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French lawmakers propose bill to inscribe abortion rights in constitution
Constitutional law would cement abortion rights for future generations, says member of parliament
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Why France is betting on deep tech instead of the metaverse
Deep tech, or technology based on scientific research and discoveries, is taking up more space at major innovation conferences like VivaTech, which takes place in Paris until June 18. In France, this approach is seen as particularly relevant to the problems of the 21st century, with the increase in epidemics and climate change – and the country hopes to play a serious role in this burgeoning field.
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France bans English gaming tech jargon in push to preserve language purity
Government officials must replace words such as ‘e-sports’ and ‘streaming’ with approved French versions
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Roman Polanski Always Thrived in France, But Now Even His Adopted Country is Turning On Him (EXCLUSIVE)
There was a time, not so long ago, when Roman Polanski was the toast of the film industry in France, where the director has been living since 1978, when he fled the United States before sentencing after pleading guilty to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl.
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PSG player Idrissa Gueye criticised for not playing in anti-homophobia day game
A group fighting homophobia in football has called on the French league and Paris Saint-Germain to ask player Idrissa Gueye for an explanation after he missed a game last week amid reports that he refused…
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Macron wins French presidential election
Emmanuel Macron asked voters to trust him for a second five-year term despite a presidency marked by protests, the pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Why France (Still) Controls Africa
France's African empire ended in the 1960s...but not really. Ismael Loutfi explains.
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Dad takes down town's internet by mistake to get his kids offline
A French dad faces jail time and a hefty fine after using a signal jammer to prevent his kids from going online and taking the rest of a nearby town down with them.
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Gaspard Ulliel, French Actor and ‘Moon Knight’ Star, Dies at 37 After Ski Accident
French actor Gaspard Ulliel (“It’s Only the End of the World”), who stars in Marvel’s upcoming “Moon Knight” series, has died following a ski accident in the Alps on Wednesday, according to news agency AFP. He was 37.
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New French Law Requires Car Commercials to Tell People to Walk or Bike Instead
Whether it's cigarettes or alcohol, many governments have legislated that companies must warn consumers of the negative effects of their products. This is often achieved on packaging or required in advertising. France is now intending to bring such measures to the automotive industry, forcing carmakers to supplement ads with messages about greener transport alternatives, as reported by CTV News.
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Paris taxi firm suspends Tesla fleet after fatal accident
France's transport minister said on Wednesday there was no suggestion at this stage that a fatal accident in Paris involving a Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 taxi was caused by a technical fault. Leading Paris taxi company G7 has suspended the use of the 37 Model 3 cars in its fleet after an accident on Saturday involving one of its drivers in which one person was killed and 20 injured.
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France moves to shield its book industry from Amazon
Sophie Fornairon's independent bookshop has survived the rise of Amazon thanks to a French law that prohibits price discounting on new books, but she says the e-commerce giant's ability to undercut on shipping still skews the market against stores like hers.
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Paris To Become 100% Cycling City Within Four Years, Reveals New Plan
Paris is to increase the number of protected cycleways in the city as well as boost bicycle parking spaces, reveals the 2021-2026 cycling plan published October 21 and billed as Plan Velo: Act 2. (Plan Velo is the existing, $174 million cycling plan which has been getting bolder and bolder with each update. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo was elected for a second term last year after successfully introducing many pro-bicycling measures. On October 23, Hidalgo launched her campaign to become President of France.)
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France's high-speed trains get an eco-makeover
Forty years after transforming modern train travel, the French look to do it again
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The man 'taking back' Africa's lost treasures from European museums
During its time as a colonial power, France took tens of thousands of objects from Africa. Now, one man says he's taking them back.
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France Gave Teenagers $350 for Culture. They’re Buying Comic Books.
Young people can buy books, tickets and classes via a government smartphone app. But rather than discovering highbrow arts, many are choosing mass media they already love.
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France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers
All health care workers in France must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by September or risk not being paid, the government has announced. The requirement applies to doctors, nurses, office staff and volunteers.
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‘They said I don’t exist. But I am here’: one woman’s battle to prove she isn’t dead
Five years ago, Jeanne Pouchain was declared dead by a French court. It was news to her – and just the beginning of a Kafkaesque nightmare.
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France: 11 convicted of cyberbullying teen who slammed Islam
A French court on Wednesday convicted 11 of 13 people charged with harassing and threatening a teenager who harshly criticized Islam in online posts and ended up changing schools and receiving police protection to preserve her safety.
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Tour de France: Police search for missing fan who caused huge crash with sign
The spectator responsible reportedly fled the scene and is yet to be found by authorities
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