France
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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
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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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France aspires to work by working less. Is it working?
In Depth How the famed French work-life balance really plays out, and how the French economy is affected
By Peter Weber Published
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King Charles’s France visit postponed after pensions protests
Speed Read The monarch will now head to Germany next week, which was due to be the second leg of his European trip
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Properties of the week: fabulous French châteaux
The Week Recommends Featuring historic castles and homes with manicured gardens and sparkling swimming pools
By The Week Staff Published
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