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Paris violence against Socialist MPs mars huge May Day rallies in France

More than 300,000 people joined May Day rallies across France on Wednesday, unions said, with protests mostly peaceful – apart from in Paris where masked demonstrators targeted Socialist MPs and dozens were arrested. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called the attacks “absolutely disgraceful and unacceptable”.

Radio France Internationale

Plans revealed for massive military parade on Trump’s 79th birthday

President has desired lavish Armed Forces spectacular in Washington ever since being impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade in Paris in July 2017

The Independent UK

Army may be gearing up Trump birthday military parade with 6,600 soldiers: report

Trump was smitten by France’s military parade in Paris on Bastille Day that he saw in 2017

The Independent UK

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‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France

From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany

The Guardian - UK

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a shout-out to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Instagram: 'You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity'

Macron congratulated Sandfall Interactive for making "one of the best-rated games in history."

PC Gamer

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

Arguments after the kidnapping in France of an Algerian government critic reopen old wounds.

Al Jazeera

300,000 Rally Across France For May 1, Union Says

Rallies across France for International Workers' Day drew more than 300,000 on Thursday, including 100,000 in Paris, the CGT trade union told AFP. The authorities were yet to give a figure for the May Day marches' turnout.

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France to compensate more Harki families for mistreatment after Algerian War

France has recognised additional sites at which Harkis – Muslims who fought alongside the French during the Algerian War – faced harsh living conditions following Algeria's independence. While the move will allow up to 6,000 more Harkis and their descendants to claim compensation, groups representing the victims say it doesn't…

Radio France Internationale

France warns of ‘chaos’ if New Caledonia independence deal not reached

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls has launched a third round of talks between pro and anti-independence groups in New Caledonia. Amid deepening divisions over last year's unrest, he warned that further chaos could be in store if all parties don't shoulder their responsibilities.

Radio France Internationale

Safety at work: Which EU countries have the most workplace deaths and injuries?

As Labour Day is celebrated, Eurostat figures show that accidents at work decreased by 5% between 2017 and 2022. However, more than a third of European countries no longer meet the standard of one labour inspector per 10,000 workers.

Euronews

South Africa’s shift from coal to renewables: how it’s going

Just over 74% of South Africa’s electricity still comes from burning coal. In 2021, the country negotiated the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Germany, the UK, France, the US and the European Union. They committed to providing South Africa with US$8.5 billion (R157 billion) to move away from coal to…

The Conversation

This New Scooter Looks Stylish and Practical, But Has a Very Weird Name

In many parts of the world like Italy, France, the Philippines, and Vietnam, scooters are more than just a mode of transportation. They’re a part of everyday life. In dense cities where traffic never sleeps and parking is a daily battle, having something small, nimble, and fuel-efficient isn’t just convenient,…

RideApart

Pictured: British mother murdered in 'frenzied' attack in France's Dordogne as police confirm details of 'frenzied' attack

Karen Carter’s body was found outside a property she owned and rented out in the village of Trémolat, in the Dordogne

Evening Standard

UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition, David Lammy confirms

The UK is in talks with France over the recognition of a Palestinian state, David Lammy has confirmed

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International Business Times

Tesla Sales Plunge Further In France, Down 59% In April

French car body PFA, which compared registration figures from April with the same month last year, also said that since the beginning of 2025, there were 7,556 Tesla registrations in France, 44 percent lower than for the same period in 2024.

Radio France Internationale

France to help Israel fight wildfires raging near Jerusalem

France is sending a firefighting plane to help Israel control wildfires burning west of Jerusalem. The fires have spread quickly due to strong winds and extreme heat, forcing evacuations and putting emergency services on high alert.

Radio France Internationale

Protests, picnics and politics as France marks fraught May Day

France is preparing for large May Day demonstrations on Thursday, as a political row deepens over which businesses should be allowed to open on the country’s most symbolic public holiday.

The Independent UK

Decorated 2,300-year-old Celtic sword with swastikas unearthed in France

Necropolis can be compared to well-known sites in Champagne, researchers say

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Jenson Button’s wife reveals London thief stole $333,000 worth of valuables

Jenson Button's wife, Brittny Button, was targeted by a thief in London following a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway with the former F1 driver. The model’s Goyard suitcase, which contained more than $333,000 worth of handbags, jewelry and sentimental items, was swiped outside London’s St Pancras station in February. She told…

LiveScience

2,300-year-old sword with swastikas unearthed at necropolis in France

A Celtic burial site from the Second Iron Age in France contains two rare, well-preserved swords.

The Guardian - UK

Lammy confirms UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition

Two permanent members of UN security council could make move at conference in June on two-state solution

The Guardian - UK

‘No one knew what to do’: power cuts bring chaos, connection and revaluation of digital dependency

People share their experiences of Monday’s massive power outage across Spain, Portugal and parts of France that upended modern life

The Independent UK

Oui, chef! ‘Carême’ introduces world’s first (sexy) celebrity chef, a Napoleonic-era kitchen god

Think “The Bear,” translated to Napoleonic-era France

The Independent UK

France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism

Euronews

Spanish power cut highlights fundamental weakness in EU power grid

While the precise sequence of events that led to the catastrophic power outages across the Iberian peninsula has yet to be established, the events have highlighted the urgency of bolstering Europe’s power grid.

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