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April 6, 2026
Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France’s Elite
Jeffrey Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures. It was a playbook he used everywhere he lived to stamp a veneer of respectability on a life of sordid crim...
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March 31, 2026
Trump Lashes Out at Europe Over Strait of Hormuz, Tells U.K. to ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’
President Trump’s latest outbursts followed reports that European countries were imposing more restrictions on American aircraft in their airspace.
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March 26, 2026
Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran
European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes that Iran has blocked and eas...
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March 22, 2026
French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed.
France’s municipal elections ended on Sunday evening. Full results were not expected for hours, but the first projections suggested the far right may not have made major gains.
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March 22, 2026
France Is Voting for Thousands of New Mayors. Here’s Why It Matters.
The far-right party had first-round successes in several cities, but so did the far left. Sunday’s second round may clarify who has real momentum.
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March 15, 2026
Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.
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March 7, 2026
Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.
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March 2, 2026
Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors
The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.
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March 2, 2026
As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines
Disregarded by President Trump over Iran, Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders.
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February 26, 2026
President Emmanuel Macron’s Cultural Legacy At Risk After Louvre Chief Resigns
President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.
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February 25, 2026
A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.
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February 24, 2026
Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks and security lapses that led to the heist in October.
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February 23, 2026
France Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Comments on Activist’s Killing
Charles Kushner, President Trump’s envoy to Paris, was called in after the State Department cited “violent radical leftism” in the beating death of Quentin Deranque, 23.
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February 23, 2026
Tour Montparnasse is One of Paris’s Uglier Landmarks. It’s Getting a Makeover.
The Tour Montparnasse is one of Paris’s least-loved landmarks. After half a century, it’s finally being remodeled.
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February 18, 2026
After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left
The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.
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February 11, 2026
Revelations in Epstein Files Lead to Resignations and Investigations Around the World
Disclosures in documents released by the Trump administration have roiled the world, leading to resignations and the threat of legal charges far beyond American borders.
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January 29, 2026
How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President
Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?
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January 24, 2026
How a Year of Trump Changed Britain
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood firm over Greenland. But his center-left government and the country as a whole have been buffeted by President Trump.
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