World
Lady Gaga thrills millions with Paris opening ceremony performance
Emerging from behind a plume of pink feathers, Lady Gaga put days of rumours to rest with a history-making performance on the banks of the…
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General
French election: far-right government blocked as Le Pen’s alliance pushed into third place, says exit poll
And so it did not come to pass. For all the expectation – and yes, fear among some in France and around the world –…
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General
Which European leaders does prime minister Keir Starmer need to call and what will his relationship be like with each?
To get to power, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has aimed to “de-risk” its image and present itself as trustworthy and stable. That appears to have…
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Politics
French election: Rivals unite against Le Pen’s far right
PARIS — The chances of an outright victory for the far right in the dramatic French election fell on Tuesday, as centrist and left-wing candidates…
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Politics
Politics: Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election
PARIS — France is facing what until recently was an unthinkable nightmare for Europe: the prospect of a far-right government taking power in Paris for…
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Economy
Industrial revival stalled in June in Germany and France, survey shows
Industrial activity in the eurozone slumped to a six-month low in June, casting doubt over the strength of the region’s economic recovery. The purchasing managers…
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Politics
Islamist terror attack is top fear for Paris 2024 Olympics, police chief says
The threat of an Islamist terror attack is keeping top officials awake at night, just weeks ahead of the 2024 Olympics kicking off in Paris.…
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Latest: Edmonton Mayor Sohi flying to Paris for international mayors’ homelessness conference
Edmonton’s Amarjeet Sohi is flying to Paris for a global mayors’ meeting about homelessness, his fourth overseas trip as mayor since April 2022. Sohi plans…
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Politics
How Emmanuel Macron Turned France Into America
PARIS — The French won’t love the comparison. Charles de Gaulle, François Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac — those proud French leaders of past days — might…
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Politics
Macron rules out resigning ‘whatever the result’ of French election
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said he would not resign “whatever the result” of the upcoming French parliamentary elections. Macron called the…
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