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French parliament inches towards symbolic repeal of 'Code noir' slavery legislation

France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as "crimes against humanity."

Euronews

France Warns Crypto Firms Of Blacklisting And Prosecution Ahead Of EU Licensing Deadline

French officials say crypto firms operating without EU licenses after an upcoming deadline could face enforcement action and restrictions across the bloc.

International Business Times

EU probes deal that would give Chinese retailer a stake in France's Fnac Darty

The European Union has opened an investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s proposed €2.2 billion takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, which is the second-largest shareholder of French group Fnac Darty. Regulators suspect the bid may involve Chinese subsidies.

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Space race heats up between US, China as NASA lays out Moon base plans

NASA has unveiled its plans to send humans to the Moon, which include establishing a permanent presence on Earth's nearest satellite by the 2030s. It comes as China moves ahead with its own lunar ambitions, launching three astronauts into outer space. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Michelle L. D.…

France 24

The joy and pain of Mother’s Day: it’s time we embraced fertility journeys in their multiplicity

It is time to recognise the diversity of paths that lead to motherhood, including those that fail, those that take years, and those that lead nowhere. When you think of Mother’s Day, which is widely celebrated across the world in the month of May, and in France on the last…

The Conversation

World Cup Kalshi vs Polymarket Odds: Who Offers the Best Value

France is the outright favorite to win the 2026 World Cup on prediction markets. Spain and France have swapped as favorites since the market opened.

Sports Illustrated

Online child protection likely to find favour at digital G7

G7 ministers convene in Paris for digital talks. Agreement is expected on protecting children online. However, France anticipates disagreements regarding the environmental footprint of computing. Discussions also cover AI security and its economic diffusion. The sustainability of the digital economy presents a significant challenge for consensus.

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Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May day

Europe is battling a severe heatwave. Italy has issued a red alert for Rome and other cities. Portugal recorded its hottest May day ever. Britain and France also saw record temperatures. Several deaths have been reported. Tourists are struggling with the heat. Scientists link these extreme events to climate change.

The Economic Times

Global Stocks: Europe's E6 states seek common position on capital market supervision

The ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands are meeting in Berlin on Thursday to discuss how to advance the capital ⁠markets union.

The Economic Times

‘Electrification is the answer to save Europe’s industry,’ IEA tells Euronews

The International Energy Agency's chief Fatih Birol told Euronews that the EU should embrace the 'age of electricity' to boost industrial competitiveness.

Euronews

Italy on red alert as heatwave bakes Europe

ROME - Italy on Thursday issued a red heatwave alert for the capital Rome, the latest country to take urgent action during a heatwave that has smashed records in Europe.

Bangkok Post

France to become the first country in Europe to reimburse weight-loss drugs

France will cover the costs of weight-loss drugs from 15 June, according to the country's health minister.

Euronews

Patrick Bruel scandal: Can we separate the art from the artist?

In this edition of Entre Nous we dive into the "Affaire Patrick Bruel", as it is being called here in France. We discuss the accusations of sexual assault by some 30 women against the French singer and actor. We also examine some of the difficult questions this scandal and others…

France 24

Netflix criticises German plan to make streamers invest more locally

Netflix and other streaming services on Thursday criticised a German plan requiring platforms to reinvest a share of locally generated revenue as part of efforts to support domestic film production. Other European countries, including France, Denmark and Sweden, also require streamers to reinvest part of locally earned revenues into local…

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Crypto companies without EU licences face prosecution, French regulator warns

Crypto firms face a June 30 deadline to secure European Union licenses. France's top markets regulator, AMF, warns that non-compliant companies will be blacklisted and face legal action. This new EU regulation, MiCA, brings oversight to the crypto industry. Companies without licenses must have orderly wind-down plans. France may block…

Radio France Internationale

France to start covering cost of weight-loss drugs for obese patients

France's public health system will soon start to cover most of the cost of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro for severely obese patients.

The Independent UK

What to know about Code Noir, a shocking French law that oversaw the slavery of 1.4 million Africans

France’s lower house has voted finally to scrub a foundational slavery-era edict from French law

The Conversation

The forgotten story of abolition in revolutionary France – the first emancipation

On Aug. 21, 1789, just a month after the storming of the Bastille that launched the French Revolution, France’s new governing body, the National Assembly, approved the first article of its historic Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.

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France's parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies

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French lower house votes to repeal 17th-century slavery law in symbolic move

French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies

The Economic Times

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets EU foreign ministers in Cyprus to discuss shared interests

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Union foreign ministers in Cyprus. Discussions focused on practical collaborations and shared interests within the emerging multipolar world order. Jaishankar also held bilateral meetings with ministers from Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Slovakia, and Estonia. These discussions aimed to strengthen trade,…

The Independent UK

England World Cup odds 2026: Compare odds on England to win World Cup

Find the latest England World Cup odds here, with markets on top goalscorer, individual matches and England to win the tournament

France 24

Macron announces big investments at France's 'electrification team' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron gave the country's plans to move away from fossil fuels another boost on Tuesday, announcing big private investments, including a €1 billion EV project from Stellantis. Some 200 companies signed onto a national pact to join the government's efforts to double the share of electricity in…

Euronews

France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris

France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

The Independent UK

Economic self-interest to drive France’s foreign aid, minister says

Exclusive: Minister for international partnerships Éléonore Caroit – whose role was renamed from minister for development last year – says that France was now explicitly seeking returns from its development relationships.

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