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Mass rape trial lays bare France's disturbing culture of sexual assault, critics allege

WARNING: Content in the following story may be disturbing for some readers. A mass-rape trial in France has exposed what many have called a “rape culture” that has run rampant in the country. “Today I maintain that, along with the other men here, I am a rapist,″ Dominique Pélicot, 71, said during a court appearance on Tuesday. “They knew everything. …

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Travelers could face new penalty for exceeding baggage limit on trains

Vacationers traveling on a railroad in Europe may be subjected to fines if they exceed the baggage limit as some countries grapple with overtourism. In February, French National Railways (SNCF)announced there would be new limits on the amount and size of luggage on trains with the enforcement beginning on Sept. 15. GREECE TO IMPOSE TAX FOR CRUISE VISITORS ON POPULAR …

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Macron stands by move to dissolve parliament, trigger snap elections

French President Emmanuel Macron defended his decision to call snap parliamentary elections after his party’s crushing defeat in the European parliamentary vote, insisting on Wednesday that voters will ultimately choose the “progressive bloc” over the far-right. In France, legislative elections decide the makeup of the parliament, not the occupant of the presidential Élysée Palace. Macron has a presidential mandate until …

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Democratic Party to reimburse WH for Jill Biden flights between Paris and Delaware for Hunter trial

The Democratic Party is planning to reimburse for the first lady’s extensive transatlantic travel to attend her son’s trial — but the majority of costs will likely fall on taxpayers. First Lady Jill Biden has been traveling back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean as she tends to official duties in France while also appearing at the trial of her …

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European voters reject socialism, far-left policies in EU Parliament elections: 'Political earthquake'

The results of the European Parliament elections saw voters – in Germany and France, especially – largely reject socialism and left-wing policies. Experts who weighed in on the election told Fox News Digital the results should put President Biden’s administration on notice. Both European and American voters largely care about the same issues, namely mass migration and border security, they …

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French far right seeks alliance with conservatives after stunning EU Parliament wins

Empowered by a stunning triumph at the European elections, France’s far-right National Rally on Tuesday hit the national campaign trail with its star leader, Jordan Bardella, promising supporters “the largest possible majority” at the upcoming parliamentary vote. Opposition parties on the left and right have been scrambling to form alliances and field candidates in the snap national elections called by …

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Germany's conservatives finish first in EU election, as far-right momentum sends France's leader scrambling

Germany’s conservatives finished first in the European Union’s elections, as far-right momentum within the bloc has sent France’s leadership scrambling. The conservative alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union garnered 30.2% of the vote Sunday, Politico reported, citing a projection by German public television. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party came in second place, projected …

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France's Macron calls snap legislative elections after party's resounding defeat in EU vote

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling a snap legislative election after his party suffered a heavy defeat in elections for the European Parliament. FRANCE SHARES ETERNAL FLAME WITH US FOR D-DAY COMMEMORATION French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday his intent to dissolve the National Assembly and call a snap legislative election. (AP/Francois …

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Biden blasted for D-Day speech critics say resembles Reagan's: 'Why would he do this?'

President Biden was criticized by conservatives Friday over a speech at France’s Pointe du Hoc marking the anniversary of D-Day that they said closely resembled a speech former President Reagan delivered there 40 years ago. “Unreal,” Young Americans for Liberty posted on X on Friday. “It appears that Biden’s D-Day speech is just a paraphrase of Reagan’s D-Day speech.” “Joe …

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France shares eternal flame with US for D-Day Commemoration

WASHINGTON D.C. – An eternal flame that began burning in Paris more than 100 years ago made its way to the U.S. in honor of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion that became a major turning point during World War II. The “Flame of Liberty,” or the “Flamme de la Liberte” as they call it in France, is a …

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