France
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World
King Charles to Visit France in September, After Protests Forced Delay
The British monarch was supposed to make the trip in March, but widespread demonstrations over a change in the French retirement age scuttled the plan.
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Sports
Two spots are up for grabs in Group F with three teams tightly chasing them.
Jamaica vs. Brazil Brazil needs to win this match to avoid elimination, because it can’t count on Panama, the worst team in the group, to beat France. But Jamaica has its sights set on the round of 16, too, and it can advance with a win or a draw ...
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Food
A Fresh Look at French Wine, From the Inside Out
For the first time in 20 years, a sweeping new wine book examines France thoroughly. What’s new may be surprising.
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World
Man Stabs Several People, Including Children, in France, Authorities Say
The motive in the attack, in the southeastern city of Annecy, was not immediately clear.
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World
After France Bans Short Domestic Flights, It’s Business as Usual
A decree formalizing the measure, which was passed in 2021, is riddled with exceptions. Critics call its effect symbolic, at best.
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World
France Is Furious
FOS-SUR-MER, France — “This government just does not listen to us,” said Renald, a 50-year-old electrical mechanic at the Port of Marseille, as his co-workers assembled a barricade this week on the route leading to a fuel depot. “There’s a deep anger ...
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World
Macron’s Government Survives but Faces Wrath of France Over Pension Overhaul
Two no-confidence votes failed to oust the cabinet of President Emmanuel Macron over his raising the retirement age to 64 from 62.
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World
3 Dogs Die After Eating Poisoned Meatballs at a Race in France
The poisonings took place at the French canicross championships, in which people run or cycle while attached to their dogs.
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World
Macron Faces Pivotal Week in His Attempt to Change France at its Core
Millions are again expected to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age before a decisive vote that could redefine his nation and his legacy.
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World
Robert Hébras, Last Survivor of 1944 Massacre in France, Dies at 97
Dead bodies shielded him as the Nazis killed 643 people in Oradour-sur-Glane. He spent his life keeping the memory of the slaughter alive.