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Archaeologists have uncovered 13 seated skeletons in Dijon, France, dating from the Second Iron Age (400BC to 100BC). Each skeleton, likely males aged 40 to 60, reveals signs of violence. Further analysis will explore the lives and deaths of these ancient individuals.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Municipal elections in France delivered mixed results this morning. The Left retained Paris, while the far-right secured a significant win in Nice, indicating regional dynamics ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Polling stations have opened this morning across France for local elections, with 48.7 million eligible voters. Voter turnout will be scrutinised as results are expected later today after polls close at 8:00 pm local time.
In rocky circumstances, a name finally came out of the hat on Friday, December 13: François Bayrou, the president of the Macron-aligned MoDem party, became France’s new prime minister at 73.
Over a year after he visited Marseille, Pope Francis returns to the Mediterranean shores. Whereas…
The French Government confirmed this Saturday that the American financial rating agency Moody’s downgraded the…
Brigitte Macron at the Elysée Palace in Paris, on October 4, 2024. BENOIT TESSIER /…
Newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou walks in Paris, France, December 13, 2024. STEPHANIE LECOCQ…
Why did Macron pick Bayrou? A long-time centrist ally François Bayrou as the country’s new…
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