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French Doctor Convicted of Sexually Assaulting 299 Children Under Anesthesia

A French doctor was convicted of sexually assaulting 299 children, mostly while they were under anesthesia; the victims discovered the abuse through the doctor's detailed records of his crimes.

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Europe Reassesses Defense Amidst Shifting Geopolitics

Facing shifts in US foreign policy and the war in Ukraine, Europe is rapidly increasing military spending and creating new defense frameworks, while populist opponents struggle to adapt, potentially leading to increased reliance on France's nuclear umbrella.

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lemonde.fr
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French Court Upholds Termination of Muslim High School Contract

A French court rejected Al Kindi, a Muslim high school in Décines-Charpieu, France's appeal against the state's decision to terminate its contract due to non-conformity with the national curriculum, the presence of books deemed 'separatist', and other issues; the school will lose approximately €1.6 ...

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France's Nuclear Power Plant Revitalization Faces Challenges

French President Emmanuel Macron visited a Framatome nuclear facility in Maubeuge, France in early 2025 to assess the progress of the country's nuclear power plant revitalization plan, revealing challenges related to cost, timelines, and planning despite government commitment.

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France's Teacher Training: A Need for Reform

France's teacher training system, focused on disciplinary expertise over pedagogical skills, is insufficient; a new competency framework aims to improve this, requiring additional funding and resources.

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UK Couple Fined After Migrant Found Hidden in Motorhome

A British couple was fined by the UK Home Office after a migrant was found hidden in their motorhome's bike rack upon their return from France, despite their claims of conducting thorough checks before leaving and even during passport control.

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zeit.de
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Dortmund Beats Lille, Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals

Borussia Dortmund overcame an early goal to defeat OSC Lille 2-1 in their Champions League Round of 16 second leg on March 11th, securing their place in the quarterfinals where they will face FC Barcelona; goals from Emre Can and Maximilian Beier secured the win.

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liberation.fr
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France's Military Spending Plan: A Societal Tightrope Walk

France's plan to increase military spending is causing tension, as the government considers raising the retirement age to fund it, potentially worsening existing social divisions while alternatives like tax increases are resisted.

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lemonde.fr
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France mandates gender parity in small-town municipal elections

The French Senate approved a law mandating proportional representation with gender parity in municipal elections for towns under 1,000 inhabitants, aiming for implementation before March 2026, replacing a system criticized for potentially discriminatory practices.

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Colmar's Citizen-Driven Park Project Revitalizes Impoverished District

Colmar, France, is transforming a 5.5-hectare vacant lot in its impoverished Europe-Schweitzer district into a park, engaging a citizen jury for design and leveraging €10 million in funding from a national initiative ("Petits Quartiers de demain") aimed at revitalizing underprivileged areas. The pro...

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France's Defense Spending: A Historical and Strategic Analysis

France allocates at least 2% of its GDP to defense, as per the 2023 NATO summit; however, the actual military budget, excluding pensions, was €48.2 billion (1.6% of GDP) in 2024, showing a historical context of significant military spending despite geopolitical shifts and budget reallocations.

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Algerian Author Boualem Sansal's Imprisonment Escalates to UN

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, seriously ill, remains imprisoned in Algeria; his lawyer, denied access, is escalating the case to the UN due to the violation of fair trial treaties and the pressure put on Sansal to change lawyers; Sansal is being presented on Algerian social media as public ...

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