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International

France unemployment to hit seven-year high in 2026

Christine Lagarde had said last week it was possible that she would leave the ECB early to weigh in on French politics.
International

ECB’s Lagarde says she is not a French presidential candidate but will advocate for EU

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen following the verdict in her appeal trial over misuse of EU funds, near Paris, France, July 7, 2026.
International

France’s Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction

After growing 0.9 per cent in 2025, France’s economy is set to slow to 0.7 per cent in 2026 before edging up to 0.8 per cent in 2027.
International

France faces debt drift without spending cuts, pension reform: OECD

US President Donald Trump said the new tariff would supersede any trade deals with the US, “whether implemented, signed or not”.
Global Enterprise

Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

Francois Perville, the proprietor of Au Bistrot, attributes the absence of bordeaux on Bordeaux’s tables more to demographics than to taste or cost.
Lifestyle

Bordeaux was once the toast of the world. Now, even the locals don’t drink it

Geese are raised at a farm owned by foie gras producer Changhao Biotechnology in Huoqiu County, Anhui province, China.
Lifestyle

As China gorges on home-grown foie gras, France faces a new rival

In several places across Paris, shops had run out of electric fans amid surging demand.
International

40 drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave

A worker stands in the shade near a construction site in Paris as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of France.
International

Europe’s heat wave intensifies with France on red alert

The richest 10 per cent in France hold around two-thirds of total wealth, which represents around six times annual economic output compare to three times in 1970.
Global Enterprise

French senators warn of wealth ‘black box’ in tax system

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