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French antique art dealers lobby against EU rules that threaten trade

France, March 31 -- Antique art dealers in France are campaigning against forthcoming EU regulations that aim to restrict illicit imports of cultural artefacts, but which critics say risk criminalisin... Read More


Push for UN protection of clouds driven by 'weather weaponisation' fears

France, March 30 -- The French National Assembly was confronted with a demand this week to have theclouds in our skies protected by Unesco. The move comes amid concerns that weather systems could be s... Read More


Hostage ordeal in the Netherlands resolved peacefully, suspect arrested

France, March 30 -- A hostage drama in the Netherlands that lasted several hours ended without bloodshed on Saturday as all four hostages were freed and police took the suspect into custody. Dutch au... Read More


Strasbourg looks to launch legal cannabis experiment, as German laws change on 1 April

France, March 30 -- As Germany authorises the consumption and cultivation of cannabis from 1 April, the mayor of Strasbourg is calling for the introduction of a local 'experiment' to move away from Fr... Read More


France rolls out 'mobile security force' for troubled schools

France, March 29 -- French Education Minister Nicole Belloubet on Friday announced the creation of a national "mobile force" to be deployed to schools facing security issues. The move comes amid a spa... Read More


France's law to ensure people 'age well' falls short of expectations

France, March 29 -- Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of d... Read More


France appoints engineer to lead artificial intelligence safety summit

France, March 29 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked engineer Anne Bouverot with organising the world's next Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety summit, which is set to take place in France... Read More


France's foreign minister to visit China in bid to stabilise relations

France, March 29 -- French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne will visit China on Monday, Beijing's foreign ministry has announced, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations and seek ... Read More


France seeks help from allies to bolster security during Paris Olympics

France, March 29 -- France has asked its foreign allies to send several thousand members of their security forces to help guard the Paris Olympics, officials said Thursday, underlining the strains cau... Read More


Macron joins online jokes about cuddly 'wedding' pics with Lula

France, March 29 -- French President Emmanuel Macron joined social media users Thursday in their jokes that likened his cozy pictures with Brazilian President Lula to those from a wedding album. Imag... Read More