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Jean-Paul Aron's classic study 'The Art of Eating in France' argues that the guillotine and the French Revolution gave rise to French cuisine and the invention of the restaurant. With hundreds of noblemen and women executed, their chefs lost their employers and opened eateries, transforming how the French dined out. The book, first published in the 1970s, is being revisited by readers.

A French-language essay titled 'La colonisation sans le dire' is being shared online, arguing that colonial dynamics of domination, exploitation and inequality persist today under capitalism, without being openly named. The piece links colonization to contemporary issues including immigration, human rights, ecology, war and economic injustice, framing decolonization as an ongoing concern.

French tennis player Luca Van Assche is trending across several countries, including France and the United States, alongside coverage of the Shanghai Masters. Related reports note Daniel Altmaier opened the tournament with a comeback win. Fans are following early-round results as the ATP Masters 1000 event in Shanghai progresses.

Ecosia, the Berlin-based search engine that plants trees with its profits, is replacing French AI startup Mistral as its model provider with Chinese open-source models. The move by one of Europe's most visible alternative search engines is drawing attention as a sign of how open-weight Chinese models are winning users over closed European and American rivals, and as debate continues over Europe's AI competitiveness.

Bpifrance has opened its large 'Relancer le pays' event, themed around 'culot' — boldness or daring. The public investment bank's gathering, led by chief executive Nicolas Dufourcq, brings together business and public figures to discuss how to restart and strengthen the French economy. The event is drawing attention as a high-profile showcase for French entrepreneurial ambition and industrial revival.

Esteban Ocon, who is leaving the Haas team, has said publicly that he deserves to remain on the Formula 1 grid. The French driver is speaking out as his future in the sport is uncertain heading into the next season. His comments come as teams finalise their driver line-ups, with attention on whether another seat will open up for him.

French submarine and naval defence contractor Naval Group is expanding its commercial push across Europe, aiming to win contracts as governments raise military budgets. The move comes amid a broad European drive to strengthen maritime capabilities and reduce reliance on external suppliers, with rising defence spending opening new opportunities for naval shipbuilders across the continent.

Al Jazeera has published a detailed, open-access analysis examining how much France spends on education compared with other European countries. The article is being shared for its documented, data-driven comparison of French education budgets against the rest of Europe, with readers highlighting its accessibility and thorough sourcing.

France's education ministry says 224 schools are fully closed and 151 have reopened partially, stressing that 94% of schools nationwide remain open either fully or partially. The figures cover disruptions affecting French schools, with the ministry keen to emphasise that the vast majority of institutions are still operating normally despite the closures.