France
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Why a bale of straw is hanging from a London bridge
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Paris has an Olympic-size bedbug problem
Under The Radar The insects are invading the city with less than a year to go until it hosts the Summer Olympics
By Justin Klawans Published
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The pros and cons of EU expansion
Pros and cons The bloc has come under pressure to begin admitting new members by 2030
By Richard Windsor Published
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Would Keir Starmer get a better Brexit deal?
Today's big question Labour leader must overcome fact that European capitals 'consider Brexit yesterday's problem'
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa review: an invitation for ultimate unwinding
The Week Recommends Enjoy instant relaxation and luxury at this quintessential Provençal retreat
By Felicity Capon Published
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Why the French are taking to the streets
The Explainer France is protesting after the police-involved death of a teenager
By Justin Klawans Published
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How the world reported French riots over shooting of teenage boy
feature Violence has ripped through French suburbs in days following death of Nahel M.
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Heatwaves prompt snake escapes
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel review: grande dame gets an epic makeover
The Week Recommends Designers and artisans worked their magic on restoring this ultra-chic French Riviera hotspot
By Alexandra Zagalsky Published
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Controversy and celebrity at Cannes Film Festival
In Pictures Global gathering on French Riviera remains picture-perfect despite off-screen drama
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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QR codes could reveal sex-offending French priests
Speed Read Move by Catholic Church denounced as a ‘publicity stunt’ by sexual abuse survivors’ group
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa review: a picturesque paradise in Cognac
The Week Recommends Enjoy the French town’s famous drink at this luxurious five-star hotel
By Asya Likhtman Published
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Air France and Airbus acquitted in plane crash that killed 228 people
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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Picasso 50 years on: can art be separated from artist?
Talking Point Spanish painter's alleged misogyny casts a shadow over exhibitions marking half-century anniversary of his death
By Harriet Marsden Published
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