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Homes are built into the rugged landscape on March 12, 2025, in Nuuk, Greenland. The self-ruling Danish territory and world's largest island has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight as U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to acquire it, citing its strategic value, drawing objections from Danish and Greenlandic leaders. In his State of the Union address, Trump said the US needed Greenland for national security and would "get it one way or the other," but added that he supported Greenlanders' right to determine their own future. The territory holds its general election on March 11.

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French president touches down in Greenland, in solidarity with territory eyed by Trump

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‘I was free to recreate myself’: This American woman says that relocating to France at the age of 80 saved her life

A historic collection of gold coins, collected by Paul Narce, were discovered hidden in his house in Castillonnès, France.

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Huge coin collection found hidden in house’s walls sells for nearly $3.5 million

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 5: Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates his goal during the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal match between Spain and France at Stuttgart Arena on June 5, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Maciej Rogowski/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

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Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

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What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II

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Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag goes on sale

Paris Olympics 2024: News, features, interviews and videos

The American dream of an all-US men’s semifinal is snuffed out in Paris as Tiafoe and Paul go down at Roland Garros

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Asian painters were ‘othered’ in Paris a century ago. Now, the art world is taking note

Two dead and 500 arrested in France during PSG win celebrations

How a banner honoring PSG manager Luis Enrique’s daughter put the Champions League final into perspective

From spoiled superstars to hunger and hard work: How PSG changed its image

‘It really fits us’: They traded South Florida for the South of France

PSG manager Luis Enrique hopes to celebrate Champions League win in memory of daughter

Macron’s marital shove disappears from French airwaves

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A staff sweeps a clay court during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

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Video The iconic clay courts of the French Open are barely made of clay at all 2:39

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 30: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Musk, who served as an adviser to Trump and led the Department of Government Efficiency, announced he would leave the Trump administration to refocus on his businesses. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Video Trump responds to viral video showing French President Macron’s apparent shove from wife 0:34

Video captured Brigitte Macron apparently shoving husband Emmanuel

Video Video of Brigitte Macron ‘pushing’ President Macron fuels Russian disinformation 1:33

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Video Why guests keep breaking the rules on this red carpet 2:27

Video Video shows pregnant daughter of crypto exec escaping kidnapping in Paris 1:22

Video Kim Kardashian tells court that she thought her assailants would kill her 1:17

Video Video shows worldwide demonstrations on May Day 1:03

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Video Video shows Russia’s deadliest attack on Kyiv in months 1:49

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This photograph taken in Beziers, southern France, on June 4, 2025 shows the access pages of pornographic sites Pornhub, Youporn and Redtube. French visitors to the Pornhub and Youporn, adult sites operated by parent company Aylo, will be greeted with a message denouncing the country's age verification requirements, the company said.

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Pornhub exits France, its second-biggest market, over age verification law

Tariffs got you down? How to substitute American alternatives for European wines

Excessive regulation could ‘kill’ AI industry, JD Vance tells government leaders at Paris summit

French AI chatbot taken offline after wild answers led to online ridicule

Champagne sales sink because people don’t want to celebrate

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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes US President-elect Donald Trump to the Élysée Palace in Paris on December 7.

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Trump returns to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris

Macron’s Paris invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump

Trump to travel to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening

Trump selects Jared Kushner’s father, Charles Kushner, for ambassador to France

Biden planning to convene ‘European Quad’ during Germany visit this week, officials say

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Summer Mcintosh broke another world record at the Canadian Swimming Trials on Monday, this time in the 200m individual medley.

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Summer McIntosh breaks another world record, smashing decade-old 200m individual medley mark

Soccer players given two-game bans after concealing anti-homophobia badge

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

France’s Lois Boisson entered Roland Garros as the world’s No. 361 player. She’s become the host nation’s Cinderella story

The American dream of an all-US men’s semifinal is snuffed out in Paris as Tiafoe and Paul go down at Roland Garros

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Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag goes on sale

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Asian painters were ‘othered’ in Paris a century ago. Now, the art world is taking note

Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years

‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones