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Cognac makers say they are being ‘sacrificed’ amid EU-China trade war
French brandy is at the heart of a commercial dispute between Beijing and Brussels over Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). ADVERTISEMENT…
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French lawmakers vote in favour of new tax on wealth of billionaires
A majority of lawmakers supported the proposition from the far-left LFI party, despite warnings from the incumbent government. ADVERTISEMENT French…
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Russian forces could take Selydove in eastern Ukraine, ISW says
Russian forces are pushing to enter the city of Selydove and could take control over the city within days, according…
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Travellers warned of queues at borders as France ramps up checks
France’s current border controls will end on 31 October, but a new set of checks will come into effect from…
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France considers introducing charges to visit Notre-Dame de Paris
This article was originally published in French The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, wants to levy an entrance fee of…
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Eurozone business activity contracts again, but Germany improves
The eurozone’s private sector activity contracted slightly in October, marking the second consecutive month of decline. ADVERTISEMENT The eurozone’s private…
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French authorities report two dead in failed English Channel crossing
Authorities said 46 other people were rescued from a heavily overloaded inflatable boat that got into difficulty. ADVERTISEMENT French maritime…
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French MP proposes ban on certain type of bottled water
France has various schemes in place to lessen plastic usage, but the proposed bill would go further still. ADVERTISEMENT A…
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French transport minister promises concrete action after meeting cycling associations
François Durovray met with cycling associations following the tragic death of 27-year-old Paul Varry. ADVERTISEMENT The French transport minister François…
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Second French city sets up ‘Airbnb brigade’ targeting owners
Mayor Benoît Payan says he wants to stop holiday rental owners from “wanting to make money off the people of…
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