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French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

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People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.

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2 million bottles of Perrier ordered destroyed by French agency

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Perrier destroyed two million bottles of its famous sparkling water suspected of being contaminated with "fecal" bacteria under government orders, the public health agency said Thursday.

Students call on French government to help Palestine

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Pro-Palestine student protesters in Paris hope to have similar impact as demonstrations on US university campuses

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Swiatek steps up French Open preparations with victory over Wang

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"World No. 1 Iga Swiatek ensured preparations for the defence of her French Open title remained on track with a victory over Xiyu Wang in the Madrid Open. Swiatek had to navigate a battling performance from Wang, as the world No. 52…

Roland Garros Unveils Second Retractable Roof Ahead Of French Open And Olympics

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The new roof, designed by architect Dominique Perrault, can close in 15 minutes.

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French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies aged 63

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The Cannes Film Festival bid farewell to "a fierce humanist, who sought light despite social violence and found hope despite the harshness of reality".

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Arsenic-laced books removed from French library

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The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.

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Rafael Nadal Rolls At Madrid Open, But Status For French Open Uncertain

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Rafael Nadal rolled in his first match at what may be his final Madrid Open, but his status for the French Open remains uncertain.

British holidaymakers say they have been left 'in limbo' after hundreds of flights were axed at the last minute due to planned strikes by French air traffic control workers... which DIDN'T go ahead

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Zac and Zoe Hartford, both 33, who were on their 'once-in-a-lifetime' holiday in Paris with their two children, two and four, are now stuck in France.

Will Emma Raducanu skip French Open after exhaustion admission?

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Emma Raducanu returned from long-term injury problems in January (Picture: Getty)

France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says

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France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other's soil.

Anger as French President claims migrant deportation schemes are a 'betrayal of values'

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The Rwanda asylum plan has been finally signed into law - meaning the first migrants earmarked for removal can be detained.

French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest

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The police intervened as dozens of students gathered on a central Paris campus of the prestigious Sciences Po university on Wednesday evening, management said

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Eto'o, Adebayor and French President Macron score in charity football match

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The game at the Stade Bernard Giroux outside Paris raised funds for a French foundation dedicated to improving the lives of hospitalised children and adolescents.

French Open 2024: rain will no longer stop play on Court Suzanne Lenglen

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French Open chiefs unveiled on Thursday a package of innovations including a retractable roof and a wheelchair event for juniors as part of the new era at the tennis circuit's most prestigious clay court competition. "The most obvious…

The Weekend Scene: Capitals in playoffs, GW Parkway run and French vibes around DC

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Laurent Cantet, French Director Who Won Palme d’Or for ‘The Class,’ Dies at 63

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Laurent Cantet, the French director who won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival in 2008 for his film “The Class,” has died. He was 63. A spokesperson for Cantet’s agency, UBBA, confirmed to Variety that he died on Thursday morning of an…

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president – as it happened

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Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. This live blog is closed

WATCH: French player kicks off massive tantrum after being refused coffee

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French ATP Tour player Corentin Moutet brought a bizarre plea to the umpire during his clash with Shang Juncheng at the Madrid Open.

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Travel chaos farce as Ryanair and easyJet cancel hundreds of flights affecting more than 50,000 passengers - despite planned French workers strike NOT going ahead

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Thousands of British passengers face travel chaos today as hundreds of Ryanair and easyJet flights are cancelled despite French air traffic control strikes not going ahead.