How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?

The new government has made it a priority to rein in the deficit Prime Minister Michel Barnier has called France's debt situation 'very serious' Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock / Visactu Prime Minister Michel Barnier has made it a …

Air France set to launch Orlando-to-Paris service in spring 2025

Next spring, Air France will return to Central Florida for the first time in more than a decade. This week, the carrier announced plans to launch nonstop service from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) home base to Orlando International Airport (MCO …

'You never know what next year brings' – Primoz Roglič not letting Pogačar's dominance douse Tour de France dream

Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) didn’t have his eyes firmly trained on the Tour de France route announcement this week, but not because he had let either the overwhelming dominance of Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) or three years of DNF-inducing …

France shooting injures five and sparks mass brawl

A drug trafficking-related shooting in the western French city of Poitiers escalated into a brawl on Thursday night, potentially involving up to 600 people, French authorities say. Five people were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting at a restaurant …

Algeria marks 70 years since start of independence war with France

Algeria marked the 70th anniversary of the launch of its war for independence from France with a military parade on Friday, as relations with their former colonial ruler sour again. Military jets soared over the shimmering bay of Algiers, leaving contrails …

US figure skater Amber Glenn takes the lead at Grand Prix de France

ANGERS, France (AP) — Amber Glenn is on course for her first figure skating Grand Prix win after taking a big lead in the short program at the French round of the series on Friday. Glenn, of the United States, was the only skater in the women's event …

Mosque association files complaint after suspected arson in France

The cultural association in charge of a mosque in the northern French city of Amiens, filed a legal complaint Friday after a suspected arson attack. The Assounna mosque's entrance on Victorine Autier Street was set on fire on Oct. 29. While the fire …

Gunfight and massive brawl in France seriously wounds five

A shooting and massive brawl linked to drug trafficking has seriously wounded five people, including three teenagers, in western France, officials and media said, in the latest such gunfight to injure children. The shooting erupted at about 10.45pm local …

Going down: With the end of 2G in France, elevators and other devices could be affected

A resident enters an elevator at Ehpad Henry-Dunant, Bordeaux, on August 21, 2023. ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP An emergency call button in a hopelessly silent elevator. An alarm unable to warn security services. A remote assistance bracelet ineffective when …

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