France blocks €2m Pascal calculator export
A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal withdrawn from Christie's auction after French court halts export. The 'first calculator' may be classified as national treasure.
A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal withdrawn from Christie's auction after French court halts export. The 'first calculator' may be classified as national treasure.
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
The legendary Maggie Jones restaurant in Kensington has triumphantly reopened after a two-year closure following an electrical fire. Discover its romantic new menu of French and British classics.
FirstGroup is aggressively expanding its open access rail services, defying government warnings over network capacity and taxpayer cost. Discover the full story behind the clash.
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Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev set for epic ATP Tour Finals showdown. Can Zverev overcome his Australian Open demons? Follow the live action from Turin.
Barclays strengthens its European investment banking division with the strategic hire of BNP Paribas veteran Etienne de Montalivet to lead M&A efforts in France.
ITV has set the date for the Big Brother 2025 live final. Find out when the winner will be crowned and how to watch the grand finale on ITV2 and ITVX.
Paris sees massive protests against Shein's first permanent French store as government imposes fines and delivery blocks. Discover how France is fighting fast fashion.
The star-studded Traitors final delivered shocking betrayals and emotional confrontations as one player claimed the prize in a dramatic BBC showdown.
Former Rockstar Games president reveals how Nintendo's Legend of Zelda franchise fundamentally shaped the creation of Grand Theft Auto's revolutionary open-world design.
Multiple people injured after motorist loses control on popular French island, sparking emergency response and investigation into the shocking incident.
Multiple people injured after vehicle strikes crowds on popular French holiday island, with emergency services responding to the shocking incident during peak tourist season.
The picturesque Île d'Oléron becomes France's first major territory to implement a permanent car ban, transforming island life and setting a precedent for sustainable transport across Europe.
Multiple people injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians on popular French holiday island, sparking major emergency response and investigation into the incident.
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French director Sandrine Rinaldi's ambitious 'Fantaisie' attempts to reimagine Shakespeare's Ophelia for the digital age, but becomes overwhelmed by its own audiovisual excess in this striking yet frustrating character study.
Fast fashion giant Shein has removed all sex dolls from its platform after French authorities launched a probe into items bearing disturbing resemblance to children, sparking international concern.
European giants Arsenal and Barcelona are tracking 17-year-old French prodigy Noah Lahmadi as the race for football's next superstar heats up this summer.
Fast-fashion giant Shein faces mounting opposition as it prepares to open its first permanent European store in Paris, drawing protests from politicians, activists and environmental groups concerned about sustainability and working practices.
Paris Saint-Germain headline a breathtaking weekend of French football with multiple teams delivering goal-laden performances that have redefined Ligue 1 excitement.
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Comedy legend Dawn French makes her television comeback alongside former MasterChef star in Marks & Spencer's highly anticipated 2025 Christmas campaign, bringing festive cheer and nostalgic charm.
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Exclusive details emerge about the audacious Louvre jewellery theft, with French prosecutors revealing the suspects were petty criminals rather than master thieves in a robbery that stunned Paris.