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This time, we taste different spirits of (French) Cognac

Cognac is a renowned spirit, throughout the world for centuries, as a wine brandy produced in the French region of...

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Get ready for the next MIF Expo, a panorama of this full Made In France annual fair!

Launched in 2011, the Made In France Expo grew year after year, answering to a certain demand from consumers, more...

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France’s Cornet, Tan crash out of Wimbledon fourth round

French veteran Alizé Cornet crashed out of Wimbledon in the fourth round on Monday as Ajla Tomljanovic won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach her second straight Wimbledon quarter-final. Meanwhile the fairytale Wimbledon debut of Cornet’s compatriot Harmony Tan came to an end when the Frenchwoman was beaten 6-2 6-3 by 20-year-old American Amanda Anisimova in […]

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Several killed, dozens injured in shooting at July 4 parade in Chicago suburb

At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop, police said Monday.

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Sudan's Burhan says army plans to make way for civilian government

Sudan's coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Monday the army would make way for a civilian government and would "not participate" in talks facilitated by the UN and regional blocs.

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'We choose Europe': Georgians rally to support EU membership bid

Tens of thousands rallied in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday, July 3, in the latest show of support for the country joining the European Union after its bid for candidate status was temporarily scuppered when EU leaders demanded the government enact sweeping political reforms. It was just the latest pro-EU protest in the country […]

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Activists sound alarm over loose dogs killing endangered turtles in French Guyana

Thirteen endangered sea turtles have been found dead on a beach where they come to lay their eggs in Rémire-Montjoly, French Guyana in just over a month. The animals were all killed by dogs who were not being monitored by their owners. A local organisation has raised the alarm about these attacks on endangered turtles, […]

US says shot that killed Al-Jazeera journalist likely fired by Israel

U.S. officials have concluded that gunfire from Israeli positions likely killed Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh but that there was “no reason to believe” her shooting was intentional, the State Department said Monday.

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Chernobyl: The challenging return to daily operations after the Russian takeover

On February 24, the first day of Russia's war in Ukraine, Moscow's troops took over Chernobyl, the scene of the world's worst ever nuclear accident. Following a 35-day occupation, Ukraine regained control of the defunct plant but workers have had a hard time returning it to regular functioning. Employees were forced to rebuild IT systems from scratch after specialist equipment […]

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Bombs fly as firefighters struggle to supply beleagured Sloviansk with water

Donbas's Sloviansk has been out of water for a month after the facilities needed to keep it running were damaged in the war. Since then, the city's firefighters have been bringing water to Sloviansk's dwindling and beleaguered population, in an already dangerous environment. Sloviank's water pumping and filtration plant to the east of the […]

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Uzbekistan says 18 killed, hundreds wounded in unrest

Uzbekistan's state prosecutor said on Monday that 18 people died during unrest in the autonomous Karakalpakstan region after protests erupted over planned constitutional changes affecting the territory's status last week.

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Tens of thousands told to evacuate flooded Sydney suburbs

Fresh evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of Sydney residents on Monday after relentless rains triggered floods for the third time this year in some low-lying suburbs.

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This time, we taste different spirits of (French) Cognac

Get ready for the next MIF Expo, a panorama of this full Made In France annual fair!

Different facets of Lille get unveiled with L’Hermitage Gantois and the artistic acts of Lille 3000 and Lille Art Up!

Enjoy a magical journey at the Royal Hainaut Hotel in Valenciennes and admire some UNESCO registered terrils!

Take a winter break in Vendôme, as quintessence of culture and gastronomy in Loir-et-Cher

Explore another facet of Nice, with its Cuisine Nissarde label, Le Negresco Hotel and its historical museums!

Enter the history of Montpellier with the Hotel Richer De Belleval, nearby the Château de Flaugergues and the Presqu’Île de Maguelone

Doppio Malto brings its Italian craft beers at La Défense, not far from the Garden Parvis

Plan International France associates with Drouot to raise funds for children of the World, at Les Bains Paris

The International Garden Festival celebrates its 30th birthday in Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle, and also spend some sailing Moments on the Loire river

Revive Les Nuits de Chambord show, in the illustrious castle and nearby the Relais de Chambord…

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