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Macron in Africa in bid to turn the page on French setbacks in the Sahel

French President Emmanuel Macron began a five-day tour of Africa on Thursday in Mauritius before he heads to South Africa, Gabon and Angola. These four destinations reflect a reorientation of French diplomacy after the withdrawal of French forces from the Sahel.

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French general says country must 'prepare to lose its children' in potential war

France’s top general, Fabien Mandon, has sparked political backlash after warning that the country must be ready to 'lose its children' in the event of a war with Russia, citing societal unpreparedness despite France’s economic and demographic strength. While some officials and centrist politicians defend the warning as a realistic alert, critics on the left […]

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UNICEF: One in five children in low and middle-income countries lack most basic services

On World Children's Day, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Cécile Aptel, Author and Deputy Director of UNICEF’s Global Office of Research and Forecasting. UNICEF is offering a sobering reminder: national and global policies too often leave the world's most vulnerable in the shadows. In a world of progress and innovation, 417 million children in […]

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Ukraine: Brussels alarmed by alleged US-Russia peace talks excluding Europe

European ministers meeting in Brussels voiced sharp frustration over reports of a secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, warning that no agreement can be made without Kyiv and Europe at the table. The alleged proposal mirrors Russia’s key demands—territorial concessions, halving Ukraine’s army, and banning NATO forces—raising major security concerns across the EU.

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French ministers hold crisis talks in Marseille over drug trafficking

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin are in Marseille following the killing of 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, a murder authorities link to the city’s powerful drug-trafficking networks. The government has called the attack a turning point and says it is stepping up efforts to tackle organised crime and curb the escalating drug-related […]

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Quebec slashes immigration pathways, forcing thousands to leave

Quebec has abruptly scrapped its key immigration route, the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), while sharply lowering future immigration thresholds—meaning thousands of temporary residents, including many French families, must now leave the province. The government argues that temporary immigrants are straining public services, while affected workers, business leaders, and opposition parties warn the reform will damage […]

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Trump, Epstein and the files: What we know and what happens next

In a stunning reversal Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed a bill mandating the release of government files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents could shed light on the full extent of Epstein’s criminal network and connections to the powerful, though experts warn redactions and legal limits may leave many details in the […]

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Paris museum unveils new Princess Diana figure in iconic ‘revenge dress’

The Grévin Museum in Paris on Thursday revealed a new wax figure of the late Princess Diana wearing her famed "revenge dress", decades after her fatal crash in the city.

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Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House meeting and dinner with Donald Trump

Cristiano Ronaldo and his future-wife Georgia were at the White House on November 18 as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Gaza faces Israel’s ‘yellow line’

The Israeli army has started to mark the so-called “yellow line” behind which it must withdraw as part of the ceasefire deal it signed with Hamas. They have told Gaza’s residents to stay west of the line, preventing hundreds of thousands of them from returning home, including our Observer Amro. Israeli NGO Gisha has been […]

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Our selection of natural French scented candles to bewitch your sweet home!

A selection of French cosmetics dedicated to men, in order to reveal a new fresh skin… Vitry, CosmoZ, Bleu de Peau, Melchior & Balthazar, American Crew

Révélation des Étoiles: Bridging Paris & Cannes in the Name of Art, Elegance & Emerging Talents

Spend one night or more in the Château du Rivau, a medieval Loire Valley castle-hotel between history, art and gastronomy

A gastronomic tour in Troyes with the Maison Maury, the Prunelle, the Maison Caffet, the BAM and Le Jardin restaurants, while staying at the Hotel De La Poste!

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

Le Coq Sportif launches a tricolor fragrance collection with Extend Beauty, Bleu Optimisme, Blanc Relax and Rouge Énergie

Discover emergent fragrances from South Korea at the first edition of the Korea Perfume Paris

Decorate your home with festive decorations for Christmas 2025, with CFOC, Diptyque, Durance, Lalique & Bonsoirs

Nishane launches Meant To Be Seen perfume in 2025, an ode to humility and akigalawood

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