
Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
Read full article: Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actorsAuthorities in France say a film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a judge investigating the case.
France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
Read full article: France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive electionSeveral candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail in the final stretch before a high-stakes French legislative election.
Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
Read full article: Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French electionAs it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday.
French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
Read full article: French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading governmentFrench opposition parties are making hurried deals to try to block a landslide victory for Marine Le Penโs far-right National Rally in Sundayโs second round of legislative elections.
At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
Read full article: At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National RallyAt just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in France.
French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote
Read full article: French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive voteFranceโs fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the far-right party are scrambling to capitalize on a first round of voting in high-stakes surprise legislative elections.
It's France's moment of truth. Here's how its snap elections work and what comes next
Read full article: It's France's moment of truth. Here's how its snap elections work and what comes nextFrench voters face a decisive choice in the runoff Sunday of snap parliamentary elections that could produce the countryโs first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation.
Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
Read full article: Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentumFrench President Emmanuel Macron appeared on the political stage in 2017 as a bold, young leader offering to revive France through radical pro-business, pro-European policies.
French far-right leader Le Pen questions president's role as army chief ahead of parliament election
Read full article: French far-right leader Le Pen questions president's role as army chief ahead of parliament electionFranceโs landmark legislative elections are just three days away and the countryโs far-right leader is asking who would be in charge of the military if her party takes over after the two-round balloting.
France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of polarizing elections
Read full article: France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of polarizing electionsFranceโs government has ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.
Kylian Mbappรฉ scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024
Read full article: Kylian Mbappรฉ scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024Kylian Mbappรฉ scored from the penalty spot on his return after breaking his nose before France conceded a spot kick by Robert Lewandowski in a 1-1 draw with Poland at the European Championship.
New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader's release from custody in mainland France
Read full article: New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader's release from custody in mainland FranceA pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is demanding the โrelease and immediate returnโ of the Indigenous Kanak leader who was flown more than 10,000 miles to mainland France for pretrial detention.
New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to mainland France for pretrial detention
Read full article: New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to mainland France for pretrial detentionNew Caledoniaโs public prosecutor says a pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory has been transferred to a jail in mainland France to await trial for his alleged role in a recent deadly unrest.
Vogue World celebrates French style, Olympics amid razzmatazz, as menswear season wraps up in Paris
Read full article: Vogue World celebrates French style, Olympics amid razzmatazz, as menswear season wraps up in ParisOn International Olympic Day, Vogue World took over the last day of Paris Fashion Weekโs menswear collections with a show-cum-spectacle themed around the Olympics.
French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron's shadow in the upcoming early election
Read full article: French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron's shadow in the upcoming early electionFranceโs prime minister hopes to emerge from the campaign for the early legislative election not only still holding the job that President Emmanuel Macron gave him less than six months ago but also as more of his own person.
Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
Read full article: Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalitiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has joined African leaders to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa.