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For its new collection, Lalique floats on crystal waters and the Han Meilin pandas

From the legendary Poisson created by René Lalique in 1913, until the Perche radiator cap, or the Roscoff, the fishes have...

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Can Paris still deliver on its Olympic promises with only three months to go?

The Eiffel Tower was supposed to greet the world’s athletes in a fresh coat of golden shimmer, the River Seine would be swimmable for the first time in 100 years and Paris was going to host the first-ever off-stadium opening ceremony in Olympic history. The hopes and expectations for the 2024 Games were grand and […]

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US secretly sent Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles

Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday.

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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

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Red blades atop Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse overnight

The blades atop the red Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, fell to the ground in the early hours of Thursday, said firefighters. The collapse, which came just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics, caused no injuries.

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Venice launches pilot day-tripper entry fee to tackle mass tourism

Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

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Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

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Right-wing challenger wins first round in North Macedonia presidential election

North Macedonia's right-wing candidate Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova claimed a comprehensive victory in the first round of presidential elections on Wednesday -- the first in a series of votes that could decide whether the Balkan country will join the European Union.

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Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences 'responsibly' ahead of talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.

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‘Mortal’ Europe needs to scale up defence, says Macron in keynote speech

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged Europe to wake up to the fact that it was not sufficiently armed in the face of global threats such as Russian aggression that pose an existential challenge to the continent. In a major foreign policy speech, Macron called on Europe to adopt a "credible" defence strategy that […]

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Mauritania’s President Ghazouani announces bid for second term

Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in presidential elections due in June.

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For its new collection, Lalique floats on crystal waters and the Han Meilin pandas

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

Take some good time in Alsace at Le Parc Hôtel Obernai and its Yonaguni Spa, bordered by the Route des Vins

Why not diving into the Arcachon Bay, within Les 12 de Larros Hotel in Gujan-Mestras, nearby La Maison de l’Huître!

More culture in Nîmes with the Vieux Nîmes, Beaux Arts and Carré d’Art Museums, before swimming at the C-Suites Hotel!

The chef and doctor Danielson Rakotoarivony proposes you a multicultural experience in Les Magnolias restaurant, in Nîmes

Château de France launches a new 2021 vintage to celebrate its 50th birthday of the Thomassin family, in Pessac-Léognan

Our selection of festivals in summer 2024 in Paris, with RTL2 Essonne en Scène, Les Bains Festival…

After Paris Design Week, explore some last decoration trends for 2024, with AM.PM, CFOC, BoConcept, Marin Montagut, Tollens and Flamant

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