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After its hounding of Kate Britain needs a long, hard look in the mirror: The latest churn of royal commentary makes no sense. Writing that a princess should be ...
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Kate Middleton’s Photo of Queen Elizabeth With Grandchildren Was Altered, Too: The controversy over Kate Middleton's edited photos continues as the Princess of ...
thewrap.com/kate-middleton-queen-elizabeth-photo-altered/
French police use aggressive techniques to stop migrants from crossing English Channel
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/03/23/french-police-use-aggressive-techniques-to-stop-migrants-from-crossing-english-channel_6648196_7.html
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Olympic flame to burn in front of Louvre museum during Paris 2024 Games: The Olympic flame is set to burn in the Tuileries Garden in front of the Louvre museum ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240327-olympic-flame-to-burn-in-front-of-louvre-museum-during-paris-2024-games
Altice Q&A: How Drahi Can Push Creditors to Cut Billions of Debt: Billionaire Patrick Drahi’s Altice is asking creditors to agree to losses as the company’s ...
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Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech: The presidents of France and Brazil on Wednesday launched a submarine built in the South ...
reuters.com/world/americas/macron-lula-launch-submarine-built-brazil-with-french-tech-2024-03-27/
Frédéric Mitterrand, ex-French culture minister and nephew of former president, has died
lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2024/03/21/frederic-mitterrand-nephew-of-francois-mitterrand-and-former-french-culture-minister-is-dead_6643525_15.html
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Strensall Barracks saved! York army base will NOT be sold off by MoD: Strensall Barracks saved! York army base will NOT be sold off by MoD
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Canada unfazed by French senators' rejection of free-trade deal: France's Sénat rejected the CETA trade agreement between the European Union and Canada ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/22/canada-unfazed-by-french-senators-rejection-of-free-trade-deal_6644817_5.html
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Kate Middleton, the woman who rose to the top and conquered the British people: The Princess of Wales has followed in the footsteps of Elizabeth II by portraying ...
english.elpais.com/people/2024-03-24/kate-middleton-the-woman-who-rose-to-the-top-and-conquered-the-british-people.html
France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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French MPs debate outlawing discrimination against afros and braids: French lawmakers will vote on Thursday on much-debated draft legislation that would outlaw ...
reuters.com/world/europe/french-mps-debate-outlawing-discrimination-against-afros-braids-2024-03-27/
French lawmakers condemn 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians: Paris police killed dozens in a crackdown on a protest in support of Algerian independence on October ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/03/28/french-lawmakers-pass-resolution-condemning-1961-paris-massacre-of-algerians_6662886_5.html
Google balks at $270M fine after training AI on French news sites’ content: Google agrees to end sketchy negotiations based on flat rates and limited data.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/google-to-pay-270m-after-secretly-training-ai-on-french-publishers-content/
Bulldogs are prone to health problems. New Hampshire could limit their breeding: French bulldogs have soared in popularity, but they and other short-nosed dogs ...
npr.org/2024/03/27/1241072309/french-bulldogs-pugs-breed-breathing-health
French school principal’s resignation over headscarf death threats sparks uproar: French politicians from across the political spectrum Wednesday denounced what ...
france24.com/en/france/20240327-french-principal-s-resignation-over-veil-death-threats-sparks-uproar
Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
Laurent de Brunhoff, artist who made Babar the elephant famous, dies at 98: He popularized a character imagined by his mother and drawn by his father when he was ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/03/24/laurent-de-brunhoff-babar-elephant-dies/
On Ukraine aid, Macron walks a tightrope: In an interview on television, the French president sought to prepare public opinion for increased ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/03/15/on-ukraine-aid-macron-walks-a-tightrope_6621940_23.html
Another Kate photo confirmed to be ‘edited’: An image Kate Middleton took of Queen Elizabeth II with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was “digitally” ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/new-editing-drama-as-kates-photo-of-queen-with-grandkids-was-digitally-enhanced-agency/news-story/b1f3e43ee02227c5633a02222a639dbe
Blond vs pink: French-Swiss battle for 'fourth' chocolate: A fourth chocolate -- "blond" -- has been slowly making inroads into French confectionary ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240328-blond-vs-pink-french-swiss-battle-for-fourth-chocolate
Marine Le Pen to go on trial in September for embezzling EU funds: Far-right French politician Marine Le Pen, her father and their party Rassemblement National ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/984150/marine-le-pen-to-go-on-trial-in-september-for-embezzling-eu-funds
Father and wife's illnesses focus attention on future king, Prince William: With both his father, King Charles, and his wife, Kate, absent from public duties as ...
ctvnews.ca/world/father-and-wife-s-illnesses-focus-attention-on-future-king-prince-william-1.6822581
Quick Glance: Royal Future: Prince William in the Spotlight
- Prince William is under the media spotlight due to his father and wife being absent for cancer treatments.
- As the heir to the throne and son of the late Princess Diana, he is accustomed to royal scrutiny.
- The focus is now on the future King William V with the absence of his father and wife from public life.
- Prince William has taken on more royal duties in recent years, receiving praise for his advocacy on environmental and mental health issues.
Photo of late-Queen Elizabeth 'digitally enhanced at source,' says Getty Images: The notice comes days after several news agencies ordered a "kill notice" for a ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-19/photo-of-late-queen-elizabeth-digitally-enhanced-at-source-says-getty-images
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Le Monde and Open AI sign partnership agreement on artificial intelligence: This multi-year agreement, the first between a French media organization and a major ...
lemonde.fr/en/about-us/article/2024/03/13/le-monde-signs-artificial-intelligence-partnership-agreement-with-open-ai_6615418_115.html
Quick Glance: EU AI Act Approved by European Parliament
- The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of the AI Act, positioning the EU as a global leader in regulating AI software.
- The legislation establishes a risk-based framework for AI, applying rules and requirements based on the level of risk associated with the use case.
- Penalties for non-compliance under the Act can reach up to 7% of global annual turnover or €35M.
- The AI Act, shaped through extensive negotiations, is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2027.
Renault to sell Nissan stake of about 2.5%: Renault plans to sell a stake of about 2.5% in Nissan shares to the Japanese car maker in a deal that could result ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-sell-about-25-nissan-shares-up-362-million-euros-2024-03-27/
Royals latest: Hospital releases statement on claims staff member tried to see Kate medical records
news.sky.com/story/royals-latest-doubt-over-second-kate-photo-william-appearing-later-today-13097903
Quick Glance: Kate and William visit Windsor Farm Shop
- The Princess of Wales was filmed smiling alongside her husband during a visit to a farm shop in Windsor.
- Footage from The Sun showed Kate and William at the local business on Saturday, indicating a positive progression in Kate's recovery from surgery.
- The farm shop in Windsor that the couple visited is a short distance from their Adelaide Cottage home within the grounds of Windsor Castle.
- Kate is expected to resume her official duties after the summer term commencing on April 17.
French school head resigns over Paris veil row and death threats: There is indignation in France after the principal at a Paris school quit because of fears for ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68673112
Renault in advanced talks with partners to recycle batteries, says executive: French automaker Renault is in advanced discussions with potential partners to ...
reuters.com/sustainability/renault-advanced-talks-with-partners-recycle-batteries-says-executive-2024-03-26/
France charters evacuation flights from Haiti: France is organising government-chartered flights from Haiti to help its nationals seeking to leave the Caribbean ...
reuters.com/world/americas/france-charters-evacuation-flights-haiti-2024-03-24/
ATP: Hamburg tournament directly before the French Open from 2025: The ATP Tour 500 tournament in Hamburg will move up a few weeks in the tennis calendar again ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-hamburg-turnier-ab-2025-direkt-vor-den-french-open
France studies a bill against hair discrimination | Africanews: “It's about time ,” exclaims Estelle Vallois , a 43-year-old consultant who gets her short ...
africanews.com/2024/03/28/france-studies-a-bill-against-hair-discrimination/
Ukraine War: Possible deployment of French troops - they could be stationed here: French President Macron is considering deploying ground troops to Ukraine ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-krieg-hier-koennten-nato-truppen-stationiert-werden-franzoesischer-sender-diskutiert-einsatz-li.2198279
Atos CEO says group's current struggles don't affect Olympics IT: The current financial troubles at French IT firm Atos won't harm the company's ability to ...
reuters.com/technology/atos-ceo-says-groups-current-struggles-dont-affect-olympics-it-2024-03-26/
Budget deficit: France's government has a financing problem: The French budget deficit is significantly higher than expected. Domestic political pressure on ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/haushaltsdefizit-frankreichs-regierung-hat-ein-finanzierungsproblem/100027852.html
Isabelle Huppert: ‘I was never the woman behind the man… the only place I could take was the main place’
theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/24/isabelle-huppert-mary-said-what-she-said-interview-queen-of-scots-barbican
BTS’s V to Boost ‘FRI(END)S’ With Cartier Fashion Video: V of BTS fame is to boost his solo hit single ‘FRI(END)S’ with a fashion video crafted with style house ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/btss-v-cartier-fashion-video-1235944411/
French retailer Casino changes leadership team as boss Naouri's era ends: Food retailer Casino said on Thursday it had completed its financial restructuring and ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/casino-changes-leadership-team-boss-naouris-era-ends-2024-03-28/
62 new French restaurants join Michelin Guide's galaxy of stars: The Michelin Guide has unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240318-62-new-french-restaurants-join-michelin-guide-s-galaxy-of-stars
Paris 2024 volunteers' uniform pays tribute to French marinière: The Paris 2024 volunteers' uniforms pay tribute to the French 'mariniere' ...
reuters.com/sports/paris-2024-volunteers-uniform-pays-tribute-french-marinire-2024-03-23/
What will Queen Camilla’s title be when Prince William becomes King?: With King Charles being treated for cancer, many are asking what would happen to his wife ...
metro.co.uk/2024/02/06/will-camilla-king-charles-passes-20232809/
With the royal family rocked by cancer diagnoses, Queen Camilla is stepping up, sprinkling some much-needed stardust
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/royal-family-cancer-diagnoses-queen-camilla-stepping-in/103638182
Abel Prize goes to mathematician who “tamed chance”: Random processes are omnipresent. The French mathematician Michel Talagrand contributed to a better ...
spektrum.de/news/abelpreis-fuer-michel-talagrand-den-zaehmer-des-zufalls/2211626
Amazon appeals $34.6 mln fine by French regulator over staff monitoring: E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Friday it has appealed French regulator CNIL's ...
reuters.com/technology/amazon-appeals-346-mln-fine-by-french-regulator-over-staff-monitoring-2024-03-22/
Major picture agency reveals another British royal photograph was doctored : A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-elizabeth-grand-children-edited-photo-kate-middleton-b2514747.html
Queen Mother’s apartments and seaside retreat open to the public: Walmer Castle in Kent will allow tours of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Port’s lodgings for the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/queen-mothers-apartments-and-seaside-retreat-open-to-the-public-bhvn6w2kf
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French news editor suspended over Macron-related headline: The director of the Marseille-based 'La Provence' has been suspended following a front-page headline ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/03/22/french-news-editor-suspended-over-macron-related-headline_6645810_5.html
French PM accuses far right of being 'pro-Putin' during debate on Ukraine strategy
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/03/13/french-pm-accuses-far-right-of-being-pro-putin-during-debate-on-ukraine-strategy_6613929_5.html
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Quick Glance: French PM Accuses Far Right of Being 'Pro-Putin' in Ukraine Strategy Debate
- The Assemblée Nationale voted in favor of the Paris-Kyiv security agreement despite opposition on the left, abstention from the far right, and criticisms of Macron's comments on sending troops to Ukraine.
- Debate and vote on the bilateral security agreement between France and Ukraine highlighted the deep dissent in the French political landscape on how to respond to the Russian invasion.
- The agreement entails a ten-year commitment from France to Ukraine, including €3 billion in military support starting from 2024.
- The agreement received majority support from MPs, with 372 in favor and 99 against, while RN MPs abstained and expressed support for the 'Ukrainian people.'
Europe’s soldiers keep quitting, just when NATO needs them: Western allies weigh up conscription or national service, as the threat from Russia grows.
politico.eu/article/nato-russia-ukraine-war-defense-france-germany-soldiers-army/
French minister: Paris to soon deliver 78 Caesar howitzers, increase shell supplies to Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/french-minister-paris-to-soon-deliver-78-caesar-howitzers-increase-shell-supplies-to-ukraine/
What would happen if King Charles abdicated the throne?: The news regarding King Charles' health and cancer has got many people wondering what would happen ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/20/happen-king-charles-abdicated-throne-2-20499598/
Haiti: France evacuates French and EU citizens: More than 1,000 French nationals reside in Haiti, many of whom hold dual citizenship. Haiti faces a security and ...
dw.com/en/haiti-france-evacuates-240-french-and-eu-citizens/a-68685758
Image of Queen Elizabeth II was 'digitally enhanced at source', Getty picture agency says
news.sky.com/story/image-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-was-digitally-enhanced-at-source-getty-picture-agency-says-13097878
Prince William is said to be having an affair with her: Lady Rose Hanbury speaks plainly
t-online.de/unterhaltung/royals/id_100367542/prinz-william-soll-affaere-mit-ihr-haben-lady-rose-hanbury-spricht-klartext.html
Why a changing French language is nothing to be afraid of: With more than 320 million speakers globally, French is the world's fifth most-spoken language ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240320-why-a-changing-french-language-is-nothing-to-be-afraid-of
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Serpent’s Path Remake Gets New Images and First Synopsis; Mathieu Amalric Confirmed to Star
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawas-serpents-path-remake-gets-new-images-and-first-synopsis-mathieu-amalric-confirmed-to-star/
Royal Navy’s largest and most powerful warship sails under Forth Bridges: Capable of carrying up to 40 aircrafts on its four-acre flight deck ...
news.stv.tv/east-central/royal-navys-largest-and-most-powerful-warship-sails-under-forth-bridges
An Irishwoman in Marrakesh: ‘Many Moroccans are obsessed by Riverdance’: Down woman set up travel company Boutique Souk, then moved to Marrakesh and ...
irishtimes.com/abroad/2024/03/25/an-irishwoman-in-marrakesh-many-moroccans-are-obsessed-by-riverdance/
French competition watchdog hits Google with 250 million euro fine: France's competition watchdog on Wednesday said it fined Alphabet's Google 250 million euros ...
reuters.com/technology/french-competition-watchdog-hits-google-with-250-mln-euro-fine-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Google Fined €250 Million by French Authorities for Media Payment Deal Breach
- French authorities fined Google €250 million for breaking a deal regarding payment to media businesses for online reproduction of their material.
- Google was accused by the French competition authority of violating four out of seven agreements included in the settlement, including lack of transparency and failure to negotiate in good faith with publishers.
- The competition authority stated that Google's AI-powered chatbot Bard, later renamed Gemini, used material from publishers and news agencies without permission.
- Google stated that it has signed licensing agreements with 280 French news publishers and pledged to collaborate with them, while disputing the proportionality of the French competition authority's fine.
The French bulldog sits, stays at the top of U.S. dog owners' hearts: The dog popularly known as the Frenchie has held its crown as America's most popular dog ...
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239835753/french-bulldog-most-popular-breed
Princess Kate's photograph of Queen Elizabeth flagged as 'digitally enhanced' by Getty
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/19/getty-images-princess-kate-queen-elizabeth-digitally-enhanced-photos/73026521007/
Hermès accused of antitrust violations by customers who tried to buy a Birkin bag
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239940898/hermes-birkin-bag-antitrust-lawsuit
Quick Glance: Hermès Faces Legal Action Over Birkin Bag Sales - Antitrust Lawsuit
- French luxury brand Hermès has been sued for allegedly manipulating customers to purchase the coveted Birkin bag.
- A federal class-action lawsuit in California accuses Hermès of only allowing customers with sufficient purchase history to buy Birkin handbags, violating antitrust laws.
- The lawsuit aims to compel Hermès to limit these practices and support thousands of US customers.
- Kering, the owner of Hermès rival Gucci, has also warned of declining sales in Q1 2024, primarily due to falling sales in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, may attend royal events amid chemotherapy: Kate Middleton may occasionally attend royal events as she undergoes chemotherapy ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/28/catherine-princess-of-wales-attending-royal-events-cancer-treatment-chemotherapy/
Another major royal photo has been given a warning note over editing: Getty Images has placed an editor's note on the picture saying it was 'digitally ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/19/another-major-royal-photo-given-a-warning-note-editing-20488856/
France: Russia allegedly fueled bedbug hysteria via social media: Bedbugs as a propaganda tool? A French minister accuses Moscow of fueling fear of parasites ...
spiegel.de/ausland/frankreich-moskau-soll-bettwanzen-hysterie-ueber-soziale-medien-verstaerkt-haben-a-282137ac-6988-45be-be40-d06e11be60d4
Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket: Like many Parisians, Martin Cassan will be heading the other way when the tidal wave of Olympics ...
reuters.com/world/europe/parisians-get-ready-leave-city-with-rental-cash-pocket-2024-03-27/
'Heavenly' designer perfume drops to £22 from £60 in Amazon Spring Sale: The Vera Wang fragrance is housed in a stunning heart-shaped bottle that'll look ...
mirror.co.uk/money/shopping-deals/heavenly-designer-perfume-everyone-notices-32410140
Bad food but good culture: What the French really think of the UK: They might not love British cuisine but the UK remains a very popular destination for French ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/bad-food-but-good-culture-what-the-french-really-think-of-the-uk
What changes in France in April 2024: From a day off from work and practical jokes to extended café terraces, plus changes for motorists and spring festivals to ...
thelocal.fr/20240325/what-changes-in-france-in-april-2024
Kate's pic of queen, grandkids 'enhanced,' Getty says: Another photo shot by Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was manipulated, prompting Getty Images to ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-03-19/kate-middleton-queen-elizabeth-portrait-grandchildren-getty-images
Gucci’s steep sales decline throws spotlight on China: Shares of Kering are expected to open down on Wednesday, after the company warned first quarter sales at ...
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Quick Glance: Kering shares plummet due to drastic sales decline at Gucci in China
- Kering shares plummet sharply, potentially marking a record-breaking day
- Shares of LVMH and Hermes also decline
- Kering issues caution regarding Gucci's performance in Asia
- Fashion industry encounters increasing challenges, particularly in China
Syrskyi: Ukraine's forces 'stabilize situation' in the east: The Ukrainian forces managed to "stabilize the situation" in the ...
kyivindependent.com/syrskyi-ukraines-forces-stabilizes-situation-in-east/
French startup Mistral AI vows to maintain open source coding: The French company presented a third generation of its language model 'Mistral Large' in late ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/03/12/french-startup-mistral-ai-vows-to-maintain-open-source_6611144_7.html
NZ chef at French restaurant awarded Michelin star: Nick Honeyman says he bought a French restaurant "as an excuse to get to Europe in summer".
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512279/nz-chef-at-french-restaurant-awarded-michelin-star
Emmanuel Macron's boxing photos show off his muscles - but he's not the first leader to try to flaunt his strength
news.sky.com/story/emmanuel-macrons-boxing-photos-show-off-his-muscles-but-hes-not-the-first-leader-to-try-to-flaunt-his-strength-13099061
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.
1,200-year-old sarcophagus unearthed near French theater — and was packed with bones
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/world/article286880625.html
Prince Louis is 'quite a handful', Queen Camilla jokes: As King Charles undergoes cancer treatment, Queen Camilla continues to step in for him at ...
news.sky.com/story/prince-louis-is-quite-a-handful-queen-camilla-jokes-13098783
Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race: Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and ...
npr.org/2024/03/25/1240667647/paris-waiters-race-tradition-cafe-olympics
France Pushes Law to Curb Devastating Impacts of Fast Fashion: French lawmakers advanced a bill that seeks to rein in fast fashion’s impact on the climate ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/france_pushes_law_to_curb_devastating_impacts_of_fast_fashion
“Rubbish masquerading as public art”: Cambridge dismantles controversial statue of Prince Philip
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/cambridge-baut-umstrittene-statue-von-prinz-philip-ab-a-dc2edc53-4e40-48be-8ff6-5161c09e5e36
Race is on to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free: France is scrambling to make sure that virus-carrying tiger mosquitos, a growing menace in Europe ...
thelocal.fr/20240324/race-is-on-to-make-paris-olympics-mosquito-free
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