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Last French eyewitnesses of D-Day landings share their memories

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed in Normandy in the largest air, sea and land operation in military history. Today, very few people who experienced D-Day are still alive and able to talk about it. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin and Stéphanie Trouillard met three people who were children at…

France 24 · Jun 5, 2024

Normandy surfs on 'memorial tourism' wave for 80th anniversary of D-Day

As hundreds of thousands of people flock to the French region of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, local businesses there are capitalising on tourists' passion for World War II history. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn and our colleagues from France 2 report on this business of souvenir sales…

France 24 · Jun 5, 2024

European elections: How will the vote work and what’s at stake?

Far-right parties are expected to do well and could gain a stronger foothold in the European Parliament.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024

D-Day - latest: King to join world leaders in Normandy commemorating 80 years since landings

Charles and Camilla will pay tribute to fallen soldiers along with the prime minister and French president

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Grassroots campaign fails to ignite EU ambitions of France's conservatives

Despite praise for running a grassroots EU election campaign aimed at revitalising the fortunes of France's conservative Republicans Party (LR), François-Xavier Bellamy's presence on the hustings has failed to capture the imagination of the traditional right-wing electorate.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2024

Homeboys Germany And Reborn Hungary Headline Group A At The Euros

Tournament hosts Germany face Hungary, Switzerland and Scotland, a set of talented if unpredictable rivals, in Group A as they bid for a record-breaking fourth Euros crown.

International Business Times · Jun 5, 2024

As France braces for 15 million Olympics visitors, its ‘dengue detectives’ are hunting for tiger mosquitoes to prevent an outbreak

The so-called detectives will track down disease hotspots, seek out mosquito eggs, and help curb the spread of the virus in French cities.

Fortune · Jun 5, 2024

King Charles and Rishi Sunak join veterans for 80th anniversary of D-day

Two days of events will be held in England and France, as one veteran remembers: ‘We lost a hell of a lot of good men’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Biden to meet Zelenskiy beside D-day shore of Normandy

Russia focused on Donetsk rather than Kharkiv, says Zelenskiy; Ukrainian president to meet Emmanuel Macron in Paris. What we know on day 833

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024

Biden Takes Election Duel With Trump To France

Joe Biden headed for France on Tuesday to mark 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings and promote America as a defender of democracy and international alliances -- contrasting himself against election rival Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jun 5, 2024