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Rusting Eiffel Tower is in poor state, needs urgent repairs: reports

The tower is currently undergoing a repaint costing 60 million euros in preparation of the 2024 Olympics, the 20th time the Tower has been repainted.

French President Macron set to lose parliament majority – projections

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to lose his parliamentary majority after major election gains by a newly formed left-wing alliance and the far-right, projections show.

The days of Macron's absolute majority are over

The chances of him retaining the absolute majority are slim, which means he would have to negotiate with his coalition partners for every bill he'd want to pass in the parliament.

Hong Kong is world’s most expensive city, again

Asian cities have dominated the top ten world’s most expensive city list; New York and Geneva take second and third spots.

Dozens arrested amid Champions League final chaos

Sixty-eight people have been detained after chaos erupted outside the Stade de France where Liverpool fans had trouble accessing the football match.

Violence erupts at Paris rally protesting Macron's policies on Labour Day

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad protesters who ransacked business premises during May Day demonstrations against the policies of President Emmanuel Macron.

Activists block roads in Paris, London to draw attention to climate crisis

A large crowd of demonstrators calling themselves Extinction Rebellion demanded slashing of new infrastructure plans linked to fossil fuels and warned about climate change at protests in the capitals of the UK and France.

Mystery sarcophagus found under Notre Dame cathedral

The sarcophagus, found under a mound of earth with furniture from the 14th century, could be the example of "an extremely rare burial practice".

Macron, Le Pen start French presidential runoff campaigns after first round

Incumbent Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen came out on top in the first round of presidential vote, setting up an April 24 replay of their duel in 2017.

France votes as Macron seeks second term in tight presidential race

The first round of polls is projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that could be far tighter than their duel five years ago.

Voters hope next French president will reunite country

Polling is underway for the first round of the country's presidential election, where up to 48 million eligible voters will be choosing between 12 candidates.

The 2022 elections are a monument to France’s deteriorated democracy

The vote bodes a grim future, not only for Muslims and minorities but also for French society as a whole.