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Dutch Court Convicts 3 of Murder for 2014 Downing of Flight MH17 in Ukraine

The victim’s families drew some solace from the verdict, which placed responsibility for the tragedy squarely with Moscow, but the men found guilty may never...

‘Done on the Sly’: France’s Flawed Return of Skulls to Algeria

The restitution of the remains, said to belong to 19th-century freedom fighters, was hailed as a symbol of reconciliation, but papers obtained by The Times...

Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs

The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.

With Leaps and Bounds, Parkour Athletes Turn Off the Lights in Paris

As an energy crisis looms, nimble young activists are using superhero-like moves to switch off wasteful lights that stores leave on all night.

‘Glorious’ Hero or ‘Deplorable’ Traitor? Pétain’s Legacy Haunts French Island

Philippe Pétain, who led France to victory in World War I and then collaborated with the Nazis, is buried on a small island, where his...

France Expels Imam Accused of Hate Speech, Reviving a Thorny Debate

The government presented the deportation of Hassan Iquioussen as part of efforts to crack down on “Islamist separatism.” Critics called it a political stunt that...

As France Swelters, Private Jets Come Under Attack

Politicians are proposing regulating or banning flights by such planes after a summer of extreme heat and soaring energy prices prompted growing calls to tackle...

Wildfires Rip Through France Again Amid New Heat Wave

In the southwest, a blaze that started in July has reignited because of the heat and the dry air, scorching an additional 26 square miles...

Beluga Whale Dies in France During Last-Ditch Rescue Mission

The 13-foot, 1,800-pound animal had been removed from the Seine river where it had been stranded for days, but it was later euthanized after experiencing...

France Brings Home French Wives of ISIS Jihadists From Syria

The country repatriated 16 women from Syria, in a move it had long ruled out. Thirty-five children, including some orphans, accompanied them.