The Louvre is crumbling and needs a massive injection of state cash if it is to cope with ever-rising visitor numbers, the museum’s president has said. Laurence des Cars issued…
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France: President Macron accused of ‘contempt’ over Africa remarks
Senegal and Chad have reacted strongly to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about African countries being ungrateful over France’s role in helping fight militant jihadist insurgencies. On Monday, Macron…
France: Macron heckled during visit to cyclone-hit Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron has been heckled during his visit to cyclone-hit Mayotte.After facing boos and calls to resign from locals demanding more aid in devastated areas, Macron responded by…
France: President Macron pledges to stay in office until end of term
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will stay on “until the end” of his five-year term, until May 2027, after a no-confidence vote in parliament toppled the government. Speaking to the nation…
France: Macron to address nation after Barnier government collapse
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Names for a new prime minister…