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France Celebrates Bastille Day

France holds Bastille Day military parade that, years ago, inspired Trump

The Bastille Day parade in 2017 on the Champs-Élysées in Paris inspired Donald Trump to plan a military parade in Washington to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1d

Fireworks, warplanes and axes: How France celebrates Bastille Day

France celebrated its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or riding armored vehicles along the cobblestones of the Champs-Elysees, the most iconic avenue in Paris.

Euronews on MSN · 1d

France celebrates Bastille Day with annual military parade in Paris

France is celebrating its biggest national holiday, Bastille Day, with military jet flyovers, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in almost every city. Around 7,000 people are marching on riding on horseback or in armoured vehicles,

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Associated Press News on MSN · 9h

France’s prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy

PARIS (AP) — France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar — possibly Easter Monday and the day marking the Allied victory over the Nazis — to save money in next year’s budget.

The New York Times · 6h

France Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis

The measure most likely to rankle the French was a proposal to scrap two national holidays: Easter Monday and May 8, which commemorates the end of the Second World War in Europe and is often used as a “bridge” by the French to take a four-day weekend in the middle of spring.

BBC · 9h

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public holidays as part of a 2026 budget proposal to slash overall spending while also increasing defence expenses. Bayrou suggested axing Easter Monday and 8 May,

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Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France

Lawyers for Equatorial Guinea accused France of “neo-colonial” behavior on Tuesday, urging United Nations judges to block the ...

France Coach Admits He’s “Glad” Joel Embiid Didn’t Join Team For Paris Olympics

Joel Embiid helped Team USA win gold in Paris, but one longtime French coach says he’s relieved the NBA star didn’t suit up ...

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‘The best night of the year’: Is France’s viral Fireman’s Ball really worth the hype?

Videos from France’s Fireman’s Balls have become a viral sensation but, as an almost 100 year old tradition, is it really ...

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You Can Now Swim in Paris’s Famous River for the First Time in 100 Years—but Should You?

Following the Olympic cleanup, the public can now swim in the Seine near the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, or East Paris.

The Canadian Press on MSN3d

France says the South Pacific territory of New Caledonia will have more freedoms

France announced a sweeping, hard-fought agreement Saturday aimed at granting more autonomy to the restive South Pacific ...

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From New Jersey to Paris: A Journey Stepping Through Time

A slow, thoughtful guide to art and literature through travel in Paris, from storied cafés and iconic bookstores to museums, ...

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France to quicken defense-spending boost in bid to be ‘feared’

France’s nuclear deterrent, while “totally and invariably sovereign,” plays a role in Europe’s security, Macron told troops ...

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Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s highest honour as country marks Bastille Day

Gisele Pelicot has been given France’s highest award as part of Bastille Day celebrations that included a traditional military parade and fly-past.Ms Pelicot – a global symbol in the struggle against ...

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