France
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Why can't France hold on to its prime ministers?
Today's Big Question Spiralling debt, ageing population and cultural refusal to accept budget cuts – despite high welfare spending – have been turbocharged by Emmanuel Macron
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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France political crisis: what does Bayrou's gamble mean for Macron?
Today's Big Question The French president could see his authority damaged beyond repair should another of his governments fail
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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8 hotels with ace tennis courts
The Week Recommends Bring your A game
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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5 fun cycling tours that let you vacation on two wheels
The Week Recommends Gain a new perspective while pedaling
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Celebrating Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence
The Week Recommends The beautiful city is paying tribute to its most famous son with a series of cultural events
By James Rampton Published
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The easy elegance of Cap Ferret
The Week Recommends 'Elemental and otherworldly' destination is loved for its natural beauty
By The Week UK Published
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Snow what? 6 charming ski towns to visit during peak summer.
The Week Recommends No powder, no problem
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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The new Gwada negative blood type
Under The Radar Rare discovery means a woman is the only person on the planet who's compatible solely with herself
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The mystery of France's 'needle attacks' on women
In the Spotlight Nearly 150 women reported being spiked with needles at France's open-air music festival
By Genevieve Bates Published
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France's war on 'Algerian Nutella'
Under The Radar A wildly popular hazelnut spread is causing a storm across the channel
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The 50-year battle for Western Sahara
The Explainer UK is latest country to back Moroccan plan to end decades-long dispute with Algerian-backed Polisario Front
By The Week UK Published
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France and Indonesia promote a contentious bid for an Israel-Palestine two-state solution
Talking Points Both countries have said a two-state solution is the way to end the Middle East conflict
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hôtel du Couvent: a tranquil hideaway in the French Riviera
The Week Recommends Find pared-back luxury in the heart of Nice within the walls of a beautifully restored former nunnery
By Nick Hendry Published
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French town divided over horse-drawn bin lorries
Under The Radar Critics say that the eco-friendly take on rubbish collection is 'terrifying' for the animals
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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