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EU winemakers left exposed after missing US tariff exemption

France, Aug. 22 -- Winemakers across Europe face fresh uncertainty after the US refused to grant special treatment for wine and spirits in a trade deal with the EU announced on Thursday. While German ... Read More


France's summer of heatwaves exposes hidden mental health cost

France, Aug. 22 -- This summer's record temperatures are revealing the toll climate change is taking on mental health. In France, psychiatric emergency services have reported a spike in calls during h... Read More


French researcher imprisoned in Russia faces new charges of espionage

France, Aug. 21 -- French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is already serving time in a Russian prison, is now facing espionage charges that could extend his sentence by up to 20 years. Vinatier is t... Read More


French researcher in prison in Russia faces new charges of espionage

France, Aug. 21 -- French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is already serving time in a Russian prison, is now facing espionage charges that could extend his sentence by up to 20 years. Vinatier is t... Read More


France accuses Russia of stalling peace efforts as massive strikes hit Ukraine

France, Aug. 21 -- France on Thursday condemned a massive wave of attacks on Ukraine as evidence of Russia's lack of resolve to pursue a genuine peace agreement, and end the war that has raged since F... Read More


NATO confirms support for Ukraine as Russia seeks role in talks on security

France, Aug. 21 -- As NATO defence ministers met during a virtual get-together,Russia said it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an im... Read More


Investigators probe death of French streamer broadcast live

France, Aug. 21 -- French police are investigating the live-streamed death of a man who had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations, raising concerns about the practice of broadcasting... Read More


Bayeux leave? 45,000 sign petition to halt tapestry's loan to British Museum

France, Aug. 21 -- A French petition opposingthe planned loanof the Bayeux Tapestry to theBritish Museumhas drawn nearly45,000 signaturessince its launchon 13 July, amidwarnings the11th‑century ... Read More


Valls presses case for independence deal in tense New Caledonia talks

France, Aug. 21 -- The visit to New Caledonia of the French Overseas Miniser Manuel Valls has thrown the spotlight back on the Bougival accord, a deal seen by many as the best hope for political stabi... Read More


Movement calls for September shutdown across France to protest budget cuts

France, Aug. 21 -- The movement 'Bloquons tout' ('Let's block everything') emerged in France in July, and is calling for a nationwide shutdown on 10 September to oppose the austerity measures announce... Read More