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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1380, Bertrand du Guesclin, French nobleman and knight (born 1320) passed away. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743) passed away. In 1858, Stewart Culin, American ethnographer and author (died 1929) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 2005, Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
I Flew to France to Learn About Clarins’ New Double Serum Eye—Here’s What I Learned

Plus, my honest thoughts on the revamped formula.
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CNN
· Jul 7, 2026
Video: Macron’s sunglasses are back
French President Emmanuel Macron has been spotted wearing his now-viral aviator sunglasses again. The Élysée says they’re back because of “an eye problem,” while the glasses themselves have become an unexpected fashion phenomenon.
DNyuz
· Jun 22, 2026
Where the Cannes Lions jet-setters eat, drink and stay on the Riviera
As the world’s biggest brands, A-listers and power players descend on the French Riviera for Cannes Lions, Page Six asked a luxury travel expert where the jet set is checking in, dining out and escaping the crowds this summer. Jack Ezon — the founder and managing partner of Embark Beyond, a lifestyle partnership specializing in []
Daily Mirror
· Jul 7, 2026
Foreign Office updates France travel advice as country hit by wildfires ahead of summer
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The Root
· Jul 7, 2026
Teyana Taylor, Cardi B and More Black Celebs Who Slayed at Paris Fashion Week
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Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
LIVE: Patrouille de France conducts ceremonial flyover for Liberté250
The Patrouille de France conducts a ceremonial flyover as part of the Liberté250 mission, highlighting the historic relationship between France and the United States. The flyover passes key landmarks including Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, and the National Mall. #PatrouilleDeFrance #France #CeremonialFlyover #Liberté250 #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
The Local France
· Jul 3, 2026
French Expression of the Day: Ne pas avoir la langue dans sa poche
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BellaNaija
· Jul 10, 2026
Coral-Red Chanel, Sculptural Natural Hair & Burgundy Lips: Lupita Nyong’o at The Odyssey Paris Premiere
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Al Arabiya English
· Jul 7, 2026
Macron in Sunglasses Once Again
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
How live screenings of Paris Fashion Week are making fashion more accessible
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The Underdogs of Paris Haute Couture Week
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· Mar 16, 2026
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Naomi Watts’s Blurred Lip Proves the Trend Works at Every Age
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· Jun 27, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
Disney's new supernatural series 'The Doomies' draws from real French folklore
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· Jun 27, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
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Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years
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