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President Emmanuel Macron
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Prime Minister Michel Barnier
last updated:
29 November, 2024
A worker walks past a reactor building at the third-generation European Pressurised Reactor project nuclear reactor of Flamanville, Normandy. Photo: AFP
Energy

France’s most powerful nuclear reactor comes on stream after 12-year delay

The delay arose from technical setbacks that saw the cost of the project balloon four times from the original estimate.

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Emmanuel Macron

France’s Macron extends visit to cyclone-hit Mayotte after locals vent anger

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Art

Monet painting sale via Chinese social media app goes viral. Is it real?

Africa

France’s Macron visits ‘demolished’ Mayotte as residents seek aid

At least 31 people have died and more than 1,500 people were injured, more than 200 critically.

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron with staff members and local elected representatives at the Mayotte Hospital Centre in Mamoudzou. Photo: AFP
Crime

France jails Dominique Pelicot for 20 years over drugging, mass rape of ex-wife

Judges found Dominique Pelicot guilty, and also convicted a first batch of 20 out of 50 co-defendants in the case.

Fashion

Q&A | Audrey Diwan on filming Emmanuelle in Hong Kong, and her love for Chanel

Audrey Diwan came to Hong Kong for the first time in 2023 – it didn’t take her long to return for Chanel’s cruise show, and she also directed a short film starring Angela Yuen for the occasion.

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Architecture and design

Notre Dame cathedral unveils controversial new stained glass windows

French painter Claire Tabouret’s designs will give the 12th-century monument a modern touch, despite objections from conservation groups.

French artist Claire Tabouret in Paris on Wednesday after winning with Atelier Simon-Marq the selection to create new stained glass windows for the Notre Dame cathedral. Photo: AFP
Crime

Ex-French leader Sarkozy to wear electronic tag after graft conviction upheld

Sarkozy’s lawyer said the former president would appeal to the European Court for Human Rights to challenge the ruling.

ITTF

Chinese influencer issues ‘deepest apology’ over fake video, table tennis lies

Person running the Weibo account sorry that video incited fan groups to attack one another and abuse Paris Olympians Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha.

Extreme weather

Macron to visit France’s cyclone-battered Mayotte, where hundreds are feared dead

Cyclone Chido swept over Mayotte on Saturday with storm gusts reaching speeds of over 220km/h, leaving a trail of destruction.

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Destroyed housing in Combani, Mayotte after the cyclone hit. Photo: Securite Civile via AFP
Responsible travel

Half as fast as Beijing-Shanghai, Paris-Berlin high-speed trains launch

Direct daytime high-speed trains link French and German capitals, but journey time nearly twice that of Beijing to Shanghai, a longer trip.

German ICE trains now run between Berlin and Paris. Photo: Deutsche Bahn
Hong Kong society

New look at old Chinese, French ties in ‘grand finale’ Hong Kong exhibition

Exhibition offers new ways to discover the two cultures, says Laurent Salome, director of the National Museum of the Palaces of Versailles and Trianon.

Natural disasters

Worst storm in a century flattens French archipelago

Extreme weather

Hundreds feared dead as cyclone hits Indian Ocean French island of Mayotte

Hundreds, maybe thousands, may have died, says local official after the worst storm in a century.

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The aftermath of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. Photo: AFP
Religion

Pope Francis, in Corsica, warns against religion that stokes divisions

Pope Francis’ trip to Corsica marks the first papal visit to the French island, the pontiff later met French President Macron.

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron, right, attend the pope’s departure ceremony at Ajaccio airport on the French island of Corsica on Sunday. Photo: Pool via Reuters
Diplomacy

Editorial | Culture helps bolster China ties with France

Exhibition at Hong Kong Palace Museum serves as reminder of relationship with China and why it is important for city to ensure it continues.

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France’s Macron names centrist ally Francois Bayrou as PM

Bayrou, 73, is likely to face the same existential difficulties as ex-PM Michel Barnier in steering legislation through a hung parliament.

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Swimming

Haughey left trailing in trio’s wake, China’s Tang wins 100m breaststroke gold

Siobhan Haughey finishes fourth in 100m freestyle final, fails to medal in event at World Championships for first time in three years.

Siobhan Haughey finished fourth in the final of the women’s 100m freestyle at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Budapest. Photo: Hong Kong China Swimming Association
High Jewellery

How jewellery brands are helping to preserve traditional crafts

In a rapidly evolving industry, luxury brands are investing in education to safeguard the artisanal skills that transform design visions into exquisite jewellery.

China-France relations

Exclusive | Macron plans China visit amid talk of Beijing helping end Ukraine war

Senior adviser to French leader said to have travelled to Beijing to lay groundwork for 2025 trip as Europeans push for China to sway Russia.

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Hong Kong Squash Open

‘Greatest stage’: US star Olivia Weaver backs squash to thrive at LA Olympics

World No 4, one of several academically inclined players at the world team championships, set to return from injury for Malaysia semi-final.

Olivia Weaver (right) is set to return to action after recovering from the back injury she suffered in her Hong Kong Squash Open semi-final match against Nour El Sherbini. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China-EU relations

China’s envoy to France Lu Shaye heads home in shadow of controversy

Analysts say the delay in moving Lu from Paris shows Beijing did not want to be seen giving in to outside pressure.

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Lu Shaye was appointed as China’s ambassador to France after a controversial period as its envoy to Canada. Photo: AFP
United States

US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom as East Asian demand falters

This comes amid fewer visitors from China, Japan and South Korea as demand from East Asian nations remains lower than pre-pandemic levels.

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Fashion

Haider Ackermann’s second renaissance: his journey to Tom Ford and Canada Goose

Known for his artistic vision and cross-cultural references, the designer is experiencing a resurgence as he brings his signature aesthetic to brands seeking fresh direction.

Syria

European countries put Syrian asylum bids on hold after Assad’s fall

Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries to freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians.

Members of Germany’s Syria community in Bonn celebrate the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong ‘one of the main priorities’ in push to build Sino-French ties: envoy

Eva Nguyen Binh, an ambassador for French cultural diplomacy, calls for protection of cultural links during time of tense trade discussions.

Chinese artefacts were sent to France for an exhibition at the Guimet-National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris which showcased treasures from the Tang dynasty. Photo: Xinhua
Religion

Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral welcomes back public for mass after five-year refit

Beloved Paris monument nearly burned down in 2019. French President Emmanuel Macron attended the mass.

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International Property

La Défense, Europe’s largest purpose-built business district, seeks Asian investors

Around 15 per cent of the office space in the business district is currently vacant because of weak demand.

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