French

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Deaths rose 29% in the last week of June compared to the week before, with French health minister Stéphanie Rist adding there had been a "clear increase" in deaths among those over 45.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The French CAC 40 was up 0.4%, helped by a 1% gain for energy technology group Schneider Electric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The French health ministry said the figure was likely an "underestimate" and mortality would "therefore be higher than these initial figures".

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

When asked by French business newspaper Les Echos if she would take part in the French political debate if geopolitical turbulence eases, Lagarde said: “It’s possible.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

If the French loved Zeke, they adored Daniel.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness