France 247 hours agoMichelin celebrates 'cultural dynamism' of 62 newly starred French restaurantsFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESThe Michelin Guide unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants Monday, praising the "cultural dynamism" of a new generation of chefs, though again honouring only a handful of women. After a long period of resting on the laurels of its gastronomic reputation, France has seen a flourishing …
France 242 days agoMacron again declines to rule out Western ground operations in Ukraine 'at some point'France 24 - NEWS WIRESFrench President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview published Saturday evening that Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary “at some point”, days after meeting with German and Polish leaders. Last month Macron refused to rule out putting troops on the ground in Ukraine, which …
France 243 days agoRacist attacks on pop star Aya Nakamura test France’s ability to shine at Paris OlympicsFrance 24 - Benjamin DODMANRumours that French pop star Aya Nakamara may sing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics have triggered a flurry of attacks from the French far right, questioning the host country’s ability to appreciate the globally acclaimed talent emerging from its neglected suburbs with large immigrant …
France 243 days agoFrench lawmakers vote to slow down fast fashion with penaltiesFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESFrance’s parliament on Thursday backed a string of measures making low-cost fast fashion, especially from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers. The vote makes France the first country in the world “legislating to limit the excesses of ultra fast fashion”, said Christophe Bechu, minister …
France 244 days agoMacron warns Europe's security 'at stake' after uproar over Ukraine ground troops commentFrance 24 - FRANCE 24 , FRANCE 24French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the Europe's security was "at stake" in Ukraine, warning that a Russian victory against Kyiv "would reduce Europe's credibility to zero". The French president also said Thursday that his country stood ready to ensure that Russia does not win the …
France 244 days agoFrench baked goods: Having your 'viennoiserie' and naming it tooFrance 24 - Solange MOUGINWhether they're called a "chocolatine" or a "pain au chocolat", a "pain au raisin" or an "escargot", French pastries are meant to taste good! In this edition we explore some of the often confusing – and even potentially embarrassing – terms for French baked goods. We also discover how madeleines …