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As France's most famous cathedral prepares to reopen, the story of its resurrection spans the devastating 2019 fire that nearly destroyed nine centuries of history, the meticulous restoration efforts, and the controversies that shaped its transformation into a modern masterpiece.

Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz's Chief Economic Advisor, warned Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024 about the growing intersection of political and economic challenges in France following Prime Minister Michel Barnier's historic no-confidence ouster, even as Greek bonds achieved parity with French sovereign debt for the first time since the Eurozone crisis.

In a historic upheaval, French lawmakers voted on Wednesday to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government after just three months in power, deepening the country's political crisis. President Emmanuel Macron has said he will make a televised address to the nation on Thursday evening.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier ousted in historic no-confidence vote, plunging France into political turmoil. President Macron faces challenge of app...

It is the first time a government in France has been forced out by such a vote in more than 60 years

Barnier’s government is France’s first to be toppled in a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years.

MPs voted to oust Mr Barnier on Wednesday evening, the first time a French government has been toppled this way in more than 60 years

France's political landscape faces upheaval as far-right and left-wing forces unite in a historic no-confidence vote over budget disputes.

Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the European Union at a regional summit Friday after a push by Brussels to get the long-delayed accord over the line.