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Paris Trash Strike Ends, Smaller Pension Protest Turnout

Sanitation workers in Paris are set to return to work Wednesday amid heaps of trash that piled up over their weekslong strike as protests against French President Emmanuel Marcon's controversial pension bill appeared to be winding down. Trash mounds of up to 10,000 tons along the French capital’s streets —…

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King Charles III Makes World Debut as Tour Starts in Germany

Britain’s new king will make his debut on the world stage Wednesday, three days later and 550 miles (885 kilometers) northeast of where he had intended. Although King Charles III will be greeted with a hearty “willkommen” in Berlin rather than “bienvenue” in Paris, his goals remain the same: to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris trash strike ends, smaller pension protest turnout

Paris authorities are cleaning up debris from the French capital's streets following fresh anti-pension reform protests that appear to be winding down, as striking sanitation workers are set to return to work

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Berthe Morisot, Shaping Impressionism at the Dulwich Picture Gallery review: a phenomenal show

The painter, who helped shape Impressionism, was at the centre of the Paris art world at its most exciting

Evening Standard

France approves algorithmic video surveillance to safeguard Olympics

France has legalised the use of intelligent video surveillance for major events including the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics – despite warnings the technology is a blatant breach of privacy that violates civil liberties.

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IAEA chief warns of ‘increasing’ military activity at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived on Wednesday for a visit to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, where he warned of “increasing” military activity around the plant. He added that the UN nuclear watchdog was working on a plan of “realistic measures” to…

France 24

Sugar traps put damper on cockroaches' sex life

PARIS - Humans using sugar in cockroach traps has inadvertently led to female roaches being turned off by the sugary "gifts" males use to entice them into mating.

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Protests continue as French government rejects talks proposal on pension reform

The French government rejected demands Tuesday for a "pause" in pension reform plans to allow for a mediation period. This as clashes with law enforcement, skirmishes, and other acts of vandalism marred demonstrations against pension reform in several cities, including Paris.

Radio France Internationale

French prosecutors raid banks in tax fraud case

Five of France's biggest banks are facing scrutiny in an ongoing investigation into possible tax fraud. BNP Paribas and Société Générale were among the lenders whose Paris offices have been raided by French prosecutors. They're accused of helping facilitate tax avoidance related to dividend payments. Also in the show -…

France 24

French protesters and police clash in marches against pension changes

Police use teargas and water cannon against hooded protesters on the margins in some cities

The Guardian - UK

Prosecutors raid French banks in multi-billion-euro tax fraud investigation

French authorities have raided the Paris offices of five banks suspected of tax fraud as part of a widening European investigation of a scheme that allowed investors to avoid paying billions of euros in tax.

Radio France Internationale

Olympics supremos clear return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to competition

Russian and Belarusian athletes took a step closer to taking part in next year's Olympics in Paris after the top brass at the event's ruling body on Tuesday backed plans to allow them to compete in international competitions under a neutral flag.

Radio France Internationale

Backstroker happy to stay in the Bay to reach Paris

Emma Godwin aims to be just the second Kiwi female from the provinces to swim at a senior long course world champs, and become an Aquablack. And she's determined to get to the Paris Olympics, but not to move to a big city to do so.

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Brueghel work found in dim French TV room sells for $845,000

One of Flemish painter Pieter Brueghel the Younger’s largest known works, whose discovery behind the television room door of a house in northern France amazed the art world, has fetched 780,000 euros ($845,000) at auction in Paris

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French authorities search 5 banks in Paris in tax fraud case

French prosecutors say authorities have raided the Paris offices of five banks on suspicion of tax fraud

The Independent UK

Into orbit: Sadiq Khan plans London ‘Superloop’ transport route to rival Paris and Tokyo

Unlike Metro line 15 around the French capital, Sadiq Khan’s plan involves seven connecting buses and a break for the Thames

Glasgow Live

The Glasgow park ideal for walkers with its own Paris-style lovelock bridge and waterfall

A short jaunt to the southside is worth the trip for this beautiful park with plenty of exciting food and drink options as well as a garden centre, nature trail and a waterfall.

Woman & Home

King Charles wax statue revealed in Paris and fans aren't impressed by the 'awful' creation

The King Charles wax statue has gained a lot of interest since it was unveiled next to one of Queen Elizabeth II - but not in a good way

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A new wave of pension protest breaks out in France as police brace for violence

Fears that violence could mar the demonstrations against President Macron's unpopular pension reforms has led to deployment of 13,000 officers, nearly half of them concentrated in the French capital.

Evening Standard

Paris streets ablaze as protesters across France vent fury over pensions reform

Clashes break out in the French capital and other cities as up one million people join marches across the country

The Independent UK

Watch as protesters gather in Paris on the 10th day of nationwide strikes

Watch as protesters march in Paris, France on the 10th day of nationwide strikes on Tuesday 28 March.

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Workers allege crunch and intimidation at Ubisoft's Just Dance studio

Speaking anonymously, staff paint a grim picture of life at Ubisoft Paris.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shocked Koeman Says Dutch Need Drastic Improvement After Horror Week

Irritated Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he was shocked by his team's performance in his first week back in charge of the national side and drastic improvement is needed. It was not the return Koeman was looking for at the start of his second stint after replacing Louis van Gaal…

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France to double munitions supplies to Ukraine - defence minister

France will double this month its supplies of 155 artillery rounds to Ukraine to about 2,000 shells a month, its defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that Paris was also planning to boost a fund that enables Kyiv to buy French weaponry.

Radio France Internationale

French police facing criticism for violent behaviour of some officers

As protests against pension reform continue across France, the police have come under severe criticism for the heavy-handed tactics used by some officers during recent demonstrations.

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