Critics argue that the French government should intervene to prevent the sale of Sanofi’s Doliprane painkiller to U.S. private equity

Critics argue that the French government should intervene to prevent the sale of Sanofi’s Doliprane painkiller to U.S. private equity

French drugmaker Sanofi’s announcement that it will sell a majority stake in its consumer health division to a US investment fund has sparked a new wave of political backlash, with concerns about the loss of control over essential medications. Paris is being urged to block the sale by using its powers to safeguard strategic sectors, … Read more

Donald Trump throws French fries while visiting McDonald’s

Donald Trump throws French fries while visiting McDonald’s

“ Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took over the fry station at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania before holding an impromptu news conference through the drive-thru window. As onlookers watched, Trump learned how to prepare fries, expressing surprise that he didn’t have to touch them with his hands. He even joked about the expertise required to … Read more

French government acquires shares in Sanofi division to facilitate €15.5bn agreement with US.

French government acquires shares in Sanofi division to facilitate €15.5bn agreement with US.

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The government of France is taking a small stake in Sanofi’s consumer healthcare business as the French pharmaceutical group nears a politically sensitive deal to hand control of the unit to US private equity group … Read more

Insightful new French series exposes false victim of Paris attacks

Insightful new French series exposes false victim of Paris attacks

Olivia Salazar-Winspear and Dheepthika Laurent are reviewing the latest releases on television. They delve into “The Confidante”, which is Max’s inaugural French series revolving around a woman who deceives her way into a support group formed after the Bataclan terror attack in Paris. Additionally, they discuss Cate Blanchett’s role in Alfonso Cuaron’s gripping psychological thriller … Read more