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Vance to Attend Munich Security Conference and Paris AI Summit

US Vice President J.D. Vance will attend the Munich Security Conference (Feb 14-16) and the Paris AI summit (Feb 10-11), marking a high-level engagement from the Trump administration in European security and AI policy, with potential meetings with Chancellor Scholz.

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France to Begin Largest-Ever Child Abuse Trial Following Decades of Systemic Failures"

A French court will begin the country's largest-ever child sexual abuse trial on February 24th, against Joel Le Scouarnec, a 73-year-old former surgeon accused of abusing 299 children between 1989 and 2014; the FBI warned French authorities about him in the early 2000s.

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French Culture Budget Cuts Spark Nationwide Protests

Facing a 6% budget deficit, the French government forced through budget cuts impacting the culture sector, sparking the "Debout pour la culture" protests with over 40,000 signatures from prominent figures, including Juliette Binoche and JoeyStarr, against cuts impacting cultural access and programs ...

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Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Rare Mussels Found in Paris Seine, Signaling Improved Water Quality

Environmental DNA analysis in the Seine River in Paris revealed three nearly extinct mussel species, indicating improved water quality and raising hopes for the success of river cleanup efforts.

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Life Below Water
liberation.fr
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France Passes Sweeping Anti-Drug Trafficking Bill

The French Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill to combat drug trafficking, creating a new National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) to centralize investigations, strengthen law enforcement, and target money laundering, with implementation expected by January 2026.

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lexpress.fr
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France Tackles Cervical Cancer Disparities Despite Vaccination and Screening Progress

France reports over 3,100 new cervical cancer cases and 1,100 deaths annually; despite increased HPV vaccination coverage (54.6% for one dose among 15-year-old girls in 2023) and screening participation (59.5% coverage 2020-2022), significant regional disparities persist, highlighting the need for i...

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France's Budget Passes No-Confidence Vote

France's government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, resulting in the adoption of the 2025 budget, which aims to reduce the deficit to 5.4% of GDP through 50 billion euros in spending cuts and tax increases; the motion failed to obtain the necessary 289 votes, falling short with only 128 ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
liberation.fr
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France Secures Release of Death Row Inmate from Indonesia

Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French national sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2007, will be transferred back to France on February 5th, 2024, due to a humanitarian agreement between the two countries after 19 years of imprisonment.

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France Hosts Major AI Summit to Attract Investment and Shape Global Governance

France will host a major AI summit in Paris on February 10-11, bringing together world leaders and tech giants to discuss global AI governance and attract substantial investment, aiming to position France and Europe as key players in the field.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Vance's First Trip Abroad: A Paris AI Summit

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will attend a two-day AI summit in Paris on February 10-11, his first international trip since his inauguration, following President Trump's announcement of a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure by a partnership of OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank, and the emergence ...

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lexpress.fr
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Obesity Doubles in France, Fueling Cancer Rise

France's obesity rate doubled from 8.5% to 17% between 1990 and 2020, leading to a significant rise in obesity-related cancers; research reveals that tumors utilize fat cells for growth, necessitating targeted therapies rather than simple dietary restrictions.

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lemonde.fr
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Man Shot Dead by Railway Officer in Paris After Swastika Tagging Incident

In Paris, a man tagging swastikas at the Gare d'Austerlitz train station was shot and killed by a railway security officer on February 3rd after he brandished a fake gun; a taxi driver was also injured.

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