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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
By The Week UK Published
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'Is this the sleaziest parliament of all time?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Bizarre pizza toppings horrify Italians
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Death in rural France: a murder that inflamed a nation
Under the radar
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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SUVs: the scourge of the streets?
Talking Point 'Hulking vehicles' are more dangerous and polluting than smaller cars but offer a sense of safety
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Ils versus ielles: the battle over the French language
Under the radar President Macron has decided to wade in over the fight to make French more inclusive
By The Week UK Published
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Despairing husband creates 'Taylor Swift jar'
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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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