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Boualem Sansal Elected to the Académie Française

Boualem Sansal Elected to the Académie Française PARIS, 29 January 2026 – The renowned Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been elected to the prestigious Académie Française, becoming one of its “Immortels”. The 81-year-old author’s election to seat number 3 comes just three months after he was released from prison in Algeria, where he had been […]

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Understanding the Sick Leave Waiting Period in France

Understanding the Sick Leave Waiting Period in France PARIS, 29 January 2026 – For employees and employers in France, navigating the rules of sick leave, particularly the initial “jour de carence” or waiting period, is a fundamental aspect of social security law. Recent international reforms, such as those in the United Kingdom, have brought renewed

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Russell Crowe’s Prolific January: From Sundance Thrillers to Streaming Hits

Russell Crowe’s Prolific January: From Sundance Thrillers to Streaming Hits PARIS, 29 January 2026 – The first month of 2026 has proven to be a remarkably active period for Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe, with multiple projects making headlines. From a critically acclaimed premiere at the Sundance Film Festival to a streaming chart-topper and first looks

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Marion Maréchal Publishes Manifesto, Staking Claim to Le Pen Political Legacy

Marion Maréchal Publishes Manifesto, Staking Claim to Le Pen Political Legacy PARIS, 29 January 2026 – Marion Maréchal, the niece of National Rally (RN) figurehead Marine Le Pen, has launched her first book, a political memoir that seeks to define her own strand of conservative thought within France’s fractious far-right. The publication, titled *Si tu

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Rodrygo’s Real Madrid Future in Focus as Brazilian Returns from Injury

Rodrygo’s Real Madrid Future in Focus as Brazilian Returns from Injury MADRID, 28 January 2026 – Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes is set for a potential return to action against Benfica, marking the end of a hamstring injury layoff that saw him miss three consecutive matches. The Brazilian’s comeback arrives amid persistent transfer speculation linking

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France 5 Disrupts Schedule for Politics as Public Broadcaster Navigates Financial Storm

France 5 Disrupts Schedule for Politics as Public Broadcaster Navigates Financial Storm PARIS, 28 January 2026 – French public television channel France 5 has made a last-minute schedule change, sacrificing its Friday night film to air a politically charged documentary, highlighting the delicate balance between public service and political pressure. The move comes as its

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Barcelona Regain La Liga Summit Amid Transfer Activity and Injury Concern

Barcelona Regain La Liga Summit Amid Transfer Activity and Injury Concern BARCELONA, 28 January 2026 – FC Barcelona’s week has been a tale of contrasting fortunes: a historic winning run snapped in San Sebastián before a commanding response at home, all while the club’s off-pitch machinery buzzes with transfer rumours and key contract renewals. League

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Manchester City Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Decisive Galatasaray Clash

Manchester City Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Decisive Galatasaray Clash PARIS, 28 January 2026 – The final round of the UEFA Champions League league phase delivers a high-stakes encounter at the Etihad Stadium tonight, where a heavily depleted Manchester City host a dangerous Galatasaray side. With a place in the coveted top eight and direct

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Bruce Willis Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis, Wife Reveals in Heartbreaking Update

Bruce Willis Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis, Wife Reveals in Heartbreaking Update PARIS, 28 January 2026 – Emma Heming Willis, the wife of iconic actor Bruce Willis, has revealed in a new interview that her husband is not aware he is living with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The disclosure offers a poignant insight into the family’s private

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Capgemini Under Fire: French Government Demands Answers on ICE Contract Amid Job Cuts and Revenue Dip

Capgemini Under Fire: French Government Demands Answers on ICE Contract Amid Job Cuts and Revenue Dip PARIS, 28 January 2026 – French multinational IT services group Capgemini finds itself at the centre of a political and ethical storm. The French government is demanding explanations over the company’s work with the United States Immigration and Customs

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