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Jul 17, 2024, 2:18 AM
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Paris mayor swims in Seine to show how clean the water is ahead of 2024 Olympics
Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, will swim in the Seine in a showcase of how clean the river is for the outdoor swimming events at the 2024 Olympics which opens in days.Jul 17, 2024, 2:18 AM
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Jul 16, 2024, 11:55 AM
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Paris Olympics in limbo about whether Seine will be safe enough for swimming events
As Paris gets ready to host the 2024 Olympic Games, the city's iconic Seine River has prompted safety concerns for athletes in marathon swimming and triathlon events.Jul 16, 2024, 11:55 AM
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Jul 16, 2024, 7:20 AM
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Man who stabbed a French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of Olympics is taken to psychiatric hospital
French 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 hospitalJul 16, 2024, 7:20 AM
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Jul 16, 2024, 7:20 AM
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Man who stabbed a French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of Olympics is taken to psychiatric hospital
French 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 hospitalJul 16, 2024, 7:20 AM
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Jul 15, 2024, 11:52 AM
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Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more
Hundreds 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 monthJul 15, 2024, 11:52 AM
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Jul 14, 2024, 1:03 AM
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France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year
Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday SundayJul 14, 2024, 1:03 AM
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Jul 13, 2024, 6:57 AM
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French sports minister takes a dip in the Seine ahead of Paris Olympics
French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has taken a symbolic dip in the Seine in a bid to ease concerns about water quality before the start of the Paris OlympicsJul 13, 2024, 6:57 AM
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Jul 11, 2024, 7:26 AM
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Fire breaks out on cathedral spire in France's Normandy region
A fire broke out on Thursday on the spire of a cathedral in Rouen, France, local emergency officials said.Jul 11, 2024, 7:26 AM
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Jul 9, 2024, 8:02 AM
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is investigated over alleged illicit financing in 2022 vote
The Paris prosecutor’s office says it opened a preliminary investigation last week into suspicions of illicit financing of far-right French leader Marine Le Pen’s campaign during the 2022 presidential electionJul 9, 2024, 8:02 AM
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Jul 8, 2024, 3:33 AM
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Macron keeps France's prime minister in place for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election
French President Emmanuel Macron has refused the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him to remain temporarily as the head of the government after chaotic election results left the government in limboJul 8, 2024, 3:33 AM
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Jul 7, 2024, 12:00 AM
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French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
A coalition on the left came together unexpectedly before French snap elections.Jul 7, 2024, 12:00 AM
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Jul 6, 2024, 2:04 AM
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How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacyJul 6, 2024, 2:04 AM
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Jul 5, 2024, 6:12 AM
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Candidates in pivotal French legislative elections make final push in torrid campaign ahead of vote
Candidates in France's pivotal and polarizing legislative elections are making their last push for the second and decisive round of voting after a three-week campaign marked by hate speech, verbal abuse and physical attacksJul 5, 2024, 6:12 AM
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Jul 4, 2024, 11:25 AM
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Mbappé warns of 'catastrophic' political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé has warned his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War IIJul 4, 2024, 11:25 AM
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Jul 2, 2024, 7:22 AM
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French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
French opposition parties making deals to block a victory for Marine Le Pen.Jul 2, 2024, 7:22 AM
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Jul 1, 2024, 8:40 AM
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Far-right gains in French elections, raising questions about future support for Ukraine
The question remains whether the level of funding for Ukraine would change under a Rassemblement National government run by Marine Le Pen's party.Jul 1, 2024, 8:40 AM
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Jun 21, 2024, 7:07 PM
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Rihanna supports A$AP Rocky at Paris Fashion Week show
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out together during Paris Fashion Week on Friday.Jun 21, 2024, 7:07 PM
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May 21, 2024, 5:56 AM
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France releases scratch-and-sniff postage stamps that smell like French baguettes
France’s postal service is expected to raise quite a bit of dough after releasing a brand new scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells like a baguette.May 21, 2024, 5:56 AM
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May 15, 2024, 10:51 AM
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What to know about the deadly escape of French prisoner 'The Fly'
A manhunt continued Wednesday for a fugitive dubbed "The Fly" and accomplices wielding machine guns who facilitated the convicted criminal's escape, authorities said.May 15, 2024, 10:51 AM
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Feb 3, 2024, 12:37 PM
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Schedule for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening in December unveiled
The reopening will last from Dec. 8, 2024, to June 8, 2025.Feb 3, 2024, 12:37 PM
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Jan 22, 2024, 2:54 PM
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Some of Gaza's wounded treated aboard French helicopter carrier-turned-hospital ship
The Dixmude, a French helicopter carrier docked in Egypt, has been turned into a field hospital to treat some of Gaza's most severely wounded.Jan 22, 2024, 2:54 PM
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Jan 28, 2024, 6:13 AM
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Activists splatter 'Mona Lisa' with soup in Louvre Museum in Paris
The activists were from "Riposte Alimentaire," a food-security group.Jan 28, 2024, 6:13 AM
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Dec 14, 2023, 5:12 AM
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France's largest Muslim school threatened with closure amid scrutiny of funding, courses
The institution, Averroès school group in Lille, has denied claims about its funding and courses.Dec 14, 2023, 5:12 AM
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Oct 3, 2023, 9:07 AM
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Paris battles bedbugs ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics
Bedbugs are not new to Paris, but the issue has become widely publicized in recent weeks as the French capital prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.Oct 3, 2023, 9:07 AM
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Aug 9, 2023, 1:14 PM
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11 dead after fire at vacation home for people with disabilities in France: Report
Eleven people are dead after a fire engulfed a vacation home for people with disabilities in eastern France on Wednesday morning, officials said.Aug 9, 2023, 1:14 PM
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Jul 4, 2023, 7:16 AM
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Why is France rioting? What to know about the fatal police shooting of Nahel M
France has been beset by violent unrest in recent days after a police officer shot and killed 17-year-old Nahel M. in a Paris suburb.Jul 4, 2023, 7:16 AM
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Jul 1, 2023, 5:31 PM
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Over 1,300 arrested in France in 4th night of protests over fatal police shooting of teen Nahel M.
Riots erupted for a fourth night across France over the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M., who was laid to rest on Saturday.Jul 1, 2023, 5:31 PM
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Jun 30, 2023, 3:19 PM
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Over 800 arrested across France in 3rd night of riots after fatal police shooting of teen
The violent unrest came after 17-year-old Nahel M. was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning.Jun 30, 2023, 3:19 PM
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Jun 28, 2023, 6:34 AM
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Teenager's death during police traffic stop sparks violent unrest in Paris suburb
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning, according to French authorities.Jun 28, 2023, 6:34 AM
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Jun 29, 2023, 9:08 AM
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150 arrested across France in 2nd night of riots after police fatally shoot teenager
A 17-year-old driver was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning, sparking violent protests.Jun 29, 2023, 9:08 AM
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Jun 22, 2023, 12:23 AM
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Paris explosion caused by suspected gas leak injures dozens, damages buildings, police say
Dozens of people were injured and several buildings were damaged after an explosion rocked central Paris.Jun 22, 2023, 12:23 AM
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Jun 8, 2023, 10:59 AM
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8 injured, including children, in stabbing in French Alps, interior minister says
Eight people were stabbed in a playground in Annecy, France, local authorities said.Jun 8, 2023, 10:59 AM
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Jun 1, 2023, 4:53 PM
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France passes law to regulate paid influencers, combat fraud
France is now the first country in Europe to regulate influencer marketing on social media, cracking down on what people can monetize and promote online.Jun 1, 2023, 4:53 PM
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May 30, 2023, 1:59 PM
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Reese Witherspoon enjoys Paris getaway with mom, nieces: Watch the video
Reese Witherspoon shared photos and a video from her Paris trip with her mom Betty and her nieces.May 30, 2023, 1:59 PM
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Mar 25, 2023, 5:21 PM
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Dozens injured in violent clash between French police, demonstrators at anti-reservoir protest
Dozens were reportedly injured as police clashed with environmental activists protesting a giant agricultural irrigation reservoir being built in rural western France.Mar 25, 2023, 5:21 PM
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Mar 21, 2023, 5:04 AM
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Notre Dame's iconic spire being rebuilt 'as it was' ahead of 2024 reopening
A team in northeastern France is busy rebuilding Notre Dame's famous spire, with construction ramping up ahead of next year's reopening.Mar 21, 2023, 5:04 AM
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Feb 15, 2023, 9:47 AM
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How a women's group is spurring 'revolution' in Iran, 45 years after the Islamic Revolution
About 45 years after the Islamic Revolution, a women-led diaspora in France is aiding the current revolution in Iran from afar.Feb 15, 2023, 9:47 AM
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Jan 11, 2023, 2:10 PM
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Paris train station attack leaves at least 6 people injured
A man has left at least six people injured following an attack at the Gare du Nord station in Paris early Wednesday morning, authorities say.Jan 11, 2023, 2:10 PM
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Jan 5, 2023, 12:00 PM
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France's bakers may be forced to close their shops or raise baguette prices
The cherished French baguette is in trouble.Jan 5, 2023, 12:00 PM
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Dec 23, 2022, 12:12 PM
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3 dead, 3 hurt in shooting at Kurdish cultural center in Paris
Three people were killed and three injured in a shooting in Paris on Friday, the city's prosecutor said.Dec 23, 2022, 12:12 PM
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