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French Leader Heads to Pacific Outpost Gripped by Deadly Unrest

It remains unclear what strategy President Emmanuel Macron of France will pursue to defuse tensions in New Caledonia, where six…

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Deadly Clashes in a French Pacific Territory Raise Fears of Civil War

France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.

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Macron Moves to Declare State of Emergency in New Caledonia

The French authorities have undertaken a “massive” mobilization of security forces since violent protests broke out over a constitutional amendment…

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Can You Lose Your Native Tongue?

It happened the first time over dinner. I was saying something to my husband, who grew up in Paris where…

World

A Baguette Is Baked in France

Whoops, we left out this part: It was almost 500 feet long, beating out a loaf baked in Italy in…

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Laurent Cantet, Whose Films Explored France’s Undersides, Dies at 63

His acclaimed “The Class” walked a provocative line between documentary and fiction. In that film and others, he explored the…

Health

How to Make an Easy Picnic That Transports You to France

A pepper-crusted flank steak and French potato salad anchor this summery menu from David Tanis.

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At the Louvre, the Olympics Are More French Than You Might Think

The Games were revived from an ancient Greek spectacle, but an exhibition timed for the Paris Olympics argues that France’s…

Magazine

Will the French Olympic Team Be Best Dressed at the Opening Ceremony?

Carine Roitfeld teamed up with Berluti to sprinkle some fashion fairy dust on the designs. Here’s the verdict.

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America Was Once the Country Begging Richer Allies for Help

Even before they declared their independence, it was clear to the American colonies that in their struggle against Great Britain…

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