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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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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 demonstratio...

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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 rem...

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Spontaneous Travel in France: Why a Map Beats Algorithms

Spontaneous Travel in France: Why a Map Beats Algorithms

Spontaneous travel in France is the antidote to algorithm-driven vacations. In a world where every trip is optimized by ratings and reviews, one co...

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Melting Glaciers in Dolomites Reveal WWI Munitions Cache

Melting Glaciers in Dolomites Reveal WWI Munitions Cache

Melting glaciers in the Dolomites have revealed a significant cache of unexploded WWI munitions, including Italian artillery shells and French mort...

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France's Retirement Timebomb: Why Crisis Will Continue

France's Retirement Timebomb: Why Crisis Will Continue

France's retirement timebomb is at the heart of the country's recurring political crises, as modest attempts to raise the retirement age provoke vi...

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Macron Bans 'Illegitimate' Protests to Restore Order in France

Macron Bans 'Illegitimate' Protests to Restore Order in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a ban on "illegitimate" protests in an effort to restore order after some of the worst street violence in years erupted on the fringes...

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France Curfews Calm Cities After Unrest, Prime Minister Says
France Curfews Calm Cities After Unrest, Prime Minister Says
France curfews in Paris and other major cities have helped restore calm after nights of unrest, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The targeted restrictions, introduced in parts of the... Lire plus...
France Protests: Macron's Authority Tested by Violent Unrest
France Protests: Macron's Authority Tested by Violent Unrest
France protests have escalated into a perilous political moment for President Emmanuel Macron, as violent unrest and peaceful demonstrations alike challenge his waning authority. The worst urban violence in years... Lire plus...
Macron Faces Ferocious Criticism as France Unrest Deepens
Macron Faces Ferocious Criticism as France Unrest Deepens
Emmanuel Macron's isolation deepened this week as ferocious criticism from across the political spectrum greeted his address to the nation following one of the most violent days of rioting and... Lire plus...
Paris Looting Continues: France Reels After Second Night of Chaos
Paris Looting Continues: France Reels After Second Night of Chaos
Paris looting continued for a second night as groups of masked men ransacked shops in central Paris, leaving France reeling from the chaos. The unrest followed Emmanuel Macron's televised speech... Lire plus...
France Riots: Prime Minister Calls for Local and Partial Curfews
France Riots: Prime Minister Calls for Local and Partial Curfews
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called for local and partial curfews in some cities following violent weekend protests that saw police admit they “lost control” in several places. The... Lire plus...
Paris Protests: Teargas, Looting, and Anger on the Streets
Paris Protests: Teargas, Looting, and Anger on the Streets
Paris protests turned violent this weekend as police fired teargas into crowds at Place de la République, sparking chaos and raising questions about the French government's handling of dissent. The... Lire plus...
Paris Protests Devastate Streets as France Unrest Continues
Paris Protests Devastate Streets as France Unrest Continues
Paris protests have left whole streets "devastated" according to the city's mayor, as France demonstrations continue across the country. More than 1,200 people were arrested on Saturday after protesters supporting... Lire plus...
Buvette London Review: A French Brasserie in Covent Garden
Buvette London Review: A French Brasserie in Covent Garden
Buvette London has opened in Neal's Yard, bringing a slice of faux-French dining to the heart of Covent Garden. This is the London outpost of Jody Williams' West Village gastrothèque,... Lire plus...
French Police Use UK-Funded 4x4s to Charge Student Protesters
French Police Use UK-Funded 4x4s to Charge Student Protesters
French police have used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge at student protesters during the school protests that have swept the country, sparking outrage and an official investigation. The incident, which... Lire plus...
France Protests: Police Clash With Protesters Nationwide
France Protests: Police Clash With Protesters Nationwide
France protests erupted across the country as tens of thousands took to the streets, leading to violent clashes between police and demonstrators. The unrest, driven by grievances over absent teachers,... Lire plus...
French Schoolchildren Treated Like Criminals for Telling Truth
French Schoolchildren Treated Like Criminals for Telling Truth
French schoolchildren have been treated like violent criminals for telling the truth, sparking outrage over police brutality and threats to freedom of expression. In recent weeks, images and testimonies have... Lire plus...
Eurotunnel Minibus Collision Injures 19 Near Calais
Eurotunnel Minibus Collision Injures 19 Near Calais
A minibus collision with a stationary freight train at the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais has left nineteen people injured, French authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday evening... Lire plus...

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