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Initially criticized as monstrous and useless, the Eiffel Tower's survival was secured by its creator, Gustave Eiffel. He transformed the structure into a hub for scientific research and radio ...

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From high-profile debuts to strong sophomore collections, Paris marked the end of a uniquely transformational fashion month.

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Joshua Zarka, Israel's ambassador to France, was RFI's guest on Monday, 22 September – the day that France officially recognised the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly, which ...

The band reaches its career peak with Saturday's Hollywood Bowl show, a remarkable achievement for the unassuming cosmic folk ...

As the neighbourhood of Montmartre groans under the weight of more than 11 million annual visitors, some of its residents are battling to reclaim their cobbled streets from social media-fuelled ...