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French election results in no majority party in parliament, leaving country in unprecedented deadlock
A coalition of the French left won the most seats in high-stakes legislative elections Sunday, beating back a far-right surge but failing to win a majority. The outcome left France, a pillar of the European Union and Olympic host country, facing the stunning prospect of a hung parliament and political paralysis.
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The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris gets windmill back after stunning collapse
Paris’ famed Moulin Rouge cabaret got its red windmill back Friday during a special ceremony that featured can-can dancing on the plaza outside.
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‘A kind of civil war': Divided France on alert for unrest amid political earthquake
For ordinary voters, political polarization in French society is a worrying development that makes them fear for France’s future.
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French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
Voters across mainland France are casting ballots in the first round of early parliamentary elections.
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Rape of 12-year-old Jewish girl sends shockwaves throughout France
The alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suspected antisemitic attack has sent shockwaves throughout France, and thrust concerns about antisemitism to the forefront of campaigning for the country’s legislative elections.
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Palace of Versailles is briefly evacuated after smoke seen on roof
The Palace is a major tourist attraction, with 8 million annual visitors.
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‘Their story must be told': Tom Hanks remembers D-Day veterans on invasion's 80th anniversary
Tom Hanks, who played Capt. John Miller in the film “Saving Private Ryan,” spoke with NBC News’ Peter Alexander from Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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World leaders, World War II veterans mark 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion on beaches of Normandy
World War II veterans joined heads of state and others Thursday on the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Ukrainian-Russian citizen arrested after explosion at hotel in France
Multiple U.S. officials say authorities were looking into whether the person was trying to conduct pro-Russian sabotage against a French facility that supported Ukraine’s war efforts.
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Centenarian veterans are sharing their memories of D-Day, 80 years later
World War II veterans are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
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Notre Dame Cathedral unveils new spire
Scaffolding that shrouded the top of Notre Dame Cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 was removed Tuesday, revealing the new spire.
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McDonald's close to becoming French soccer league title sponsor, reports say
The top-flight French soccer league, where Kylian Mbappe plays, reportedly could be renamed “Ligue 1 McDonald’s” in a lucrative sponsorship deal.
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Abortion becomes a constitutional right in France
France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution despite criticism by anti-abortion groups.
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Climate activists throw soup at glass protecting Mona Lisa in Paris as farmers' protests continue
Two climate activists have hurled soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system. It comes as French farmers have been protesting for days across the country against several issues, including low wages. Two women with the words “FOOD RIPOSTE” written on their t-shirts could be...
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Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister
Gabriel Attal has been named as France’s youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
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Plane traveling from Dubai to Nicaragua stopped in France for human trafficking probe
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
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Ethan Mbappé, 16, makes league debut for PSG, joins brother Kylian on the field
Sixteen-year-old midfielder Ethan Mbappé, brother of star Kylian, made his league debut for the French champion on Wednesday.
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Miss France winner Eve Gilles defends her pixie haircut from critics
Miss France winner Eve Gilles responded to critics of her pixie hairstyle, sharing, “No one should dictate who you are.”
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French actor Gerard Depardieu seen making sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women has come under scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
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Attacker kills 1 and injures 2 in Paris; expresses anger over treatment of Palestinians, police say
France’s interior minister says police have arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others.