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Teddy Riner Presidential Run: Judo Star Enters France Election

Teddy Riner Presidential Run: Judo Star Enters France Election

Teddy Riner, the French judo star and five-time Olympic gold medalist, has announced plans to run in France's next presidential election, shaking u...

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VivaTech 2026: France's Biggest Tech Event Returns to Paris

VivaTech 2026: France's Biggest Tech Event Returns to Paris

VivaTech 2026, the largest technology event in France and one of the biggest in Europe, returns to Paris from June 17 to 20 at the Paris Expo Porte...

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Andy King Obituary: Labour MP Who Championed Local Issues Dies at 78

Andy King Obituary: Labour MP Who Championed Local Issues Dies at 78

Andy King, the former Labour MP for Rugby and Kenilworth, has died aged 78. His unexpected victory in the 1997 landslide made him the first Labour ...

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Notre-Dame Restored in Five Years, But Westminster Repair Costs Soar

Notre-Dame Restored in Five Years, But Westminster Repair Costs Soar

Notre-Dame was restored in five years and under budget, a feat that stands in stark contrast to the Palace of Westminster, where repair estimates h...

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France Braces for Nationwide Strike as Protesters March Over Budget

France Braces for Nationwide Strike as Protesters March Over Budget

France is bracing for a nationwide strike and mass protests as trade unions call for hundreds of thousands to march against proposed budget cuts. T...

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Notre Dame-Style Fire Risk at UK Parliament as Costs Soar

Notre Dame-Style Fire Risk at UK Parliament as Costs Soar

The Palace of Westminster, home to the UK Parliament, is at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire if MPs fail to address funding for its restoration, a p...

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Darent Valley, Kent: A Perfect Weekend of Art, Lavender and Pubs

Darent Valley, Kent: A Perfect Weekend of Art, Lavender and Pubs

The Darent Valley in Kent offers a perfect weekend escape with art, lavender fields and great pubs. This 'demi-paradise' inspired the Romantic pain...

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French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate

French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate

French pupils resumed school blockades on Monday, reigniting protests over poor school conditions and the high cost of living. Dozens of high schoo...

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Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win

Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win

A winter city break in Europe can be magical, with festive markets, cozy cafes, and snowy streets. The Guardian is asking readers to share their to...

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France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters

France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters

France protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services turned violent in Paris, Marseille, and other cities as police clashed wi...

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Teddy Riner Presidential Run: Judo Star Enters France Election

Teddy Riner Presidential Run: Judo Star Enters France Election

Teddy Riner, the French judo star and five-time Olympic gold medalist, has announced plans to run in France's next presidential election, shaking up a race that has largely been defined...

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Teddy Riner Presidential Run: Judo Star Enters France Election
Teddy Riner Presidential Run: Judo Star Enters France Election
Teddy Riner, the French judo star and five-time Olympic gold medalist, has announced plans to run in France's next presidential election, shaking up a race that has largely been defined... Read more...
VivaTech 2026: France's Biggest Tech Event Returns to Paris
VivaTech 2026: France's Biggest Tech Event Returns to Paris
VivaTech 2026, the largest technology event in France and one of the biggest in Europe, returns to Paris from June 17 to 20 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.... Read more...
Andy King Obituary: Labour MP Who Championed Local Issues Dies at 78
Andy King Obituary: Labour MP Who Championed Local Issues Dies at 78
Andy King, the former Labour MP for Rugby and Kenilworth, has died aged 78. His unexpected victory in the 1997 landslide made him the first Labour representative for the constituency... Read more...
Notre-Dame Restored in Five Years, But Westminster Repair Costs Soar
Notre-Dame Restored in Five Years, But Westminster Repair Costs Soar
Notre-Dame was restored in five years and under budget, a feat that stands in stark contrast to the Palace of Westminster, where repair estimates have ballooned to £40bn and timelines... Read more...
France Braces for Nationwide Strike as Protesters March Over Budget
France Braces for Nationwide Strike as Protesters March Over Budget
France is bracing for a nationwide strike and mass protests as trade unions call for hundreds of thousands to march against proposed budget cuts. The action is expected to disrupt... Read more...
Notre Dame-Style Fire Risk at UK Parliament as Costs Soar
Notre Dame-Style Fire Risk at UK Parliament as Costs Soar
The Palace of Westminster, home to the UK Parliament, is at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire if MPs fail to address funding for its restoration, a parliamentary committee has... Read more...
Darent Valley, Kent: A Perfect Weekend of Art, Lavender and Pubs
Darent Valley, Kent: A Perfect Weekend of Art, Lavender and Pubs
The Darent Valley in Kent offers a perfect weekend escape with art, lavender fields and great pubs. This 'demi-paradise' inspired the Romantic painter Samuel Palmer and remains a serene retreat... Read more...
French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate
French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate
French pupils resumed school blockades on Monday, reigniting protests over poor school conditions and the high cost of living. Dozens of high schools across France were barricaded again as students... Read more...
Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win
Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win
A winter city break in Europe can be magical, with festive markets, cozy cafes, and snowy streets. The Guardian is asking readers to share their top tips for a winter... Read more...
France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters
France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters
France protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services turned violent in Paris, Marseille, and other cities as police clashed with masked rioters after largely peaceful demonstrations. About... Read more...
France Deploys 70,000 Police as Protests Threaten Nationwide Unrest
France Deploys 70,000 Police as Protests Threaten Nationwide Unrest
France has deployed 70,000 police officers across the country as it braces for a third weekend of nationwide protests, with around 150 demonstrations planned. The massive security operation aims to... Read more...
Welsh Tapestry Rivals Bayeux: Last French Invasion of Britain
Welsh Tapestry Rivals Bayeux: Last French Invasion of Britain
The Welsh tapestry that rivals Bayeux has become a subject of fascination, as it depicts the last French invasion of Britain at Fishguard. This remarkable artwork, on display at Fishguard,... Read more...

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