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Nicolas Sarkozy to publish prison memoir on his 20 days behind bars

That was a fast turnaround... Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to publish a book next month called “A Prisoner’s Diary”, detailing his 20 days in jail. He was released from La Santé prison on 10 November.

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Midnight tastings mark Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations in France

France marked the release of Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight, drawing crowds to bars and celebrating a long-standing tradition around the young red wine.

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Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept sacrifices

General Fabien Mandon urged France to understand losses might be necessary to protect national security, warning of a potential confrontation with Russia by 2030.

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French court blocks foreign purchase of 17th century calculator

A French court has blocked the export and foreign purchase of a 17th century arithmetic machine invented by Blaise Pascal to help ease the laborious task of calculating taxes.

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Exclusive: France trains air force for war scenario in TARANIS drill

Pilots, technicians and support teams rehearse the types of operations France may be called upon to conduct in a rapidly deteriorating international security landscape.

France

Toulouse FC's Dønnum investigated for alleged racist gesture

The Le Havre coach told French broadcaster Ligue 1+ that he thought Dønnum made a racist gesture with his hand towards a black player after they argued.

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Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems, director says

In the 19 October heist, it took thieves less than eight minutes to force their way through a window with the help of a freight lift and steal jewels worth €88 million.

Travel News

France targets unruly air passengers with hefty fines and travel bans

France is taking "decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions.

Business

France’s TotalEnergies accused of role in Mozambique ‘massacre’

ECCHR has filed a complaint in France alleging that soldiers securing TotalEnergies’ LNG project in Mozambique detained dozens of civilians in metal containers where many were tortured, disappeared or executed. Total has requested an inquiry by Mozambican authorities.

France

France probes Vinted over alleged underage access to adult content

France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites.

Germany

Is Europe's mega defence project FCAS in danger of failing?

The project launched in 2017 and with a price tag of at least €100 billion, aims to strengthen European defence and will include new fighter aircraft supported by interconnected drones.

Ukraine

Ukraine signs deal with France for 100 Rafale fighter jets

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a landmark deal in Paris on Monday to buy 100 Rafale jets, drones, and air defence systems from France.

Europe in Motion

Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

Space

French sports brand Decathlon designs Europe’s next space suit

The popular French sports gear company Decathlon has designed a new suit for European astronauts to wear in orbit. The prototype will be tested on the ISS next year.

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Léa Seydoux switches on Champs-Élysées Christmas lights as Paris launches festive season

Léa Seydoux launched the Christmas lights on the Champs Élysées, marking the start of Paris's festive season with a lively set by Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin.

Mali

Mali's junta suspends French TV channels over alleged false reports

Mali, alongside its neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso, is ruled by military leaders who took power by force in recent years, pledging to provide more security to citizens.

World News

Germany to buy €150m of weapons for Ukraine, defence minister says

PURL was launched in July and came following criticism from the White House that Europe needed to shoulder more of the responsibility for Ukraine's security.

France

Police in Paris wound knife-wielding man at Montparnasse train station

Authorities stressed that initial communications made no mention of terrorism being suspected as a motive.

France

Second brother of French anti-drugs campaigner shot dead in Marseille

Amine Kessaci had been under police protection since last month after writing a book about the victims of drug trafficking in Marseille.

Made in Europe

Growing Resilience: How French biotech helps crops save water worldwide

Across Europe, a new generation of agri-biotech innovators is redefining how we grow food under pressure from climate change.