From @thelocalfrance
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France's Macron blasts 'ineffective' UK Rwanda deportation law
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Britain's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was "ineffective" and showed "cynicism", while praising the two countries' cooperation on defence.
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France's Macron calls for online parental controls for under-15s
Use of social networks by children under 15 should be subject to parental controls in the European Union, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
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French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest
French police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest by dozens of university students in Paris, officials said on Thursday, as Israel's bombardment of Gaza sparks a wave of anger across college campuses in the United States.
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Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs credible defence
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian aggression, calling on the continent to adopt a "credible" defence strategy less dependent on the United States.
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Stay away! How Europe's most popular spots are fighting overtourism
Tourist hotspots around Europe are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers. Is it the end of mass tourism in Europe?
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French Expression of the Day: Les doigts dans le nez
This French expression has nothing to do with unpleasant personal habits.
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OPINION: A European disaster for Macron could lead to messy autumn elections in France
The approaching European elections are predicted to be a disaster for the Macronists - but will this actually have any effect on France? John Lichfield predicts that it will, possibly even bringing fresh - and very messy - domestic elections in the autumn.
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The guardian angels of the source of the Seine
The river Seine, the centrepiece of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in July, starts with a few drops of water in a mossy grotto deep in the woods of central France.
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VIDEO: France's Macron scores in charity football match
French President Emmanuel Macron was a penalty hero on Wednesday as he donned studs alongside ex-star footballers Didier Drogba, Didier Deschamps and Eden Hazard to raise money for children in hospital.
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Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
The blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, collapsed during the night, firefighters said on Thursday, just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics.
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PODCAST: How French invaded the English language, where foreigners buy second homes and youth violence flares
The Talking France podcast is back with another episode about life in France, from violence in schools to whether or not the English language is actually just 'badly pronounced French' via most popular locations for second homes and changes to French toll roads.
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How to donate blood in France
Donating blood can help save lives - and authorities often issue appeals for donors around holiday periods, including the public holidays in May. If you want to donate in France, here is what you need to know.