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Olaf Scholz vs. Emmanuel Macron: an ancient animosity
Under the radar The German chancellor and French president's relationship has been productive, but Ukraine war has put it under strain
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Aya Nakamura at the Paris Olympics
In the Spotlight Racist backlash follows reports singer may perform an Edith Piaf song at opening ceremony
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The #MeToo movements around the world
The Explainer French men have been sharing stories of abuse in the latest calling out of sexual assault and harassment
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France enshrines abortion rights in constitution
speed read It became the first country to make abortion a constitutional right
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Why Europe's farmers are protesting
The Explainer Grievances over living expenses, taxes and regulations have come to a head
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Take a Champagne-drinking tour across the globe
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The stars align at these 6 dark-sky reserves
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Protégé in Paris: will Macron's new PM rejuvenate flagging presidency?
Today's Big Question Gabriel Attal, 34, chosen in bid to 'rein in the right' but could overshadow the president
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Gerard Depardieu: France takes sides over disgraced actor
In the Spotlight Despite numerous accusations many prominent people, including President Macron, have rallied to actor's cause
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'Is this the sleaziest parliament of all time?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Miss France: the beauty pageant winner with a 'woke' haircut
In the Spotlight Eve Gilles subjected to 'hostile' online criticism after judges' decision
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Bizarre pizza toppings horrify Italians
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
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Death in rural France: a murder that inflamed a nation
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Monique Olivier: ex-wife of 'ogre' serial killer goes on trial
Speed Read The French woman is charged with complicity in Michel Fourniret's murder of British student Joanna Parrish and two other victims
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