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France to get more nuclear weapons
France is increasing its number of nuclear weapons. President Emmanuel Macron announced this change during a speech in Brittany, France.
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News about France in Easy English
Stories about France rewritten in simple English at three levels (A2–B2), with audio, vocabulary and quizzes. Reading news you already know about is the easiest way to understand English — the context does half the work.
Lisez les actualités françaises en anglais facile. Quand vous connaissez déjà le sujet, l’anglais est beaucoup plus facile à comprendre.
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Politics, Technology
France will stop using US software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom
France announced on Monday that it will stop using American software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Business
The public helps save famous French glassmaker Duralex
When a person drops a Duralex glass, it usually bounces. It doesn't break. The French glass company has also had problems in the last twenty years. But it always recovers.
Sports
Chelsea beat PSG to win FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea, an English football team, beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final. The game was played on Sunday in New Jersey, USA.
Nature, Politics
Orcas and dolphins trapped in closed marine park
Two orcas were recently filmed in a marine park in France. The park, Marineland Antibes, closed on January 5. The park closed because France banned dolphin and whale shows in 2021.
Entertainment, Travel
The Mona Lisa will be moved after renovations
The Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa, will undergo a major renovation. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the changes on Tuesday.
Science, Technology
Smartphones might be bad for physical health
Two years ago, Doctor Yannick Guillodo from Brest, France wanted to encourage people to use their smartphones less. He found a group of people who agreed to try to cut down their phone use.
Sports, Travel
Paris police might block airports during Paris 2024 Olympics
Police in France are worried about their working conditions during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Other
France sets new record in Euro 2024 qualifier game
It was a special night for France’s national soccer team and its fans. The team beat Gibraltar 14-0 in a European Championship qualifying match.
Sports, Travel
South Africa win the Rugby World Cup
South Africa won the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. They beat New Zealand 12-11 in the final at Stade de France near Paris.
Nature, Travel
French ski resorts close, not enough snow
This year, La Sambuy, a family-friendly ski spot in the French Alps, is taking down its ski lifts.
Sports, Travel
Paris 2024 Olympics: French police search headquarters
The police in France have searched the headquarters of the organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Entertainment, Nature, Travel
Moulin Rouge must stop using snakes in its show
The Moulin Rouge cabaret club in Paris has been forced to stop a long-running act. The act included a dancer swimming with snakes and sometimes holding them in a water tank.
Politics, Travel
Protests in France Because of Retirement Age
Hundreds of thousands of people in France protested President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to change the age of retirement.
Business, Entertainment
Pharrell Williams New Creative Director at Louis Vuitton
In February, Louis Vuitton announced Pharrell Williams as the new men’s creative director. Pharrell, a musician, record producer, and designer from the US will succeed Virgil Abloh at the French fashion company.
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