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France approves tech companies tax act

The French Senate endorsed the so-called GAFA act which would target Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and other major tech companies with a 3% percent tax. It's the first time a…

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Frenchman at centre of end-of-life debate dies

A French quadriplegic man, who became a symbol of the right-to-die debate in France, has died nine days after doctors removed his feeding tubes. Vincent Lambert, 42, had been in…

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US launches investigation into France’s plan to tax tech companies

US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into France's planned tax on tech giants - a move that could result in retaliatory tariffs. The US inquiry could pave the…

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France publicly acknowledges it still has special forces deployed in Libya, says anti-tank missiles found in Libya were ‘unusable’

France said on Wednesday anti-tank missiles it bought from the United States and were later found in a base belonging to troops loyal to Libya’s eastern commander Khalifa Haftar were…

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France to introduce eco-tax on airlines flying out of France

France will introduce an eco-tax on airlines flying out of France, which is expected to raise around €180 million from 2020, transport minister Elisabeth Borne said on Tuesday. "We have…

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The Vatican revokes diplomatic immunity of Nuncio to France, following investigation for sexual attacks

The Vatican on Monday revoked the diplomatic immunity of papal nuncio to France mons. Luigi Ventura, who is under investigation for "sexual attacks," the French foreign ministry announced. A Quai…

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Photo story: The Stray Cats at the Eurockeennes Festival

Guitarrist Brian Setzer of the US rockabilly band 'Stray Cats' performs during the 31st Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort, France . The music festival ran from 04 to 07 July…

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“Speak out” urges Brigette Macron as she lashes out at online bullying

The French President's wife, Brigitte Macron, lashed out at online bullying, denouncing it as "relentless" in remarks to G7 education ministers. Macron, a former high school teacher, whilst addressing delegates…

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In France, 74 women were killed by their partners in 2019

NGOs and relatives of women murdered by their partners rallied in Paris on Saturday to call on the government to take more decisive action de protect women from femicides. At…

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Paris wants to ban tourist buses from city centre

Authorities in the French capital Paris are seriously considering banning tourist buses from the city centre after complaints about nuisances caused by mass tourism Paris authorities said this will also…

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Photo Story: The Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort

Slash (R) performs on stage with Myles Kennedy (L) and The Conspirators during the 31st Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort, France. The music festival will run from 04 to 07…

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France to ban smacking of children for good

France has become the 56th country in the world to outlaw smacking and other similar forms of violence towards children, after a unanimous parliament vote. The bill outlaws all “educational,…

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Joint Statement by France, Germany, the UK, and the High Representative of the European Union on Iran

Joint statement by Foreign Ministers Jean-Yves Le Drian of France, Heiko Maas of Germany and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt of of the United Kingdom and High Representative Federica Mogherini: "The…

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Paris aims to ban tourist buses from city centre to address mass tourism nuisances

Paris aims to ban tourist buses from the city centre to spur visitors to walk, cycle or take public transport, tackling complaints about nuisances caused by mass tourism, the French…

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Heatwave alert for Paris withdrawn

Paris authorities on Monday morning announced that they had removed the amber-level heatwave alert that had been declared for the French capital since June 23. Paris had been spared…

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France’s debt increases even more

The French national statistics bureau warned that the countries debt has slipped further into the red. The rise in the public sector debt was mostly due to central government spending,…

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UPDATED: France registers record temperatures as death recorded in the UK, Italy, and Spain

As a heat wave continues to scorch parts of Western Europe, a wildfire has broken out in northeastern Spain and France measured its highest-ever June temperature. The heat is expected…

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No evidence of criminal action behind Notre-Dame fire

There is no evidence that the Notre-Dame fire was the result of criminal action, the Paris prosecutor has said. A two-month preliminary investigation into the cause of the nine-hour fire…

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French consumer group launches class action against Google

A French consumer rights group has launched a class action lawsuit against US tech giant Google for violating the EU's strict data privacy laws. The compensation claim is a first…

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Photo Story: The Summit of of the Two Shores

French President Emmanuel Macron poses with foreign ministers of Spain, Italy, Portugal, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritania, Malta, France and the members of civil society after the 'Summit of the…

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On this day…

In 1509, Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey In 1717, The world's first Masonic Grand Lodge is established In 1812, Napoleon’s Grande Armee invades Russia In 1901,…

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Paris – Electric scooters means pavement is no longer a safe place for pedestrians

The Independent reports "Isabelle Vanbrabant was walking home through a park one spring evening in Paris when an electric scooter crashed into her, breaking the pianist’s wrist in two places. Beronique…

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Three dead in Paris building fire

Police in Paris have not yet established the cause of a fire that left three people dead and another gravely injured on Saturday morning. The building they were in went…

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Photo Story: Elton John gets top French award

Sir Elton John, a newly awarded Legion of Honor, France's highest award, pinned to his suit, joined a call Friday by French President Emmanuel Macron to fund AIDS research and…

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UPDATED: Moderate earthquake in France

A 5.1 earthquake has been registered in France. The epicentre was 5 km from Chemillé-en-Anjou near the town of Cholet. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in several parts of…

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Corporate Dispatch Be Informed Evening Roundup

Good evening, These are the headlines of the stories that our editorial team at Corporate Dispatch worked on Thursday. 10-year-old child dies in traffic accident in Manikata - Read more…

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France will not legalise recreational use of cannabis – Minister Borne

France will not legalize the recreational use of cannabis but could consider authorizing its medical use, Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Thursday. “The position of the French state is…

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13 arrested for sexual exploitation of young women in French-Romanian operation

A large-scale joint investigation, led by the French Gendarmerie Nationale in cooperation with the Romanian DIICOT (Directorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Terrorism), and supported by Europol and…

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French media report that former President Sarkozy is to face trial for corruption – UPDATED

Nicolas Sarkozy is set to face trial on charges of corruption and influence peddling after his last appeal was rejected, his lawyer said Wednesday. Sarkozy will likely have to appear…

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France calls for the protection of underwater cultural heritage

Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, opened, together with Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, the International Conference on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage, hosted jointly by…

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Photo Story: Paris Airshow kicks off

The Paris Air Show, one of the world’s most important air shows, kicked off Monday in the French capital. There is much attention on Boeing, which was plunged into crisis…

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On this day, in 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives in the US from France

On this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America, arrives in New York Harbor after…

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French art expert insists lost painting is a Caravaggio

French art expert Eric Turquin is not only convinced that a canvas found in the attic of an old house in southwest France is a Caravaggio but also that it…

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Flooding and devastation in many parts of Europe after severe storms

Many parts of western Europe in the last days were hit by several severe storms that caused devastation and flooding. Weather conditions that even caused some fatalities. A storm on…

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Mass held in Notre Dame, two months after being ravaged by fire

The first mass since the Notre Damet was ravaged by fire was held on Saturday. Saturday’s mass, two months after fire destroyed the roof of the 850-year-old landmark, was held…

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Woman falls off a cruise ship in the Mediterranean

A search has been called off in Mediterranean Sea for woman who fell off Norwegian Epic cruise ship in the weekend. The passenger fell into the sea while on…

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Photo Story – Statement…

A Turkish supporter before the UEFA EURO 2020, Group H qualifying soccer match between Turkey and France in Konya, Turkey, 08 June 2019. Turkey stunned the World Champions and beat…

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Storm Miguel – Three die after boat capsizes off France’s western coastline

Three rescuers died off France’s western coastline on Friday after their boat capsized during Storm Miguel. The vessel was dispatched to help a fishing boat trying to reach Sables d'Olonne…

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Western France braces for 130km/h winds

Storm Miguel started moving in on western France Friday morning with winds expected to reach 130km/h. A total of 8 departments - Charente-Maritime, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Vendée and…

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Paris cracks down on electric scooters

Authorities in the French capital Paris are cracking down on electric scooters after an anarchic year in which startups flooded the city’s streets with their vehicles. The French capital has…

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UPDATED: Macron and May say ‘thank you’ to D-Day veterans… “we owe you our freedom”

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron have joined D-Day veterans in northern France for a second day of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the…

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Fiat Chrysler withdraws bid for Renault

Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn its merger proposal for French carmaker Renault, the Italian-American firm has said in a statement. The announcement followed a failed attempt by Renault board members…

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Pregnant women and children who reside around Notre Dame advised to take blood tests

Pregnant women and children living near the fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral have been advised to take blood tests over fears of lead contamination. The warning has been issued after tests…

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Corporate Dispatch End-of-Day Roundup

The British and Americans have been historic partners, they have shared values, and those values will endure for the next 75 years and beyond. That is why she was so…

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Rape and sexual assault accusations against Gerard Depardieu dropped because of lack of evidence

The Paris prosecutor’s office says that an investigation into a woman’s rape and sexual assault accusations against actor Gerard Depardieu has been dropped because of lack of evidence. French media…

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Inequalities in Paris lead to segregation of poor from rich

Over months of Yellow Vest protests, public debate has centered on the urban rural divide and the resources eaten up by the Paris region of Île-de-France. But a new study…

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World’s biggest Nutella factory workers go on strike

Around 160 employees at a French confection factory owned by the Italian confectionery giant Ferrero have been on strike since May 27, causing disruption in the production of a popular breakfast…

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Laurent Wauquiez succumbs to pressure and resigns as leader of France conservative opposition party after historic defeat in European election

Laurent Wauquiez quits as head of France’s conservative opposition after European election drubbing, France 24 reports. A week to the day after the historic defeat of the Republicans in the…

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