French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian Lula da Silva launched a diesel-powered submarine built in Brazil with French technology at the Itaguai shipyard ... Show more
Philippe de Gaulle, son of Charles de Gaulle, has died aged 102: His father was the leader of the Resistance during World War II and later the president of ...
lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2024/03/13/admiral-philippe-de-gaulle-son-of-the-general-is-dead_6613365_15.html
French far-right leader Bardella: ‘My heart leans toward Trump’ in U.S. presidential race
politico.eu/article/french-far-right-jordan-bardella-national-rally-leader-heart-leans-trump-us-elections/
France raises terror alert after Moscow theater attack: France is increasing armed patrols after an "Islamic State" (IS) affiliate claimed an attack ...
dw.com/en/france-raises-terror-alert-after-moscow-theater-attack/a-68657082
Quick Glance: France Increases Terror Alert After Deadly Attack in Russia
- France's government increased its security alert posture to the highest level on Sunday after the deadly attack at a Russian concert hall and Islamic State's claim of responsibility.
- President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting after Friday's attack in a Moscow suburb killed over 130 people and was claimed by an Islamic State affiliate.
- France was already on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics this year, expected to draw millions of visitors. Security concerns are notably high for the opening ceremony on July 26, with boats on the Seine River and large crowds watching from the embankments.
- The country has been previously targeted by deadly Islamic State attacks, such as the Bataclan theatre massacre in 2015 where extremists shot concertgoers and held hostages for hours. French forces have also taken action against extremists in other regions.
Trade will be high on agenda during Xi's visit to Paris in May, sources say: Trade will be high on the agenda when Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his French ...
reuters.com/world/trade-will-be-high-agenda-during-xis-visit-paris-may-sources-say-2024-03-20/
Before his performance of “I will love you” at Paris La Défense Arena this weekend, Michel Sardou did not hesitate to take jabs at the #MeToo movement ...
Macron quips about cuddly 'wedding' pics with Lula: French President Emmanuel Macron has joined social media users in their jokes that likened his cosy pictures ...
thelocal.fr/20240329/macron-quips-about-cuddly-wedding-pics-with-lula
'Disturbing': Rough sleepers removed from Paris ahead of Olympics : Hundreds of migrants and rough sleepers have been relocated from Paris to regional ...
euronews.com/2024/03/28/disturbing-rough-sleepers-and-migrants-removed-from-paris-ahead-of-olympics
Hitler didn’t quit in 1938 and Putin won’t stop at Ukraine, Lithuanian leader warns
politico.eu/article/adolf-hitler-quit-1938-vladimir-putin-ukraine-russia-war-lithuania-gitanas-nauseda/
French schools sent threatening messages and beheading videos, says ministry: At least 30 schools in the Paris region have this week received threatening ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240321-french-schools-sent-threatening-messages-and-beheading-videos-says-ministry
Paris Olympics security fears are clashing with ‘Games wide open’ pledge: Organizers have scaled back a grand plan to make the Opening Ceremonies on the Seine ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/03/19/paris-olympics-2024-games-wide-open-security/
France's president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices: French President Emmanuel Macron is raising eyebrows after photos of him hammering a ...
apnews.com/article/france-macron-photo-boxing-election-campaign-7ee08a530f8b67a9c633e63c47fa3c81
Quick Glance: Emmanuel Macron showcases political strength with boxing photos
- French President Emmanuel Macron released photos displaying his muscular strength in action, sparking discussions on social media.
- Macron took a more aggressive stance against Russia and suggested sending Western troops to Ukraine to counter Russian expansion.
- The photos, portraying Macron as a determined boxer, serve as a message to Putin, emphasizing Macron's fitness and determination.
- The images received mixed reactions in France, with some praising Macron's warrior-like appearance while others criticized the political implications of the photos.
Flamboyant former culture minister and bad boy Frédéric Mitterrand dies age 76: Former culture minister Frédéric Mitterrand, a high-profile and sometimes ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240322-flamboyant-former-culture-minister-and-bad-boy-fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-mitterrand-dies-age-76-gay
France wants to boost aid for Ukraine and contribute to strategic uncertainty for Russia
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Macron promises France will be 'uncompromising' when it comes to anti-Semitism: President Emmanuel Macron has said that the State will continue to fight ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240319-macron-promises-france-will-be-uncompromising-when-it-comes-to-anti-semitisma
Stamping out misinformation in France's fight against HIV-Aids: The French non-profit Sidaction on Friday launches its three-day annual fundraiser for HIV-Aids ...
rfi.fr/en/science-and-technology/20240322-stamping-out-misinformation-in-france-s-fight-against-hiv-aids-sidaction
French Foreign Minister to visit: French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné is scheduled to arrive here on Monday and there is speculation that it will be ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/23/news/guyana/french-foreign-minister-to-visit/
Elon Musk calls OpenAI 'a lie' after announcing plans to make his 'spicy' ChatGPT rival open-source this week
pcgamer.com/software/ai/elon-musk-calls-openai-a-lie-after-announcing-plans-to-make-his-spicy-chatgpt-rival-open-source-this-week/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Open-Source Grok by xAI this Week
- Elon Musk announces that xAI will open-source Grok, its ChatGPT rival, this week.
- The Musk-OpenAI dispute has sparked a debate on open-source AI.
- The decision to open-source Grok will help xAI join the list of companies publishing their chatbot codes.
- Musk has been a long-time advocate for open-source, with Tesla and X also open-sourcing parts of their technologies.
France raises terror alert warning to highest level: PARIS — The French government is raising its terror alert warning to its highest level following the ...
asiaone.com/world/france-raises-terror-alert-warning-highest-level
Paris 2024 Olympics: 'Several foreign nations' will send security forces to guard the Games
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/03/28/paris-olympics-2024-several-foreign-nations-will-send-security-forces-to-guard-the-games_6664076_143.html
Quick Glance: Poland to Deploy Troops for Security at Paris Olympics
- Poland is supporting international efforts to secure the Olympic Games in France by deploying troops, including sniffer dog handlers, to address the security challenge.
- The announcement coincided with the visit of French Chief of Defence Staff Thierry Burkhard to Warsaw.
- Further details of the agreement are still being finalized and will be disclosed at a later date.
- In March, Paris authorities increased police presence in the northern suburb of La Courneuve near the Paris 2024 Olympics Village following an attack on a police station in that area.
The French parliament’s lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as “bloody and murderous repression” the killing by Paris police of dozens of ... Show more
The UN held a moment of silence after the Moscow terrorist attack. Read more: www.thenationalnews.com/world/europe/2024/03/25/france-raises-terror-alert-after-isis-attack-in-moscow/
Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
Dua Lipa styles her Birkin the Jane Birkin way: Dua Lipa was recently spotted carrying a black, decked-out version of the Birkin during an outing in Paris ...
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ExodusPoint Hedge Fund Clients Yanked $1 Billion in 2023: ExodusPoint Capital Management clients pulled about $1 billion from Michael Gelband’s hedge fund in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/exoduspoint-clients-yanked-1-billion-from-hedge-fund-last-year
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No Jets Needed: Dua Lipa & Callum Turner Spotted in Matching Train Depot Looks: The couple went all in on monochrome leather as they caught the Eurostar train ...
wmagazine.com/fashion/dua-lipa-callum-turner-leather-travel-looks-london-paris
The U13 Women and U13 go to Dugny on Saturday to compete in the departmental finals! In Marville, the Seniors B play their late match against Cergy-Pontoise ... Show more
📌 𝐋𝐞 𝐗𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐬 to face @FCVersaillesOff So supporters, 1 hour before kick-off, is it time to share your predictions for this evening!!? 🤝#FCVCNFC #EnsembleToujours
Liberia: French court hands former rebel leader 30-year prison sentence | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/28/liberia-french-court-hands-former-rebel-leader-30-year-prison-sentence/
Olympic Games: Young and known to the police - France fears these attackers: The Olympic Games begin in four months, right in the center of Paris ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-03/terrorwarnung-frankreich-olympische-spiele-paris-anschlag
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Paris Olympics to cost taxpayers €3-5 billion, says French national auditor: The Paris Olympics this year are expected to cost the state between €3-5 billion ...
thelocal.fr/20240326/paris-olympics-to-cost-taxpayers-e3-5-billion-says-french-national-auditor
France to set up embassy here: In a major boost for Guyana’s diplomatic profile, France is to set up an embassy here next year and Paris has also sealed a deal ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/27/news/guyana/france-to-set-up-embassy-here/
Explained: Your French region, métropole, département and commune: If you're living in France you will obviously know your own address, but at various times ...
thelocal.fr/20200928/explained-what-is-a-french-metropole
Niigata Governor Makes Pitch for Sado Mine in UNESCO Bid
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240327-176971/
France 'doesn't rule out' requisitions for war production: Paris has been pushing its army to produce more and faster since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/03/26/france-doesn-t-rule-out-requisitions-for-war-production_6655543_7.html
IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/ioc-excludes-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-from-taking-part-in-the-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony.html
Quick Glance: IOC Excludes Russians from Olympic Parade
- Russian athletes are allowed to participate as neutral athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris, but are not permitted to attend the opening ceremony.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus are also excluded from the opening parade due to the Russian war in Ukraine.
- Participants from these countries must compete under a neutral flag, are not allowed to display national symbols, and undergo strict scrutiny to ensure no connections to the army or security agencies.
- The Russian Olympic Committee is suspended, and Russian politicians and top sports officials have no access to the Olympic competitions.
Historic Paris UGC Normandie Cinema & Cannes Press Conference Venue Faces Closure As Theaters Quit Champs-Élysées Avenue
deadline.com/2024/03/historic-paris-ugc-normandie-cinema-cannes-press-conference-venue-closure-champs-elysees-avenue-1235861956/
Olympics in Paris: French fear terror during games: The attack in Moscow awakens memories in France of the massacre in the Bataclan. The French are looking ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/olympia-in-paris-franzosen-fuerchten-terror-waehrend-spielen-843648832270
Lawmakers hopeful Franco-German parliament can smooth intergovernmental relations
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/lawmakers-hopeful-franco-german-parliament-can-smooth-intergovernmental-relations/
MGCS main battle tank system: Germany and France agree on details in new military cooperation
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/deutschland-und-frankreich-einigen-sich-auf-details-in-neuer-militaerkooperation-a-39882f4a-66fe-455e-8926-ebd1a6ee7cda
Deep fakes are already a huge problem and will only get worse.
"If we don't protect our content it is going to be super difficult to distinguish the ... Show more
Oil, gas set to sail past Paris targets: A new report gives failing grades to the biggest oil companies in meeting climate goals.
axios.com/2024/03/22/climate-change-oil-gas-paris-agreement
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France Soccer Earns Backlash for Reported Ban on Muslim Players Fasting During Ramadan
time.com/6959545/france-football-federation-ramadan-fasting-rules-muslims-soccer/
Brigitte Macron And Nicolas Ghesquière Do Double Denim On Madame Figaro Cover: Brigitte Macron and Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière are on the cover of Madame ...
wwd.com/business-news/media/brigitte-macron-nicolas-ghesquiere-madame-figaro-1236272949/
Adrianne Lenker and Waxahatchee: The Best of Today: Waxahatchee's real name is Katie Crutchfield and she is one of the most captivating musicians working today.
abendblatt.de/hamburg/kultur/article241939646/Adrianne-Lenker-und-Waxahatchee-Das-Beste-von-heute.html
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Donia Abu Taleb’s Olympic qualification ‘historic’: Taekwondo chief: JEDDAH: Donia Abu Taleb’s qualification for the Paris Olympics was a “historic” day for ...
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⏱️79' a combination between Nangis and Bussmann attempted on this free kick, but the attempt is blocked by the Orléans defense #ASNLUSO #NationalFFF
We need Web3 and AI authentication, Vivendi vice president Fabien Aufrechter says, because otherwise "you won't go into Metaverse" because it ... Show more
Ugandan soldiers, students honoured at Francophonie Day celebration: Projections incidicate that by 2050, Africa will have the largest number of French speakers ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_184003
Macron to Host China’s Xi in Paris as Trade Tensions Persist: French President Emmanuel Macron plans to host Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Paris in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/macron-to-host-china-s-xi-in-paris-as-trade-tensions-persist
At Russian embassy in Paris, thousands turn out for vote: Russian nationals formed long queues outside Moscow's embassy in Paris on Sunday to cast their vote ...
thelocal.fr/20240317/at-russian-embassy-in-paris-thousands-turn-out-for-vote
Women's section: All the results of our teams - FC Lorient: Here are the results of the weekend for the Merlus women's section: WOMEN (R1) CPB Bréquigny 0-3 FC ...
fclorient.bzh/section-feminine-tous-les-resultats-de-nos-equipes-2/
Sciences Po Head Mathias Vicherat Resigns After Domestic Violence Claims: The president of one of France’s top universities resigned from his post months after ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-13/sciences-po-head-resigns-after-domestic-violence-claims
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Man saves almost £4,000 on dog's surgery having it done in France: A UK vet quoted Brian £5,318 for surgery on Flash's leg, but it was £1 ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-saves-almost-4000-dogs-28802899
France to Rethink Some Green Subsidies Amid Drive to Cut Public Spending: The French government will re-assess subsidies for home and building renovations ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-11/france-to-rethink-some-green-subsidies-amid-drive-to-cut-public-spending
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Wrestling: Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya lose in trials; bow out from Paris Olympics qualification race
scroll.in/field/1064995/wrestling-bajrang-punia-ravi-dahiya-lose-in-trials-bow-out-from-paris-olympics-qualification-race
European Football Championships and Olympic Games: Germany and France agree security cooperation
zeit.de/sport/2024-03/deutschland-frankreich-olympia-em-zusammenarbeit-sicherheit
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UAE team heads to Disneyland Paris to show inclusivity, talent at International Festival of Dance and Performing Arts
gulfnews.com/uae/uae-team-heads-to-disneyland-paris-to-show-inclusivity-talent-at-international-festival-of-dance-and-performing-arts-1.101598897
Emily Blunt makes this everyday hairstyle red carpet-worthy at the 2024 Oscars: Instead of an elaborate updo, Emily Blunt opts for a messy bun at the Oscars 2024 ...
vogue.de/artikel/emily-blunt-oscars-2024-messy-bun
Square named after Lithuania inaugurated in Paris: A square named after Lithuania was officially opened in Paris on Tuesday.
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2220906/square-named-after-lithuania-inaugurated-in-paris
This was the scene as France celebrated becoming the first nation in the world to explicitly enshrine access to abortion in the Constitution. nyti.ms/3TosZ1p
Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
Video. Watch French lawmakers enshrine abortion 'freedom' in the Constitution
lemonde.fr/en/videos/video/2024/03/05/watch-french-lawmakers-enshrine-abortion-freedom-in-the-constitution_6586769_108.html
France signs defence deal with Moldova amid Russian threats: Emmanuel Macron promises ‘unwavering support’ to protect sovereignty of country neighbouring Ukraine
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Macron wants to lead Europe on Ukraine. France may not let him.: French president faces blowback across the political spectrum for not ruling out a Western ...
politico.eu/article/macron-wants-to-lead-on-ukraine-but-france-might-not-let-him/
Quick Glance: Macron warns against NATO troops in Ukraine
- Macron faces mixed reactions and Kremlin warning after comments on troops in Ukraine.
- He stresses the need to defeat Russia, including deploying troops.
- Concerns of potential confrontation between NATO and Russia are raised.
- European leaders show disunity on the issue of sending ground troops to Ukraine.
Macron to seal right to abortion into French constitution on International Women’s Day
france24.com/en/live-news/20240308-france-s-macron-to-seal-abortion-becoming-constitutional-right
Quick Glance: Historic Moment: Right to Abortion Added to French Constitution
- France becomes the first country to explicitly protect the right to abortion in its constitution.
- The ceremony to formally change the constitution was held in Paris on International Women's Day.
- President Macron emphasized the importance of women's rights progress for mankind.
- The French government aims to push for better safeguards for abortion under EU law.
To avoid strikes at Olympics, France plans to pay bonuses to civil servants: The French government will offer bonuses to civil servants deployed across the ...
business-standard.com/sports/olympics/to-avoid-strikes-at-olympics-france-plans-to-pay-bonuses-to-civil-servants-124030900718_1.html
Paris assailant calls man in kippah "dirty Jew," attacks him as he leaves synagogue - report
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-789901
Czech Republic backtracks on finding cash to buy 800,000 shells for Ukraine: The country’s president and prime minister are putting forward very different ...
politico.eu/article/czech-republic-backtracks-on-finding-cash-to-buy-800000-shells-for-ukraine/
More ideas than cash: 5 takeaways from the EU’s defense push: The European Commission wants the bloc to coordinate its military industries to tackle the ...
politico.eu/article/more-ideas-than-cash-5-takeaways-eu-europe-defense-push-war-ukraine-ammunition/
Quick Glance: EU plans massive defense boost
- The EU plans to massively increase weapons production and procurement to shift away from US arms and respond to Russian aggression.
- The European Defense Industrial Strategy aims to incentivize European arms manufacturers to invest more and streamline production.
- Funding the ambitious project is challenging, but the EU plans to allocate 1.5 billion euros from the current budget to kickstart it.
- The EU's strategy aims to have intra-bloc weapons trade reach 35% of the total value of the EU defense market by 2030.
Scaled-back opening ceremony for Paris Olympics to offer 326,000 tickets: A total of 326,000 tickets are set to be sold or given away for the opening ceremony of ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240306-scaled-back-opening-ceremony-for-paris-olympics-to-offer-326-000-tickets
Macron wants to lead Europe on Ukraine. France may not let him.: French president faces blowback across the political spectrum for not ruling out a Western ...
politico.eu/article/macron-wants-to-lead-on-ukraine-but-france-might-not-let-him/
'Historic' Versailles congress set to enshrine right to abortion in French constitution
thelocal.fr/20240229/historic-versailles-congress-set-to-enshrine-right-to-abortion-in-french-constitution
Quick Glance: French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion in Constitution
- The French Senate overwhelmingly voted to inscribe abortion as a 'guaranteed freedom.'
- The proposed constitutional change is a response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
- Public support for abortion rights in France has been reinforced by events in the U.S. and other countries.
- The Senate's vote is seen as a historic step for women's rights in France, making it the first country to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the constitution.
Bag containing security plans for Paris Olympics stolen from French train: City hall engineer had put bag with sensitive data in overhead luggage rack on train ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/27/bag-containing-security-plans-for-paris-olympics-stolen-from-french-train
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Security Plans Stolen
- A bag containing a computer and two USB memory sticks holding police security plans for the Paris Olympic Games was stolen on Monday evening from a train at the capital’s Gare du Nord station, police sources said.
- The bag belonged to an engineer from Paris City Hall, who discovered the theft when changing trains due to delays.
- An investigation is being conducted by the regional transport police, with 2000 municipal police officers and around 35,000 security forces expected to secure the Olympics starting on July 26.
French farmers could stage more protests, union boss says: French farmers could stage more protests and blockades in the coming weeks to push the government to ...
reuters.com/world/europe/french-farmers-could-stage-more-protests-union-boss-says-2024-03-03/
Animal rights activists disrupt Victoria Beckham show in Paris: Animal rights activists from PETA disrupted Victoria Beckham's runway show at Paris Fashion Week ...
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France's Macron demands justice after shooting of Palestinians in Gaza: French President Emmanuel Macron said he was angered by what Gaza authorities said ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2024-03-02-frances-macron-demands-justice-after-shooting-of-palestinians-in-gaza/
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