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Cyclist tumbles down ravine in France, survives on wine he had in his bagThe man, who was unable to traverse his way out of the ravine, cried out for three days trying to catch the attention of passersby but failed to flag anyone down.TrendingOct 31
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Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewels from Louvre and escape on motorbikesThieves broke into the Louvre museum in France and stole what police said were "priceless" jewels on Sunday before escaping on motorbikes, according to police.CrimeOct 19
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France’s new prime minister resigns hours after naming governmentThe newly elected prime minister of France has resigned hours after naming a new government, which has further complicated the political landscape in the nation.WorldOct 6
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U.S. envoy summoned to France after Macron letter. Who is Charles Kushner?Kushner, whose son Jared is married to U.S. President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, accused French President Emmanuel Macron of not adequately combating antisemitism.WorldAug 25
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Bee attack in southern France leaves 3 hospitalized, 24 injuredPeople walking in the south-central France town were stung over a period of 30 minutes on July 6. Police had to set up a security perimeter until the bees stopped their attack.WorldJul 7
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Man faces France’s 1st-ever ‘incel’ case for alleged plot to attack womenThis is the first time France's National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office has taken on a case linked to the 'incel' or involuntary celibate movement.CrimeJul 2
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France bans smoking in nearly all outdoor public spacesThe ban extends to parks, bus stops and areas near schools, in a move to 'denormalize tobacco and limit its attractiveness.'WorldMay 30
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Arson suspected as power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film FestivalA major power outage in southeastern France briefly disrupted Cannes Film Festival events Saturday, police are investigating it as possible arson.WorldMay 24
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Actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 womenDepardieu, 76, was convicted of groping a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021.EntertainmentMay 13
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France’s Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for 5 yearsA French court on Monday barred Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect, for embezzlement.WorldMar 31
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