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French prosecutors have charged the man, a Rwandan refugee, with arson. He had been questioned and released earlier in the investigation. PARIS -- A Rwandan refugee who volunteered at the [...]

Byline: Théophile Larcher A leading historian, he wrote and taught in defense of the French language and its heritage and against 'globish English.' PARIS - Marc Fumaroli, a leading French [...]

Byline: Théophile Larcher Inspired by Lenny Bruce, he spared no one in his bitingly satirical sketches while becoming a fixture of French movies and TV. PARIS - Guy Bedos, who [...]

Inspired by Lenny Bruce, he spared no one in his bitingly satirical sketches while becoming a fixture of French movies and TV. PARIS -- Guy Bedos, who drew inspiration from [...]

The article reports that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward cashless transactions. Topics covered include a change in attitude in consumers for fears over transmission of the disease, the retailers and restaurants' preference for clicks over cash to reduce exposure for employees, and the governments' promotion of cashless payments in the name of public health.

The article focuses on Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, and Alice Coffin, elected city councilor and feminist activist, who have been divided by sexual abuse case and mentions that the feminists had targeted Christophe Girard, mayor's deputy for culture, who was engaged in sex with teenage girls.

The article reports on the closure of Tati, a discount department store in Paris, France, citing the COVID-19 crisis as one of the reasons behind its bankruptcy. Topics covered include the factors which contributed to the retailer's success according to its founder Jules Ouaki, the responses of some of Tati's frequent customers to the closure and the significance of Barbès culture of street vendors to the success of Tati.

The article focuses on the wooden statues made by the lgbo people of Nigeria and described by Christie's as "among the greatest sculptures of African art," were sold in Paris by a private collector.

The article reports on the financial struggles of the millions of workers who were excluded from furlough subsidy programs (FSP) in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics mentioned include the limitation of FSP as an alternative to layoffs, the industries that are hit by the pandemic including catering and restaurants, and the social protection being provided to workers on irregular contracts.

The article reports on the implementation of mandatory use of face masks in Paris, France following signs of a new wave of infections emerged over the summer.

The article discusses that Christophe Girard, Ex-Deputy Mayor of Paris has accused of sexually abusive relationship with his partner, Aniss Hmaïd.

The article offers information on rise in domestic abuse in Great Britain with rise in case of COVID-19. Topics discussed include role of national lockdown in risk of domestic abuse; report documenting how domestic abuse had risen in countries that had already locked down, while warning that support services would struggle Wider the increased strain; and funding to domestic abuse services.

The article offers information on free movement of people across Europe in order to restart stalled economies and save whole industries from financial ruin, despite uncertainty related to COVID-19 cases.