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The Metre Convention: a milestone that's changed modern life immeasurably

France – and the majority of the rest of the world – is marking 150 years since the Metre Convention first united them in a shared language of measurement, laying the foundations for international scientific cooperation.

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2025

Ceremony honors late photographer Sebastião Salgado

A mourning ceremony has been held in Reims in eastern France to honor Sebastião Salgado, the celebrated Brazilian photographer and environmentalist who died Friday at 81

The Independent UK · May 24, 2025

In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day

From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground

The Independent UK · May 24, 2025

Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?

Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2025

French wine, German cars and Ozempic: These EU imports could soon get more costly thanks to Trump’s tariffs

The president said his discussions with the European Union are ‘going nowhere’

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

France unveils its first 'positive energy' neighbourhood, powering local pride

Fontaine d’Ouche, a social housing district in Dijon, is setting the pace for energy innovation in Europe. Thanks to solar panels, smart tech and deep renovations, the neighbourhood now produces more energy than it consumes.

Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2025

What action can Israel’s allies take over its expansion of military operations in Gaza?

The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel’s “egregious actions” in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on humanitarian aid reaching the territory had led to…

The Conversation · May 23, 2025

Stock markets plunge after Trump reignites trade war risk with threat of 50% tax on EU goods

US president’s fresh plan wipes billions off shares in UK, US, France, Germany Spain and Italy

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Delta stowaway found guilty after sneaking on flight out of JFK

Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian citizen, told the FBI that she had to fly to France because the U.S. government was poisoning her

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Netanyahu accused of slander after criticising Macron, Carney and Starmer

Israeli leader’s antisemitism claim labelled defamatory as he is warned against pursuing a war without end

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025