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Why does the scent of classic perfumes change over time?
Scent restorers' mission is to modify the composition of a perfume while preserving its identity and uniqueness. It's a delicate task, given the fragile olfactory balance of a fragrance, but a necessary one to protect consumers from allergens. -
France's reindustrialization faces a long and bumpy road ahead
The government's record of jobs created and factories opened since 2017 is positive, but according to a report commissioned by the treasury, the goal of raising the share of French industry from 10% to 15% of GDP by 2035 is unachievable. -
Macron and Scholz coordinate to present united front toward China
The French president and the German chancellor dined in Paris on Thursday, May 2, to take stock of major issues, including Europe's stance toward Beijing. -
Former Trump adviser recounts fear over 'Access Hollywood' tape during presidential campaign
Hope Hicks was a key player in the final stages of Trump's successful 2016 presidential campaign when hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels were allegedly made. -
Succès Masra, opponent turned prime minister: 'Change is inevitable in Chad'
On May 6, Chad's leading opposition figure – who became prime minister in January – will face off against the president of the transition, Mahamat Idriss Déby, in a presidential election that promises to be more open than expected. -
The false and obscene Spanish story of the Ravensbrück brothel
In a bestseller she claims is based on historical fact, writer Fermina Cañaveras wrongly depicts a Spanish deportee who was supposedly forced into prostitution. -
EU-Lebanon deal aims to prevent Syrian refugees from reaching Cyprus
The European Union plans to allocate €1 billion in aid to Beirut in exchange for cooperation from the Lebanese authorities in curbing illegal immigration to Europe. -
Kenya hit by 'one of the most violent' El Niño episodes since 1950
At least 29 of the country's 47 counties are affected by heavy rains. Kenya's death toll from flooding has risen to at least 188 since March. -
Canada: Three arrested over killing of Sikh activist
Canadian broadcaster CBC said Friday, May 3, that the suspects are facing first-degree murder and conspiracy charges. -
Hamas sending delegation to Egypt for truce talks
Foreign mediators have been waiting for a Hamas response to a proposal to halt the fighting for 40 days and exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners. -
Belgium's ports drowning under glut of Chinese electric cars: 'Some are parked here for a year, sometimes a year and a half'
Due to China's overcapacity in production – as it aims to capture a quarter of the European electric vehicle market – the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge are inundated. -
Tense working climate, suspicions of tax evasion: Disney France caught in a storm
A new redundancy plan at Disney France, a subsidiary of the entertainment giant, is causing confusion and unease among employees. -
How Macron wants to 'Europeanize' nuclear deterrence
The French president is looking to extend France's nuclear deterrent capability in light of Donald Tump's possible return to the White House and the ongoing war in Ukraine, experts say. -
Xi Jinping in Paris: 'It's a slap from Macron,' say France's Uyghurs
While several Western countries, including the United States, France and the United Kingdom, have denounced an ongoing 'genocide' against the Uyghurs, the Chinese president is due to land to make a state visit to Paris on Monday and Tuesday. -
The gradual erosion of British trade since Brexit
The UK's trade in goods has fallen by 10% since 2019, while that of the other G7 countries has risen by 5%.