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Alice & Bob Secures €100 Million to Develop Quantum Computer

French quantum computing startup Alice & Bob secured €100 million in funding on January 28th, 2024, aiming to deliver a useful quantum computer by 2030, using a unique 'cat qubit' approach.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
lexpress.fr
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Illegal "Korean Lift" Liposuction Procedures Pose Severe Health Risks in France

Unlicensed practitioners in France offer illegal "Korean Lift" liposuction procedures, advertised on Instagram, posing severe health risks due to unsanitary conditions and lack of medical expertise; authorities are investigating.

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Good Health and Well-being
lexpress.fr
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Severe Flu Season in France Exceeds Previous Years' Mortality Rates

France is experiencing a severe flu season with higher than usual hospitalizations and deaths, exceeding previous years' levels and prompting 100 hospitals to activate emergency plans by mid-January; the Inserm reported 611 flu-related deaths in the second week of January alone.

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Louvre to Increase British Visitor Fees for Renovations

The Louvre Museum in Paris will increase entrance fees for British visitors to fund a major renovation project addressing issues like overcrowding, water damage, and outdated infrastructure, with plans for a new entrance and a dedicated Mona Lisa room.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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France's Medical Cannabis Crossroads: Balancing Caution and Patient Needs

In France, medical cannabis remains largely prohibited despite a small trial program and growing patient advocacy; the high cost of GMP-compliant production, stringent regulatory requirements, and the socialized healthcare system create obstacles to broader access, highlighting a conflict between ca...

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Good Health and Well-being
lexpansion.lexpress.fr
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France: Surge in Contract Teachers Amidst Teacher Shortage

The number of contract teachers in French secondary schools has risen by 40% since 2012, reaching 10% of the total, due to teacher shortages and a less attractive profession; this raises concerns about educational quality.

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Quality Education
lemonde.fr
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French Senate Approves New Prosecutor's Office to Combat Drug Trafficking

The French Senate approved the creation of a National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) to combat drug trafficking, modeled after similar financial and anti-terrorist offices, with projected operational status by January 2026.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
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France Creates Specialized Prosecutor's Office to Combat Drug Trafficking

The French Senate approved a bill creating a National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) to combat drug trafficking, including asset seizure measures and strengthened investigative techniques, with concerns raised about potential impacts on individual liberties and the absence of preve...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
faz.net
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Louvre Museum to Undergo €800 Million Renovation

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €700-800 million renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new Mona Lisa exhibit hall, a new entrance to alleviate congestion from the current 9 million annual visitors, and a potential increase in ticket prices for non-EU citizens to fund the...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Louvre Museum to Undergo €800 Million Renovation

The Louvre Museum in Paris will undergo a €700-800 million renovation by 2031, including a new Mona Lisa room and entrance, to address overcrowding and improve visitor experience; funding will come from various sources, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and private donations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
liberation.fr
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France Legalizes Drone Pesticide Spraying on Steep Slopes

The French Parliament passed a bill authorizing drone pesticide spraying on steep slopes (over 20%) for specific crops like bananas and certain vines, despite concerns from the left about health and environmental risks, citing a 2019-2021 experiment and an Anses report.

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Good Health and Well-being
lemonde.fr
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France Bans Unsolicited Sales Calls to Combat Public Aid Fraud

The French National Assembly passed a law on January 27, 2025, banning unsolicited telephone sales calls without prior consent, aiming to curb fraud in public aid programs like energy renovation subsidies, addressing the inefficacy of the Bloctel opt-out list.

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Reduced Inequality

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