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EU 'Appalled' by Israel's Demolition of EU, French Funded School in West Bank
The European Union is "appalled" by Israel’s demolition of a school under construction in al-Aqaba, a village in the northern West Bank, which was funded by the EU and France, an EU spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday, Reuters reported....

Health alert due to presence of bacteria in several batches of cheeses from France sold in Spain
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 15:29 Share The Spanish agency for food safety and nutrition (Aesan) has sent out information regarding the alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in several brie and camembert cheeses from France that have been...

Hollyoaks star begs pals of Scots mum 'murdered' in France to avoid stepdad's funeral
The family of a Scots woman who was found dead in a home in rural France in a suspected murder-suicide have issued a blistering statement to urge people not to attend the funeral of their stepdad. Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn Kerr died at their...

Grieving family of Hollyoaks star’s mum killed ‘in horror murder-suicide’ in France ban joint funeral from taking place
GRIEVING family of a Hollyoaks star's mum has banned a joint funeral with their stepfather as cops believe he murdered her before taking his own life. Brit expats Andrew and Dawn Searle both died in February at their remote home in Les Pesquiès,...

Brooke Raboutou Climbs 5.14d in France
Brooke Raboutou has climbed Pornographie 5.14d in Ceuse, France, where she had been projecting Biographie 5.15a. “I didn’t want to get stuck only on Biographie,” said Raboutou. “I wanted to explore new routes and taste the variety this cliff has...

Trump: France, Germany and Great Britain want to deploy their troops in Ukraine
“At the meeting held at the White House, European leaders expressed understanding that Ukraine would have to make territorial concessions,” U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News, APA reports. Trump added that nevertheless, France, Germany, and...

The making of Mirabeau: how a family of British expats brought their winemaking dreams to life in the French countryside
The gardens needed attention, too, with Jeany transforming the once-unloved grounds into a haven for bees. ''The garden isn’t formal,'' she says. ''It's a showcase of beautiful Mediterranean plants, including cypress trees and lavender.'' She and...

I went to a US state with 125 billionaires – it was like south of France with cowboys
The guide was pretty clear: "Keep both hands on the handlebars. Don't look around. Don't take photos." Yet for journalist Chris Granet, the stunning scenery proved too tempting to ignore. He explained: "It was all too beautiful and I just had to...

French petition seeks to block Bayeux tapestry’s loan to Britain
PARIS (Reuters) -A petition to stop the Bayeux tapestry being loaned by France to the British Museum in London has attracted more than 40,000 signatures from people concerned that movement could damage the Medieval relic. Art historian Didier...

‘I haven’t been able to sleep’: Edmonton woman stranded in France despite Air Canada resuming services

Why thousands are trying to stop France’s Bayeux Tapestry loan

ChéRené Macarons and More adds ‘southern finesse’ to traditional French dessert
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - When you think of macarons, you probably think of France. But one Atlanta company is giving them what it calls “southern finesse.” Ché Houston of ChéRené Macarons and More visited Atlanta News First about how...

Trump says Britain, France and Germany could send troops to ensure peace in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said European countries would provide security guarantees for Ukraine first and foremost, he said on Fox News on Tuesday. Asked how security guarantees would be provided for Ukraine if it was not a NATO member, Trump...

Canada’s Michael Woods, Tour de France stage winner, to retire at end of season
Open this photo in gallery:Michael Woods wins the ninth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 182.5 kilometres, July 9, 2023. Woods took up the sport at the age of 25 after a successful running career.Daniel Cole/The Associated Press...

'Bloquons tout': nine questions about call for total France shutdown in September
The mobilisation10septembre (protest10september) group wants a “total and indefinite shutdown” of France from September 10, 2025, to protest against the government’s “austerity policy”. It will be “a peaceful action to denounce injustices and...

Bilateral trade with France shows uneven growth
Bilateral trade with France shows uneven growth 19 August 2025 17:23 (UTC+04:00) In January–July 2025, Azerbaijan’s oil exports to France decreased both in volume and value, according to the State Customs Committee, Azernews reports. Access to...
Across China: Dream fellowship in Shanghai transforms French surgeon's career
SHANGHAI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Romain Verge, a 33-year-old thoracic surgeon from France, recently completed a six-month training program at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, which, he said, had been "a dream." At the hospital, the French surgeon...

Chikungunya, dengue fever, zika: how many cases in each French region this summer?
Increase in native cases of chikungunya follows outbreak in Réunion Chikungunya and dengue fever are spread by tiger mosquitoes Kobkit Chamchod/Shutterstock Reports of mosquito-borne diseases spreading in France are increasing this year, as a...

French President Macron calls Putin ‘predator’ and ‘ogre at our gates’, warns Europe against trusting him
PARIS, Aug 19 — French President Emmanuel Macron today warned European allies not to trust Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he called “an ogre at our gates”. Macron’s remarks came as Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and...

Why Do French MDs Say They’re Less Burned Out Than Others?
A Medscape report has revealed notable discrepancies between global physicians regarding their personal health, mental and physical well-being, burnout, and efforts to achieve and maintain balance in such a demanding profession. French clinicians...