Eleanor Beardsley
Stories
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World
Ahead of parliamentary elections, the French left unites against the right
A disparate group of left-wing and Green parties unites to fight France's far-right in legislative elections.
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What to know about France's high-stakes election, where the far right is gaining ground
The president called surprise legislative elections, in two rounds on Sunday and July 7, and they're shaping up to be among the country's most divisive in recent history.
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French President Emmanuel Macron calls for snap elections
France's president calls snap elections after the far-right made some big gains in European Union polls
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Results come in from European parliament elections
French President Emmanuel Macron reacted to the poor showing of his Renaissance Party in European Union Parliamentary elections by dissolving the French parliament and ordering new elections.
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World
Reflections on war past and present permeate D-Day's 80th anniversary
Reenactors and world leaders converge this week for World War II commemorations in Normandy, where Ukraine looms large.
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On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, remembering a generation that will soon be gone
President Biden is joining other European leaders in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that began the liberation of the continent from Nazi occupation in World War 2.
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World
Paris Bike Share In Peril
Paris' Velib bike-sharing system became a huge success and a point of pride for the city until this year when it changed operators and almost collapsed.
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World
French Singer Charles Aznavour Dies At 94
The French singer Charles Aznavour has died at the age of 94. His fame spread across borders and generations, and Aznavour sold more than 100 million records in 80 countries.
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Environment
Champagne Makers Bubble Over A Bumper Crop Caused By European Drought
A record heat wave ruined crops across Europe this summer, but not all crops. Champagne growers are ecstatic over a bumper crop of grapes this year. Vintage 2018 is expected to be one of the best.
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Music
Françoise Hardy Remains France's National Treasure
Françoise Hardy is an immediately recognizable face who also possesses a poetic way with words — launching her to European super-stardom in the 1960s. At age 74, Hardy released her 28th album.
