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WWII veteran proud to be part of 'Greatest Generation': 'We saved the world.'

β€” May 30th 2024 at 06:14
World War II veteran Andy Negra Jr., who lives in Helen, Georgia, just turned 100. He proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as β€œThe Greatest Generation."

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D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

β€” May 29th 2024 at 08:31
Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his fallen comrades.

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French authorities launch probe into violent unrest in New Caledonia that left 7 dead

β€” May 29th 2024 at 08:26
Authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction this month in France's New Caledonia.

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Police raid EU Parliament offices over suspected Russian interference ahead of elections

β€” May 29th 2024 at 06:12
Belgian authorities searched the home and office of a European Parliament employee in Brussels over suspected Russian interference. Similar searches occurred in Strasbourg.

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Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles on training for Paris alongside close friend, 'superhero' Simone Biles

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 29th 2024 at 04:00
Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles will soon travel to Paris for a second run at the Olympic Games full of experience and brimming with confidence.

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Rescue canine Kodi, 'Dog on Trial' star, awarded top prize at Cannes Film Festival

β€” May 24th 2024 at 10:42
Kodi the griffon mix, starring as Cosmos in the Swiss comedy-drama "Dog on Trial," won this year's Palm Dog award at Cannes. He narrowly beat Xin, a sighthound.

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Police officer in custody after fatally shooting man in France's New Caledonia amid unrest

β€” May 24th 2024 at 07:13
A French police officer in New Caledonia has been taken into custody after fatally shooting a 48-year-old man. The officer and a colleague were attacked by a group.

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Man fatally shot by police in violence-hit New Caledonia

β€” May 24th 2024 at 05:33
A man was shot dead by police in New Caledonia amid ongoing riots on Friday evening. The shooting occurred when police officers were reportedly attacked by a group.

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America's war heroes buried overseas remain defenders of liberty: They 'continue to serve'

By: Kerry Byrne β€” May 23rd 2024 at 07:23
Fox News Digital spoke with Charles K. Djou, secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, who paid tribute to US values and its war heroes ahead of Memorial Day this year.

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American military hospital, dating back to World War I, uncovered by archaeologists in France

By: Andrea Vacchiano β€” May 22nd 2024 at 20:33
An American military hospital from World War I was dug up in France by archaeologists. Barracks, water pipes and several artifacts were discovered during the excavation.

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Olympic torch graces the Cannes red carpet during 'Marcello Mio' premiere

β€” May 22nd 2024 at 12:59
The Olympic torch was carried down the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival by a group of athletes during the festival premiere of "Marcello Mio."

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France is trying Syrian ex-officials for the torture and killing of a father and son. Here's why

β€” May 21st 2024 at 16:25
A Paris court, in a landmark trial, is seeking to determine whether Syrian intelligence officials were responsible for the deaths of a 20-year-old boy and his father.

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First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down

β€” May 21st 2024 at 11:58
The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there.

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France's Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia

β€” May 21st 2024 at 06:33
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to New Caledonia to address ongoing unrest in the territory. The visit was announced by Prisca Thevenot.

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Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating citizens amid violent unrest in New Caledonia

β€” May 21st 2024 at 05:09
Australia and New Zealand initiated evacuation efforts for their citizens stranded in New Caledonia due to ongoing violence sparked by controversial electoral reforms.

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Pro-Russia official accuses Ukraine of using French supplied missiles to attack Luhansk

β€” May 20th 2024 at 10:06
The leader of the Russia-installed administration in Ukraine's Luhansk region accuses Kyiv of using French-supplied missiles in an attack near Luhansk.

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In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets

β€” May 17th 2024 at 16:01
Francis Ford Coppola spent $120 million of his own money to make 'Megalopolis,' selling part of his winery business to help finance the passion project he has been pondering for years.

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French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia

β€” May 17th 2024 at 09:58
After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.

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French police kill armed man suspected of setting fire to synagogue

By: Elizabeth Pritchett β€” May 17th 2024 at 05:02
Police in Rouen, France, shot and killed a man armed with a knife and a metal bar after he lunged at them while leaving a synagogue he is accused of setting on fire.

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Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in

β€” May 16th 2024 at 17:09
Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed movie 'Megalopolis' has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a passion project Coppola has been pondering for years.

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France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4

β€” May 16th 2024 at 07:28
Riots have erupted in New Caledonia, resulting in four deaths and widespread destruction. France has declared a state of emergency and aims to restore order.

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'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

β€” May 15th 2024 at 18:45
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' the latest 'Mad Max' film which features Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, rolled into the Cannes Film Festival, marking one of the event's most anticipated premieres.

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Suspected California attacker who left college victim creepy messages nabbed after years on the run

By: Chris Eberhart β€” May 15th 2024 at 10:58
A suspected sexual predator who allegedly left his victim, a college student, a disturbing message was finally caught in France after three years on the run

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Cannes Film Festival explained: How juries, standing ovations, and the Palm Dog work

β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:49
The Cannes Film Festival, though world-renowned by movie fans and industry professionals alike, is full of quirks and customs that can be confusing from the outside.

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'Unprecedented' manhunt in France after gunmen bust gangster known as 'The Fly' out of prison, kill 2 guards

By: Chris Pandolfo β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:21
A massive manhunt was underway in France on Wednesday after an armed gang attacked a prison convoy and freed Mohamed Amra, a fugitive known as "The Fly," from custody.

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France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest

β€” May 15th 2024 at 08:14
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, in response to a surge in violence.

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Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fΓͺte of Greta Gerwig

β€” May 14th 2024 at 15:29
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation to Meryl Streep of an honorary Palme d'Or.

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2 officers killed, inmate escapes after deadly ambush in France

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:22
An attack on a prison convoy in northwestern France has left two prison officers dead and three others seriously injured, according to French authorities.

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Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms

β€” May 14th 2024 at 06:28
Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.

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Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

β€” May 13th 2024 at 16:20
In the same week that fans of Taylor Swift flocked to Paris for the singer's Eras Tour, Lise Davidsen attracted crowds to the Paris OpΓ©ra for her performances in 'Salome.'

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Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

β€” May 13th 2024 at 14:57
Ahead of the premiere of his film at the Cannes Film Festival, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof said he has fled to Europe; he was recently sentenced to 8 years in prison.

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Olympic torch arrives in Marseille on famous ship amid celebration, tight security

β€” May 8th 2024 at 13:13
The French city of Marseille was full of both fans and security personnel when the ship Belem delivered the Olympic torch to France. The torch will travel through the country to Paris.

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UK Conservative defects to Labour Party, another hit to PM Rishi Sunak ahead of election

β€” May 8th 2024 at 13:11
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party could be losing popularity ahead of a general election. Another Conservative lawmaker has defected to the Labour party.

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Champagne, kings, Christianity and Germany's WWII surrender: Reims, France is 'intoxicating'

By: Kerry Byrne β€” May 8th 2024 at 05:00
Reims, France is one of the world's most compelling tourist destinations. It's the largest city in Champagne while home to French Christianity, kings and significant World War II victory.

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From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

β€” May 7th 2024 at 15:43
After being lit in Ancient Olympia on April 16 and being carried around Greece, the Olympic torch will soon arrive in France aboard a three-mast ship named Belem.

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Republicans urge Biden to prevent French company from collaborating with Russian nuclear company

β€” May 7th 2024 at 13:04
A letter to President Biden from two Republicans warned that waiving Russia sanctions would allow a French power company to work with Russia-owned nuclear company Rosatom.

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Vietnam celebrates 70th anniversary of battle of Dien Bien Phu, end of French colonial rule

β€” May 7th 2024 at 08:44
Vietnam celebrated the 70th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French colonial occupation. French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu also attended.

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France's Macron hosts China's Xi in Pyrenees for private meetings

β€” May 7th 2024 at 07:29
Following meetings about trade and Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Pyrenees mountains with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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During France visit, Chinese president urged to influence Russia to end war in Ukraine

β€” May 6th 2024 at 13:11
President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to urge him to influence Russia to end the war.

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Putin's inauguration: France will send diplomat, Germany and Baltic states will not

β€” May 6th 2024 at 12:17
While France will send its ambassador to the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, other countries will protest by withholding their own ambassadors.

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China's Xi Jinping visits France to talk trade, Ukraine amid EU concerns

β€” May 6th 2024 at 09:50
China President Xi Jinping arrived in France for to discuss trade and the Ukraine war with French President Emmanuel Macron, just a month ahead of President Biden's own visit to France.

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D-Day veteran, 99, spreads message of peace ahead of Normandy landings anniversary

β€” May 6th 2024 at 06:33
D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe.

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French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 15:39
Cyberwarriors are training for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and have turned to friendly hackers to examine their defenses; opponents could include Russian military hackers or ransomware gangs.

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French police peacefully remove anti-Israel students from university sites

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 09:19
In France, police were able to peacefully remove students who were engaging in an anti-Israel protest from the Paris Institute of Political Studies and 23 other campus sites.

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Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 06:17
French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.

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