France
Gisele Pelicot condemns France’s ‘macho society’ in final remarks at mass rape trial
In her closing statements of a trial that has appalled France, the 72-year-old condemned the “cowardice” of those accused of attacking her.
- by Henry Samuel
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Prosecutors seek jail sentence for Marine Le Pen over EU jobs scandal
The request puts the French far-right leader’s ability to participate in the 2027 presidential race at stake.
- by Sylvie Corbet
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Paris
With sweet views and well-organised stops, this Seine cruise is a winner
European river ships have evolved as a species into a sleek, utilitarian design. Avalon’s tagline, “A view with a room,” is accurate.
- by Kate Hennessy
Chinese-owned vineyards in France for sale at knockdown prices
Between 2008 and 2014 Chinese investors bought up dozens of Bordeaux estates and gave them new names like Imperial Rabbit or Gold Rabbit. Then everything changed.
- by Vivian Song
A train ride to one of Europe’s natural wonders takes just 20 minutes
A hand-dug ice cave is just one of several intriguing attractions at France’s longest glacier.
- by Rob McFarland
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Missing in Europe: A strong leader for a new Trump era
The world is made of herbivores and carnivores, Emmanuel Macron told European leaders: “If we decide to remain herbivores, the carnivores will win.”
- by Jim Tankersley and Aurelien Breeden
One of France’s most famous foods isn’t actually French (or is it?)
We know that at least the crescent shape of the croissant isn’t original to French bakers.
- by Ben Groundwater
Notre-Dame’s bells ring together for first time since fire
The sound of the eight bells rang throughout the city for the first time in five years, a sign of the cathedral’s rebirth as it prepares to reopen to the public next month.
- by Isabella Kwai
Second trial in teacher Samuel Paty’s killing begins in France
Paty was stabbed and decapitated in October 2020 near his school north-west of Paris by an 18-year-old Russian of Chechen descent.
- by Ségolène Le Stradic
‘The reason I can be the greatest athlete I can be’: Jessica Fox’s secret to success
The three-time Olympic gold medallist was self-conscious about parts of her body, but she’s learnt to see them as her strength.
- by Jane Rocca
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Australian rugby
A Wallaby in hiding, Rocky Elsom flees Ireland fearing extradition
The former Australian captain is fighting to clear his name after being sentenced to five years’ jail in France over his time in charge of a famous rugby club.
- by Chris Barrett
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