France
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Niger coup: is this the end of French influence in Africa?
Today's Big Question Emmanuel Macron’s wish to reset ties between Paris and West Africa may be ‘too little, too late’
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK 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
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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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French politician under fire for appearing on Playboy magazine cover
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By Theara Coleman Published
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French minister sparks anger with Playboy cover
Speed Read Marlène Schiappa gave interview on women’s and LGBTQ+ rights – photographed fully clothed in white dress
By Harriet Marsden Published
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France after Macron: can anything stop Marine Le Pen?
Today's Big Question Analysts believe the far-right leader may be the biggest political beneficiary of popular fury over President Macron’s pension reforms
By Arion McNicoll Published
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