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Notre Dame attacker a self-radicalised novice: prosecutor

Notre Dame attacker a self-radicalised novice: prosecutor

An Algerian man who attacked a policeman with a hammer outside Notre Dame cathedral was a loner with a deep interest in Islamic State jihadist propaganda, the Paris prosecutor said on Saturday.

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Healthcare in France: a beginner’s guide

Healthcare in France: a beginner’s guide

If you’re moving to France, or have just arrived, here are some quick tips for to help get you acquainted with the country’s health system.

 
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'Air Cocaine' smuggler transferred to France

'Air Cocaine' smuggler transferred to France

A Frenchman sentenced to 20 years' jail in the Dominican Republic over a plot to smuggle a planeload of drugs has been transferred to France for health reasons, his lawyer said.

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8 incredible buildings that prove wood is good

8 incredible buildings that prove wood is good

You don’t have to be an architect or a tree-hugger to be dazzled by this new generation of wooden buildings.

 
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Introducing... the ultimate dating app for expats

Introducing... the ultimate dating app for expats

Finding love locally has never been easier. Find out why.

 
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Will Macron face French resistance with reform drive?

Will Macron face French resistance with reform drive?

He had just secured a great win, but on the night Emmanuel Macron captured the French presidency, several hundred far-left and anti-capitalist activists and anarchists took to the streets.

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Frequent mistakes made by French property buyers

Frequent mistakes made by French property buyers

An expert from English-language housing site ESREA shares with The Local some tips to help you avoid making the worst mistakes when buying a home in France.

13 things foreigners do that make French people feel awkward

13 things foreigners do that make French people feel awkward

You might not even realise you're doing some of these.

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IN PICTURES: France as seen from space through the unique lens of an astronaut

IN PICTURES: France as seen from space through the unique lens of an astronaut

Here's a look at France from a different angle - through the lens of a French astronaut in space.

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Swedish movie 'The Square' stuns Cannes with shock Palme d'Or win

Swedish movie 'The Square' stuns Cannes with shock Palme d'Or win

The satire of political correctness upset the odds to claim one of the cinema world's most coveted honours.

The trials and tribulations of moving to France as an American

The trials and tribulations of moving to France as an American

The French president Emmanuel Macron has urged Americans who are unhappy with Donald Trump to move to France. If you are interested then there are a few hurdles ahead of you, writes Katie Warren.

Who are all these international students in France and where do they study?

Who are all these international students in France and where do they study?

France is the fourth most popular country in the world for international students, with thousands of Americans, British and Australians coming here to study. Here's what you need to know about them.

The bistros you just have to seek out in each Paris arrondissement

The bistros you just have to seek out in each Paris arrondissement

An unofficial list of 100 of the best bistros in Paris has been put together by top French chefs and the city's mayor. We've narrowed it down to 20, one from each arrondissement.

Looking for a job in France? These are the sectors desperately seeking workers

Looking for a job in France? These are the sectors desperately seeking workers

These are the sectors with the most openings in France right now, according to figures released on Thursday.

French private sector growth hits six-year high: survey

French private sector growth hits six-year high: survey

France's private sector growth accelerated in May to its fastest level in six years, a key survey showed on Monday.

French expat voters give Macron's party a big confidence boost in parliamentary elections

French expat voters give Macron's party a big confidence boost in parliamentary elections

If the votes of hundreds of thousands of French expats are anything to go by then Emmanuel Macron's Republique en Marche party is set for a big win in this month's parliamentary elections.

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FormulaE: Buemi triumphs on streets of Paris

FormulaE: Buemi triumphs on streets of Paris

Switzerland's Sebastien Buemi consolidated his lead in the Formula E world championship with victory on the streets of Paris on Saturday as title rival Lucas di Grassi crashed out.