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France has banned smoking in parks, beaches and bus stops — but not restaurant patios

Depending on who you ask, France's decision to exclude restaurant patios and terraces from its outdoor smoking ban is either a gross oversight, or a necessary preservation of French culture and liberty.

CNN International on MSN · 1d

France leads Europe in saying au revoir to beach and park smoking

This summer in Paris, a sunset cigarette under the Eiffel Tower could come with an unexpected price tag. Starting July 1, France has banned smoking in all outdoor areas frequented by children

France's smoking ban takes effect in some outdoor places

A new smoking ban took effect on Tuesday in France, barring smokers from lighting up in outdoor places where children are likely to gather, including beaches and parks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more details.

Europe, Spain and France

BBC on MSN · 19h

Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain and France

Two people were found dead by firefighters tackling a blaze in Spain's Catalonia region on Tuesday, as Europe endures scorching temperatures during the ongoing heatwave. In a statement, Catalan authorities said the two bodies were found after firefighters extinguished a fire in the Torrefeta area, near the town of Coscó.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

Two Die in Spain Wildfire, Two Deaths in France From European Heatwave

LONDON (Reuters) -Wildfires have killed two people in Spain and two others have died in France because of a heatwave that has gripped Europe and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.

Reuters on MSN · 12h

Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records

Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continued to grip much of Europe on Wednesday, triggering health alerts and forest fires and forcing the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.

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France's Le Pen hands Bayrou a lifeline, but budget will test her patience

French far right leader Marine Le Pen may have decided to let Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survive this time round, but his ...

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France Urgently Needs to Get a Grip on Finances, Auditor Warns

France must urgently take steps to rein in public finances or soon be forced into painful austerity, the country’s audit ...

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The mastermind behind the Tour de France route: ‘We have to find a little subterfuge’

Thierry Gouvenou used to get paid to ride the Tour de France in the 1990s — now his job is to decide which roads the modern ...

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France must better regulate private Catholic schools, lawmakers say after abuse scandal

France must better regulate private schools and allow prosecutions for abuse of pupils whenever it was committed, two ...

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Tour de France: What to know about this year’s showcase cycling race

Tadej Pogačar will look to add to his place in cycling history with a fourth Tour de France title. The 26-year-old Slovenian ...

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Tour de France 2025 preview: Schedule, stage guide, team rosters, riders to watch and more

The 112th Tour de France gets underway in Lille on Saturday. Here's a complete guide to one of sport's most prestigious ...

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All Blacks name four debutants to play depleted France

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has included four debutants in his match-day squad for the series-opening test against a ...

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Everything you need to know about the Tour de France

Usually held during the month of July, the Tour de France sees almost 200 cyclists race over 2,000 miles in just 23 days.

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