All news on the topic: France

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French theatre at risk of bankruptcy as 250 migrants remain on premises
A theatre in Paris which is known for its radical shows and exhibitions has been occupied by more than 250 African migrants after they were let in for a free event five weeks ago.
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Brad Pitt responds to ’awful’ scammers who deceived a French woman using his photos
Anne, 53, was scammed out of hundreds of thousands after believing she was in a long-term relationship with the actor.
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British woman dies after ’violent’ skiing accident in the French Alps
Woman, 62, suffered traumatic shock and died shortly after collision with British man, 35, on black run in Les Arcs
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French TV show pulled after mocking woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt
Anne, 53, faces wave of online mockery for believing she was in relationship with actor and paying scammer €830k
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France and Portugal to follow Spain’s strict immigration measures affecting Britons’ plans
Non-resident citizens from countries outside the European Union, including the UK, will face a big tax bill if they want to buy a home in Spain, its PM Pedro Sánchez said.
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UK, France, Germany target Channel people-smuggling network
In a major international operation, UK, French, and German authorities have dismantled an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for smuggling migrants to the UK via dangerous small-boat crossings in the Channel.
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Two trams collide in Strasbourg leaving dozens injured
Several people have been injured after two trams crashed in the French city of Strasbourg.
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Pakistan Airlines advert shows plane heading for Eiffel Tower
A graphic designer has accidentally threatened the nation of France with an advert showing a plane heading straight towards the Eiffel Tower.
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French police arrest founder of website used by Dominique Pelicot
Isaac Steidl being held over site used by criminals including man convicted of recruiting strangers to rape his wife.
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, father of the French far right, is dead at 96
Ultranationalist and anti-immigrant views made him a pariah in 1980s France.
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Nicolas Sarkozy faces trial over allegations of receiving illegal funds from Gaddafi
Former French president alleged to have received millions of euros from Libyan dictator’s regime to fund campaign.
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Three people have died and more are feared drowned while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK
At least three people have died and four others have been rushed to hospital after trying to cross the Channel to the UK.
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France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day
French authorities carry out 12 rescue operations off northern coast during ‘intense’ day of attempted crossings
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"Monster of Avignon" sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot
Gisèle Pelicot – a woman who has became a feminist symbol of the fight against sexual violence in France – has finally learnt the fate of her ex-husband and 50 other men after they were found guilty raping her.
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France’s highest court upholds sentencing of ex-president in corruption case
Sarkozy, 69, faces a one-year prison sentence but is likely to request home detention with an electronic bracelet.
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Cyclone Chido devastates French island of Mayotte, with hundreds feared dead
Witnesses tell of ‘apocalyptic scenes’ after worst storm to hit the Indian Ocean territory in almost a century
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Prince William makes urgent trip to Notre-Dame at the request of the UK Government
It has been announced that Prince William will be travelling to Paris tomorrow to attend the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, at the request of the UK government, which is also being attended by Donald Trump
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French PM Michel Barnier resigns after losing confidence vote
Michel Barnier has submitted his resignation as France’s prime minister.
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First look inside restored Notre-Dame, five years after the fire that devastated the Paris cathedral
The restored interior of Notre Dame Cathedral has been unveiled for the first time after more than five years of reconstruction work.
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Thales faces bribery and corruption investigation
An investigation is under way into the France-based defence company Thales for suspected bribery and corruption, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has announced.
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In Paris, a man with a knife took hostages in a pizzeria
A man carrying a knife has taken multiple people hostage inside a pizza restaurant in Paris with dozens of police cars and ambulances at the scene with the area in lockdown
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Vladimir Putin taunts the UK as Russian frigate conducts war games in the English Channel
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s northern fleet to hold exercises in the English Channel in the most public taunt to the UK in recent months as tensions continue to rise
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Father of a French student is on trial for allegedly spreading false information that contributed to the Islamist beheading of a teacher
Eight charged in connection with murder of Samuel Paty in Paris suburbs in 2020
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Far-right France emerges as Europe’s new immigration hardliner
In nearly all Western countries that held elections this year, migration has been a central issue.
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As bribery probe unfolded, Airbus maintained contact with middleman in controversial Kuwait helicopter deal
Senior Airbus executives corresponded with an intermediary for controversial helicopter deals in Kuwait after the European company came under scrutiny for its dealings with middlemen, emails obtained by reporters show.