

Liz Alderman
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Paris Makes ‘Summer Terraces’ a Permanent Part of Cafe Culture
The neighbors may complain about the noise, but outdoor spaces that bloomed under a pandemic program are now a permanent and vibrant fixture of city...

U.K. Inflation Eases to 6.8% as Energy Prices Fall
The slowdown in price pressures comes as wages are rising at a record pace, which could lead to further increases in interest rates by the...

Lebanon Freezes Accounts of Riad Salameh
The action comes days after a U.S.-led coalition accused Riad Salameh of decades of corruption to enrich himself at the expense of his country.

French Journalists Call Off Strike, Failing to Block ‘Far-Right’ Editor
Reporters and editors at a leading newspaper, Le Journal du Dimanche, ended a 40-day walkout, but many were expected resign.

Wheat prices jump after Russia pulls out of the Black Sea grain deal.
Wheat futures rose more than 4 percent, raising fears of an increase in global food inflation.

A French Newsroom on Strike After Appointment of ‘Far-Right’ Editor
Journalists at a leading newspaper, Le Journal du Dimanche, have walked out over fears that Geoffroy Lejeune will turn it into a ring-wing platform.

Eurozone Slipped Into Recession Early in the Year
A weak recovery has been underway since then, but growth is expected to remain tepid for the remainder of the year.

Macron Faces Fresh Test as Outlook for French Finances Dims
S&P Global restated a negative outlook for France’s ability to repay mounting debt. Two other ratings agencies have lowered their views in recent weeks.

Eurozone Inflation Rate Falls to 6.1 Percent in May
The rate of price increases slowed to an annual rate of 6.1 percent in May, but food costs continued to keep inflation uncomfortably high.

The Eurozone Economy Shows Signs of Modest Growth
The countries that use the euro recorded economic expansion of 0.1 percent in the first quarter, a slight improvement over the previous quarter’s flat output.