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French gendarmes stand alert on a street in Mereau, near Vierzon, central France on January 23, 2025, as they secure the area following the kidnapping of David Ballard - the co-founder of a company specialising in securing cryptoassets. The co-founder of a company specialising in securing cryptoassets, who was kidnapped on January 21, in France's Cher department for ransom, was released by the gendarmerie on January 22, the Paris public prosecutor's office, which is leading the investigation said. David Balland, a partner and co-founder of Ledger, was kidnapped from his home in the early hours of January 22, he was then held 'at another address', the public prosecutor's office said.
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French military police rescue co-founder of €1.3bn crypto startup Ledger after bungled Paris kidnapping goes wrong

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January 24, 2025
France retains spot as world’s top tourist destination—but continues to face fierce competition from Spain
Lifestyle

France retains spot as world’s top tourist destination—but continues to face fierce competition from Spain

By Katell Prigent and AFP
January 22, 2025
Owner of LVMH Luxury Group Bernard Arnault sitting between his daughter Louis Vuitton's executive vice president Delphine Arnault and his son CEO of Rimowa Alexandre Arnault attend the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2019-2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2019 in Paris, France.
Success

As a ‘Succession’-style drama plays out, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault brings two of his potential heirs to the Trump inauguration

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January 21, 2025
French AI champion Mistral isn’t for sale, CEO Mensch says
Tech

French AI champion Mistral isn’t for sale, CEO Mensch says

By Benoit Berthelot, Francine Lacqua and Bloomberg
January 21, 2025
French customs seize illegal ‘aphrodisiac honey’ that the nation can’t get enough of
Health

French customs seize illegal ‘aphrodisiac honey’ that the nation can’t get enough of

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January 21, 2025
If Europe does nothing to counter Trump ‘we will be dominated, we will be crushed, we will be marginalised’ says French PM
Politics

If Europe does nothing to counter Trump ‘we will be dominated, we will be crushed, we will be marginalised’ says French PM

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January 20, 2025
Does Mistral—the French AI underdog—have what it takes to take on U.S. giants?
Tech

Does Mistral—the French AI underdog—have what it takes to take on U.S. giants?

By Daxia Rojas and AFP
January 16, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking before a podium with a sign saying "Plan for Change" on it and holding his right arm up in a gesture, while a robot arm is visible in the background.
Newsletters

Lawmakers stop worrying about AI’s existential risk and instead embrace its economic potential

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January 14, 2025
Nine million square meters of office space is vacant across France. Can ‘urban recycling’ make way for housing or leisure?
Retail

Nine million square meters of office space is vacant across France. Can ‘urban recycling’ make way for housing or leisure?

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January 14, 2025
Photo of Robeauté cofounders Bertrand Duplat, left, and Joana Cortocci, sitting at a table in what looks like a bar or restaurant.
Tech

Exclusive: Startup pioneering tiny robots that can travel inside the brain gets $28 million in new venture funding

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January 13, 2025
Meta tries to dodge €800 million European Commission fine by adding eBay listings to Facebook Marketplace
Tech

Meta tries to dodge €800 million European Commission fine by adding eBay listings to Facebook Marketplace

By Kelvin Chan and The Associated Press
January 9, 2025
Axel Dumas
Retail

Hermès boss doesn’t like the company being compared to archrival LVMH, which once tried to buy the Birkin bag maker

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January 8, 2025
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, who railed against immigration and set the stage for today’s politics, dies at 96
Politics

French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, who railed against immigration and set the stage for today’s politics, dies at 96

By Thomas Adamson, Sylvie Corbet, Elaine Ganley and The Associated Press
January 7, 2025
European leaders in France, Norway and Germany hit back against Elon Musk in UK political meddling row
Politics

European leaders in France, Norway and Germany hit back against Elon Musk in UK political meddling row

By Peter Hutchison and AFP
January 6, 2025
Stefano Cantino
Retail

Gucci will need to make a comeback under its new CEO—and it won’t be the first time for the languishing Italian luxury brand

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January 6, 2025

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