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The French charity Emmaus has taken steps to distance itself from its founder, the late Abbé Pierre, following serious new allegations of sexual abuse. An investigation by French public radio found uncovered that the once venerated priest attempted to silence his critics.

Kylian Mbappé has appealed to the legal committee of the Ligue de Football Professionnelle to settle a financial dispute with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). According to Le Monde, Kylian Mbappé is demanding payment of €55 million owed by PSG in unpaid wages.

PM’s promise to draw line under years of fractious relations greeted with plaudits and relief by European media

According to Le Monde’s latest count this morning, 221 candidates have withdrawn from races since Sunday’s first round of elections

Around 130 are members of left-wing New Popular Front with more than 80 from Macron camp

Russia said Tuesday it was blocking access to dozens of European media outlets, including nine French news websites, in response to the EU slapping broadcasting bans on several Russian outlets last month.

Moscow responds to a broadcasting ban on four Russian outlets that the EU accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda.

Writers, actors, journalists and politicians published petition in Le Monde after learning 94% of complaints were dismissed in 2022

France rolls out the red carpet to some 180 business leaders on Monday at the annual international business summit aimed at wooing foreign investors. Buoyed up by recent data showing France remains the most attractive country in Europe, the presidency has promised record investments, though there is growing competition from…