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Members of the public stand in front of a photograph depicting French history and geography teacher Samuel Paty

Members of the public stand in front of a photograph depicting French history and geography teacher Samuel Paty

France: Trial starts over beheading of teacher Samuel Paty

Eight adults are standing trial for their alleged role in the 2020 assassination of the French history teacher.

Gisele Pelicot arriving at the Avignon courthouse for

Gisele Pelicot arriving at the Avignon courthouse for

Is the Pelicot rape trial sparking #MeToo moment in France?

Gisele Pelicot's case is giving hope to France's survivors of rape through chemical submission.

Demonstrators, one displaying French flag, gather under the statue of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, during a protest demonstration responding to a call from the far-left party leader who criticized as a power grab the president's appointment of a new prime minister, Michel Barnier,

Demonstrators, one displaying French flag, gather under the statue of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, during a protest demonstration responding to a call from the far-left party leader who criticized as a power grab the president's appointment of a new prime minister, Michel Barnier,

Can France cut spending without stoking recession?

France needs to bring down public spending — but its minority government is facing headwinds.

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People walk amid the rubble of buildings which were levelled on September 27 by Israeli strikes

People walk amid the rubble of buildings which were levelled on September 27 by Israeli strikes

As France hosts Lebanon aid conference, can it mediate?

As France hosts Lebanon aid conference, can it mediate?

Though France is aiming to bring about a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, analysts don't expect a breakthrough.

Automesse Paris 2024

Automesse Paris 2024

Paris Motor Show showcases electric effort

Paris Motor Show showcases electric effort

European car makers unveil new electric cars at the Paris Motor Show in an effort to match Chinese competition.

Gisele Pelicot

Gisele Pelicot

Pelicot trial inspires rape survivor to speak

Pelicot trial inspires rape survivor to speak

A French woman who reveals that she was drugged and raped says Gisele Pelicot inspired her to seek justice.

A man with prosthetic limbs runs on a track with the Eiffel Tower in the background

A man with prosthetic limbs runs on a track with the Eiffel Tower in the background

Drawing to a close, Paris Paralympics leave their mark

Drawing to a close, Paris Paralympics leave their mark

A huge success, the 2024 Paralympic Games has boosted awareness and prompted Paris to make streets more accessible.

Demonstrators, one displaying French flag, gather under the statue of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, during a protest

Demonstrators, one displaying French flag, gather under the statue of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, during a protest

Mass protests against France's new prime minister

Mass protests against France's new prime minister

Opponents argue the president should have chosen someone from the left instead of the conservative Michael Barnier.

A man draws the Eiffel Tower and the beach volleyball competition in Paris

A man draws the Eiffel Tower and the beach volleyball competition in Paris

How are Parisians reacting to the Olympics?

How are Parisians reacting to the Olympics?

Although the Olympics are leaving their mark on the French capital, not everyone is feeling the excitement.

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