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French furious over QR codes to enter Notre-Dame cathedral
Elderly Catholics say worship ‘becoming impossible because of new technology’
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France’s Socialist party outlines plan to end political stalemate
Leader Olivier Faure tells Macron Parti Socialiste can offer a ‘change in direction’ and help end ‘chaos’ after Michel Barnier’s ousting
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Westminster Abbey has silk bag made from same material in Charlemagne’s burial shroud
Link could mean closer links between England and 13th century Europe than previously thought
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Who will Macron pick to replace Barnier as France’s next prime minister?
French president has a number of possible choices to replace Michel Barnier as new leader of government
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Northern Ireland to remain subject to EU rules as assembly votes to extend post-Brexit arrangements
Framework ‘botched by Boris’ pushed through in first consent vote despite every Unionist voting against it
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Tax rises have wrecked hopes of post-Brexit trade boom, says former BA boss
Aviation veteran says scope for airline industry’s growth is being limited by levies
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Germany to close loophole that made country a hub for Channel migrant boats
Home Secretary signs landmark deal to make facilitating migrant smuggling to UK a criminal offence amid 12 per cent increase in crossings
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New EU red tape putting off GB traders selling goods to Northern Ireland
General product safety regulation seen as ‘real barrier’ to small firms looking to send products to province and wider exports
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Reeves to hold talks with EU finance chiefs amid fears Trump will cut Ukraine funding
Eurogroup meeting, the first a UK chancellor has attended since Brexit, comes as Government seeks to rebuild ties with bloc
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How Musk’s millions could make Farage the most powerful man in Britain
The Tesla boss is rumoured to be lining up a £79m donation to Reform – and the odds on its leader becoming the next PM are tumbling already
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France heading for showdown with UK over Channel migrant crisis, warns minister
Bruno Retailleau calls for ‘comprehensive’ Europe-wide deal with Britain on migration
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Comment and analysis
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Assad’s downfall exposes Russia’s true weakness
Why do we all assume that Putin’s capacity for endurance is infinite?
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Britain must look to America, not to failing Europe
We are not as moribund as the continent, but the direction of travel is discouraging, with Sir Keir piling red tape and taxes on businesses
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Macron’s election gambit has failed spectacularly
There is a very real risk that the European Union will face a period of drift, with France and Germany unable to provide political direction
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European civilisation is in freefall
Only one man can save it now. Trump’s election is a challenge to leaders who are pursuing decline as a choice
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Ignoring voters comes at a high price – that’s what France’s centrists just learnt
Marine Le Pen toyed with Barnier, then finished him. Will Macron be next? And with him, the Fifth Republic
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Syria is Russia’s southern flank – and it is fast crumbling
If the situation in Syria can hasten a ceasefire on Zelensky’s terms in Ukraine, then this is a positive development
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The advent of Trump means it is time to act, and seize Russia’s central bank reserves
We face the prospect of a massive refugee crisis and potential further Russian aggression against Nato members if Ukraine is weakened
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Merkel’s rotten legacy
The German economic miracle is over, its vaunted automotive industry is struggling and debt is at a post-war high
