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French Surgeon on Trial for Abusing 299 Patients

French surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec is on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients, mostly children, across 25 years, highlighting systemic failures after warnings and a prior conviction were ignored; his diaries detailed the abuse, and at least one victim committed suicide.

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Russia and France Expel Journalists Amidst Escalating Tensions

Russia revoked the accreditation of a French Le Monde journalist in response to France denying a visa to a Komsomolskaya Pravda journalist, escalating tensions and restricting media access between the two countries.

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France Approves Saliva Test for Faster Endometriosis Diagnosis

France approved a new saliva test for endometriosis diagnosis (Endotest), offering 97% sensitivity and 93% specificity, aiming to reduce unnecessary invasive surgeries; initially available to 2500 women, expanding to 25000 within three years.

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Grospiron Appointed Head of Paris 2030 Olympics

Edgar Grospiron, a former Olympic skier, was appointed head of the Paris 2030 Olympic Games organizing committee on Wednesday; his priorities include assembling a large team, securing funding, and ensuring environmental responsibility.

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France to Ban PFAS in Textiles and Cosmetics

France is considering a law banning PFAS in textiles and cosmetics by January 1, 2026, driven by concerns over these persistent chemicals' environmental impact and health risks.

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Ivory Coast Renames Military Base, Signaling Shift in Franco-Ivorian Defense Cooperation

On February 20, 2025, Ivory Coast renamed its 43rd Bima military base to "Camp Ouattara Thomas d'Aquin Ouattara", signifying increased defense autonomy but continuing military cooperation with France, unlike the more fraught transitions seen in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

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France Wins Biathlon Mixed Relay World Championship

France won the mixed relay biathlon World Championship, beating Norway and Germany; this victory brings their medal count to ten (five gold, five bronze), three shy of their record.

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Dortmund Advances in Champions League Despite Underwhelming Performance

Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lisbon on February 19th, 2025, despite a subpar performance that saw them fail to convert several scoring opportunities, following their 3-0 victory in the first leg. This comes after a surpris...

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Senegal to Excavate Thiaroye Massacre Site

On February 19th, the Senegalese government announced archaeological digs to determine the precise number of African tirailleurs killed by French colonial forces in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, following accusations that France concealed the death toll, with estimates ranging from 35 to 400.

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French Government Rejects Proposed Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich

The French government rejects a proposed 2% wealth tax on the ultra-rich, fearing it would cause 2,000 high-net-worth individuals to leave France and arguing against taxing business assets, while proponents cite potential €15-25 billion in revenue.

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L214 Sues Lidl for Animal Abuse in French Pig Farms

L214 filed complaints against Lidl France and two pig farms for animal abuse, citing illegal tail-docking, unsanitary conditions, and inhumane killings in a Finistère farm, despite Lidl's animal welfare program.

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French Pension System Faces €15 Billion Deficit, Urgent Reforms Demanded

The French Court of Auditors projects a €15 billion deficit in the pension system by 2035, prompting the CPME to urge immediate, decisive reforms including supplementary capitalization, adjusting retirement age to life expectancy, and aligning retiree CSG with active workers to avoid increased contr...

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