Leftist victories in Paris and Marseille as Grégoire and Payan win mayoral elections
Social Democrat Emmanuel Grégoire has won the mayoral election in Paris, succeeding party colleague Anne Hidalgo as mayor.
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Divided electorate - They can take over in Paris
A right-wing minister who has moved toward the center hopes to break the left's hold on power in Paris. The French municipal elections indicate an electorate rarely this divided.
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French far-right could take power in Nice and Marseille
The French far-right hopes to take power in both Nice and Marseille as violence and immigration have become major election issues.
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Protesters disrupt Israeli orchestra in Paris
Four people have been arrested after serious disturbances during the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's concert in Paris on Thursday evening, according to Le Monde.
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Minister of Culture: The Louvre will have roadblocks
The Louvre in Paris will be equipped with barriers to stop traffic outside the museum before the end of the year, Culture Minister Rachida Dati said after reviewing a preliminary report on the museum's security.
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Louvre Heist: Thieves Steal Priceless French Crown Jewels
In a few minutes, masked thieves carried out a spectacular theft at the Louvre art museum in Paris. They got away with invaluable items from a department that, among other things, holds French crown jewels, according to the responsible prosecutor. An intense police hunt is underway for four men who are said to have fled the famous museum on mopeds.
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France Unveils New Government as Macron Faces Political Challenges
France's president Emmanuel Macron presented the country's new government on Sunday – nearly a month after Sébastien Lecornu was sworn in as new prime minister.
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