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In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets

β€” May 17th 2024 at 16:01
Francis Ford Coppola spent $120 million of his own money to make 'Megalopolis,' selling part of his winery business to help finance the passion project he has been pondering for years.

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French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia

β€” May 17th 2024 at 09:58
After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.

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French police kill armed man suspected of setting fire to synagogue

By: Elizabeth Pritchett β€” May 17th 2024 at 05:02
Police in Rouen, France, shot and killed a man armed with a knife and a metal bar after he lunged at them while leaving a synagogue he is accused of setting on fire.

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Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in

β€” May 16th 2024 at 17:09
Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed movie 'Megalopolis' has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a passion project Coppola has been pondering for years.

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France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4

β€” May 16th 2024 at 07:28
Riots have erupted in New Caledonia, resulting in four deaths and widespread destruction. France has declared a state of emergency and aims to restore order.

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'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

β€” May 15th 2024 at 18:45
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' the latest 'Mad Max' film which features Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, rolled into the Cannes Film Festival, marking one of the event's most anticipated premieres.

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Suspected California attacker who left college victim creepy messages nabbed after years on the run

By: Chris Eberhart β€” May 15th 2024 at 10:58
A suspected sexual predator who allegedly left his victim, a college student, a disturbing message was finally caught in France after three years on the run

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Cannes Film Festival explained: How juries, standing ovations, and the Palm Dog work

β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:49
The Cannes Film Festival, though world-renowned by movie fans and industry professionals alike, is full of quirks and customs that can be confusing from the outside.

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'Unprecedented' manhunt in France after gunmen bust gangster known as 'The Fly' out of prison, kill 2 guards

By: Chris Pandolfo β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:21
A massive manhunt was underway in France on Wednesday after an armed gang attacked a prison convoy and freed Mohamed Amra, a fugitive known as "The Fly," from custody.

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France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest

β€” May 15th 2024 at 08:14
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, in response to a surge in violence.

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Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fΓͺte of Greta Gerwig

β€” May 14th 2024 at 15:29
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation to Meryl Streep of an honorary Palme d'Or.

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2 officers killed, inmate escapes after deadly ambush in France

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:22
An attack on a prison convoy in northwestern France has left two prison officers dead and three others seriously injured, according to French authorities.

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Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms

β€” May 14th 2024 at 06:28
Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.

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Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

β€” May 13th 2024 at 16:20
In the same week that fans of Taylor Swift flocked to Paris for the singer's Eras Tour, Lise Davidsen attracted crowds to the Paris OpΓ©ra for her performances in 'Salome.'

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Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

β€” May 13th 2024 at 14:57
Ahead of the premiere of his film at the Cannes Film Festival, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof said he has fled to Europe; he was recently sentenced to 8 years in prison.

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Olympic torch arrives in Marseille on famous ship amid celebration, tight security

β€” May 8th 2024 at 13:13
The French city of Marseille was full of both fans and security personnel when the ship Belem delivered the Olympic torch to France. The torch will travel through the country to Paris.

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UK Conservative defects to Labour Party, another hit to PM Rishi Sunak ahead of election

β€” May 8th 2024 at 13:11
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party could be losing popularity ahead of a general election. Another Conservative lawmaker has defected to the Labour party.

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Champagne, kings, Christianity and Germany's WWII surrender: Reims, France is 'intoxicating'

By: Kerry Byrne β€” May 8th 2024 at 05:00
Reims, France is one of the world's most compelling tourist destinations. It's the largest city in Champagne while home to French Christianity, kings and significant World War II victory.

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From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

β€” May 7th 2024 at 15:43
After being lit in Ancient Olympia on April 16 and being carried around Greece, the Olympic torch will soon arrive in France aboard a three-mast ship named Belem.

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Republicans urge Biden to prevent French company from collaborating with Russian nuclear company

β€” May 7th 2024 at 13:04
A letter to President Biden from two Republicans warned that waiving Russia sanctions would allow a French power company to work with Russia-owned nuclear company Rosatom.

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Vietnam celebrates 70th anniversary of battle of Dien Bien Phu, end of French colonial rule

β€” May 7th 2024 at 08:44
Vietnam celebrated the 70th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French colonial occupation. French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu also attended.

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France's Macron hosts China's Xi in Pyrenees for private meetings

β€” May 7th 2024 at 07:29
Following meetings about trade and Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Pyrenees mountains with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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During France visit, Chinese president urged to influence Russia to end war in Ukraine

β€” May 6th 2024 at 13:11
President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to urge him to influence Russia to end the war.

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Putin's inauguration: France will send diplomat, Germany and Baltic states will not

β€” May 6th 2024 at 12:17
While France will send its ambassador to the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, other countries will protest by withholding their own ambassadors.

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China's Xi Jinping visits France to talk trade, Ukraine amid EU concerns

β€” May 6th 2024 at 09:50
China President Xi Jinping arrived in France for to discuss trade and the Ukraine war with French President Emmanuel Macron, just a month ahead of President Biden's own visit to France.

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D-Day veteran, 99, spreads message of peace ahead of Normandy landings anniversary

β€” May 6th 2024 at 06:33
D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe.

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French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 15:39
Cyberwarriors are training for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and have turned to friendly hackers to examine their defenses; opponents could include Russian military hackers or ransomware gangs.

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French police peacefully remove anti-Israel students from university sites

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 09:19
In France, police were able to peacefully remove students who were engaging in an anti-Israel protest from the Paris Institute of Political Studies and 23 other campus sites.

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Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 06:17
French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.

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Bon appΓ©tit: A look at the foods Olympic athletes will be served in Paris this summer

β€” May 1st 2024 at 09:51
Athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics can indulge in a culinary experience featuring gourmet dishes crafted by renowned French chefs, according to officials.

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Finnish hacker sentenced for blackmailing therapy patients after accessing thousands of records

β€” April 30th 2024 at 10:01
A Finnish man has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison for hacking into a private psychotherapy center's database, according to authorities.

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As Olympics near, Paris police clear 100 migrants from camp near City Hall

β€” April 30th 2024 at 09:46
Paris police cleared a migrant camp in the city. Aid groups say it is part of a campaign to beautify the city before it hosts the Summer Olympics.

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French police remove pro-Palestinian students from the courtyard of Sorbonne university in Paris

β€” April 29th 2024 at 14:11
Dozens of Sorbonne university students were removed from campus grounds by French police after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the elite institution's main courtyard.

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Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest

β€” April 26th 2024 at 17:48
As part of a pro-Palestinian protest, students at the Paris Institute of Political Studies blocked access to a campus building on Friday; administrators decided to move all classes online.

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Bread king of Paris rises to the top in annual baguette contest: 'A lot of love'

By: Christine Rousselle β€” April 26th 2024 at 17:46
Xavier Netry, of Utopie bakery in Paris, was recently named the winner of the 31st annual "Grand Prix de la baguette" contest. The contest seeks to find Paris' best baguette.

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Sails from iconic Moulin Rouge windmill in Paris collapse to ground: 'It lost his soul'

By: Brie Stimson β€” April 25th 2024 at 19:13
The Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill lost its sails when they mysteriously fell off Thursday night outside of the historic Parisian cabaret club.

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Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

β€” April 25th 2024 at 17:01
Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said Thursday that anti-terrorism measures put in place to safeguard the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony will 'apply to all buildings along the route.'

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French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:23
People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.

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France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says

β€” April 25th 2024 at 11:47
France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other's soil.

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France President Macron to outline vision for Europe as global power ahead of European Parliament elections

β€” April 25th 2024 at 06:13
As war rages in Ukraine and European Parliament elections approach, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to share his vision for Europe as an assertive global power.

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Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics

β€” April 24th 2024 at 14:07
French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity match on Wednesday alongside celebrity players and soccer legends at a club west of Paris.

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D-Day veteran, 100, dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

β€” April 24th 2024 at 12:57
Bill Gladden, a British army veteran who played a significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, has died at the age of 100, his family confirmed.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of Olympics

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 17:17
Paris Charles de Gaulle airport has unveiled a new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which includes a revamped scanner system.

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Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 15:18
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.

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Spain reopens inquiry into Pegasus spyware case following France's request to collaborate on a similar case

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 12:32
Spain's National Court has reopened a probe concerning the alleged use of Pegasus spyware on Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez after a French request for collaboration on a similar investigation.

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French Olympic athletes to receive mental health protection in response to heightened cyberbullying

β€” April 19th 2024 at 10:29
French athletes participating in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will receive mental health support to combat online harassment and cyberbullying, officials said.

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American Revolution began 249 years ago: Here are 5 overlooked tourist sites on fight for independence

By: Kerry Byrne β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:54
National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sites.

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Olympic organizers announce plans to use AI in sports ahead of Paris games

β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:02
The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced plans to use AI in various Olympic aspects, including athlete identification, training and judging.

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Burkina Faso's military government expels 3 French diplomats from country

β€” April 18th 2024 at 14:12
Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.

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