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Photos show world leaders, veterans commemorating D-Day’s 80th anniversary
French troops disembark from a US landing craft during a joint US and French amphibious landing operation showcase, on June 4, 2024, at Omaha beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, northwestern France, ahead of the “D-Day” commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Loic Venance | Afp | Getty Images Eighty […]
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European markets move lower as positive momentum falters
Stock price information reflected on a window at the Euronext NV stock exchange in Paris, France, on Monday, March 13, 2023. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images European markets were lower Tuesday, as positive momentum over the past few days falters. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.3% by 2:35 p.m. London time, with all […]
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Kremlin denies Olympics disinformation campaign, calls Microsoft allegation slanderous
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends the 8th Russian-Chinese EXPO and the 4th Russian-Chinese Forum on Interregional Cooperation in Harbin, China, May 17, 2024. Sergei Bobylyov | Via Reuters The Kremlin denied an allegation that it is waging a disinformation campaign against France, its president and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Microsoft Threat Analysis […]
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It is hosted Thomas Jefferson and Tom Cruise — stage within the $270,000 a week French chateau recognised as “Little Versailles”
Chateau de Villette is additional than a French manor property — it can be a walk by means of history. Created in the late 17th century with the assistance of Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Andre Le Notre, both of whom were instrumental in building the planet-renowned Palace of Versailles, the chateau attributes 7 suites in the […]
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France is aiming to become a global AI superpower — but not without help from U.S. Big Tech
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with members of the AI sector at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, on May 21, 2024. Yoan Valat | Afp | Getty Images PARIS — France is touting itself as the next artificial intelligence superpower. [style note: Paris stands alone in datelines] The Viva Technology […]
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Chinese EV makers continue intense drive into Europe under escalating menace of tariffs
BYD Seal U electrical automobile at the IAA Mobility 2023 worldwide motor clearly show on September 6, 2023 in Munich, Germany. Leonhard Simon | Getty Photographs News | Getty Photographs PARIS — Chinese electrical carmakers are pushing ahead with expansion into Europe, even as politicians raise the possibility of significant tariffs on cars from the […]
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Macron: French AI boom could enable EU close tech innovation hole with U.S. and China
PARIS, France — Europe is pursuing AI innovation, tech regulation and competition with China in quite diverse methods than the United States, French President Emmanuel Macron explained this 7 days, as the continent seeks to turn into the third big world wide tech force in what is now a U.S.-China dominated landscape. “It can be […]
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Australia, New Zealand to send evacuation flights to New Caledonia amid unrest
France’s President Emmanuel Macron (2nd to the right) holds a defense council to address France’s conflict-stricken Pacific territory of New Caledonia, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on May 20, 2024. Benoit Tessier | Afp | Getty Images Australia and New Zealand said they will send government planes to New Caledonia on Tuesday to […]
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No walk-ins allowed: What to know when touring the world’s best wine regions
Gone are the days when wine tasting was confined to local wineries or national borders. Today’s consumers crave authentic wine experiences in the land where it’s cultivated. In Europe, where the wine economy is predominantly export-driven, tasting rooms tend to be family-operated. That means there may be just one person serving visitors, and appointments are […]
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Four dead in New Caledonia riots as France declares state of emergency
French Gendarmerie stand with their shields at the entrance of the Vallee-du-Tir district, in Noumea on May 14, 2024, amid protests linked to a constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate for upcoming elections of the overseas French territory of New Caledonia. Theo Rouby | Afp | Getty Images France declared a state of emergency […]
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