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Strikes in France in October 2025 and how you may be impacted
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379 million views and counting for viral Paris flashmob video
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Errors to avoid when making French bank transfer after October 9
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Director Spike Lee to head Cannes film festival jury
Film director Spike Lee is to be president of the jury at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Lee, a Grand Prix winner in 2018 for his acclaimed movie BlacKkKlansman, said he was “honoured to be the first person from the African diaspora” to be handed the role.
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