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Foiled Kidnapping Attempt Targets Family of French Cryptocurrency Executive

On Tuesday, in Paris's 11th arrondissement, the daughter and grandson of the CEO of Paymium, a French cryptocurrency firm, were targeted in a foiled kidnapping attempt by four masked men. The woman resisted, leading to the intervention of bystanders, and the assailants escaped in a van.

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liberation.fr
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French Minister to Meet Crypto Entrepreneurs Amidst Kidnapping Spree

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin will meet with cryptocurrency entrepreneurs on May 16th to address a series of kidnappings and attempted kidnappings in France, including the recent attempted abduction of the daughter and grandson of a crypto pioneer in Paris, and the January kidnapping of L...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Taxi Driver Charged with Theft After Allegedly Stealing from UK Foreign Secretary

A taxi driver faces theft charges in France for allegedly stealing luggage and cash from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his wife after a trip from Italy; Lammy and his wife are listed as victims, and the driver will appear in court in November 2025.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
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France Proposes Quotas to Boost Female Representation in Engineering Schools

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne proposes quotas in preparatory classes for scientific fields to increase female representation in engineering, aiming for 40% by 2027 and 50% by 2030, addressing a 25% female presence that has remained unchanged for two decades.

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Gender Equality
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Depardieu Faces Suspended Sentence in Sexual Assault Case

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces a possible 18-month suspended prison sentence and sex offender registration after two women accused him of assault during the filming of "Les Volets Verts" in 2021; Depardieu denies the allegations, claiming accidental contact.

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Gender Equality
lexpress.fr
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Goodyear Faces Charges in Fatal Tire Accident Investigation

Goodyear faces potential charges of involuntary manslaughter and deceptive practices in France following four fatal truck accidents caused by defective tires; investigations are ongoing across Europe.

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Good Health and Well-being
lexpress.fr
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France to Abolish 17th-Century Slave Code

France's Prime Minister pledged to formally abolish the Code Noir, a 17th-century legal code governing slavery in its colonies, which remains unofficially in effect despite slavery's abolition in 1848; this follows a parliamentary inquiry highlighting the legal anomaly.

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No Poverty
sueddeutsche.de
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Macron's TV Appearance Highlights Widespread French Dissatisfaction

During a recent televised debate on TF1, French President Macron faced sharp criticism regarding his economic policies, social issues, and lack of parliamentary support, revealing deep public dissatisfaction two years before the end of his term.

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Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

A French court found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault against two women during the filming of "Les volets verts" in 2021, sentencing him to 18 months probation, sex offender registration, and mandatory psychological treatment; his lawyer plans to appeal.

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Gender Equality
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France Debates Assisted Dying Amidst Palliative Care Crisis

The French parliament debates two bills: one to enhance palliative care and another to legalize assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, sparking intense political division and protests highlighting France's palliative care shortcomings affecting approximately 180,000 patients annually.

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Good Health and Well-being
pt.euronews.com
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France Debates Assisted Dying Amidst Palliative Care Crisis

The French parliament is debating two bills on palliative care and assisted dying for terminally ill adults, sparking intense political debate and highlighting a significant gap in palliative care access, affecting nearly 180,000 patients annually.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Depardieu Verdict: A Test for France's #MeToo Movement

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces a verdict on Tuesday in a sexual assault case involving two women who accused him of groping them during the filming of "Les Volets Verts" in 2022; the case has become a significant test of France's #MeToo movement and its legal system's response to sexual violenc...

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Gender Equality

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