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Sarah’s story: death of a 7-year-old seeking asylum in the UK | BBC News

A 7-year-old girl, Sarah, was among five people who died in an overcrowded small boat in the English Channel, as they tried to reach the UK. The BBC…

France’s new PM Barnier seeks candidates to form government • FRANCE 24 English

Recently installed conservative Prime Minister Michel Barnier is sounding out candidates to run ministries as he seeks to form a new government, something he hopes to do by…

‘More than a show, a big thank you’: Paris prepares for Olympics farewell ceremony • FRANCE 24

A grand parade of French athletes, volunteers, and public sector workers will march along the Champs-Élysées this Saturday to offer one final celebration of the Olympic and Paralympic…

Gérard Depardieu to miss hearing in sexual assault case, lawyer says

French movie icon Gerard Depardieu was scheduled to appear at a pre-trial hearing in Paris for his sexual assault case Monday, but his lawyer says the 75-year-old is…

Ceremony of ceremonies: Final dance on Champs Elysées for Paris Olympics • FRANCE 24 English

It’s the ceremony of ceremonies: France is throwing one last party for the Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games with a grand parade of French athletes and event organisers….

Thousands in France rally in support of mass rape victim, call for end to violence against women

Thousands took to the streets across French cities on Saturday to demand an end to rape and support the main plaintiff in a mass sexual assault trial that…

Paris throws one last party for Summer Olympic Games • FRANCE 24 English

France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening…

Germany expands border controls to curb irregular migration • FRANCE 24 English

Germany is expanding border controls with all nine of its neighbouring countries in an attempt to curb irregular migration. the steps come in response to rising support for…

Paris accuses Algeria of trying to humiliate France by refusing to admit a deported influencer

PARIS — French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on Friday accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after the North African country refused to admit one of its nationals…

Germany reintroduces border checks to curb migration, experts question long-term impact

Germany reintroduced temporary checks at borders with countries including France and the Netherlands on Monday as part of efforts to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime. Germany’s coalition…