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France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

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France charges four over failed attack on US bank

French authorities charged Wednesday a young man and three minors in connection with an attempted attack against a Bank of America branch in Paris, as investigators explored suspicions a pro-Iran group was involved.

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Coach Desabre salutes ‘pride of a generation’ after DRC seal World Cup spot

As the Democratic Republic of Congo qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, captain Chancel Mbemba credited the team's French head coach Sébastien Desabre's mantra of modesty and hard work for their success.

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Artemis heads to the Moon as old rivals race to stake their claim

As NASA counts down to sending astronauts back to the Moon under the Artemis programme, countries are racing to secure their place in the lunar future – laying plans to build infrastructure on the surface and exploit its resources. More than 60 years after John F Kennedy called for cooperation…

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France plans inquiry as cost of nuclear waste project hits €33bn

After France raised the cost of its Cigéo nuclear waste storage project to €33.3 billion, an increase of more than €8 billion, authorities are preparing to open a public inquiry into the plan – which has long faced opposition from anti-nuclear groups.

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France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of key energy routes, as tensions continue to ripple across the region.

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Three men on trial over extremist plot to overthrow German government

Three men with alleged ties to a German extremist group that plotted to overthrow the government and kidnap a minister have gone on trial in Munich this Wednesday.

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Sudan: rebels using sexual violence in Darfur as 'war weapon', says MSF

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militia groups are using sexual violence as a 'weapon of war' in Darfur to control civilians, according to medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in a major report.

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France denies blocking US flights as Israel cuts defence ties

France has pushed back against criticism from the United States and Israel over military flights and arms ties, with Washington accusing Paris of blocking US planes and Israel saying it would stop buying defence equipment from France.

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Cadmium warning triggers backlash from France's organic farmers

Organic farming is at the centre of a growing row in France, after health authorities said produce grown to organic standards may be just as contaminated by cadmium – a toxic heavy metal linked to cancer and bone disease – as conventional agriculture. The finding has prompted pushback from the…

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French Senate backs plan to restrict social media for children

France’s Senate has voted to ban social media for children under 15, but legal disagreements with the government could complicate plans to bring the measure into force by September.

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DRC and Iraq book 2026 World Cup spots after inter-confederation play-off wins

Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq secured berths at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday following victories over Jamaica and Bolivia respectively in the two inter-confederation play-off finals.

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Senegal doubles jail terms for same-sex relations amid crackdown

Senegal has enacted a new law that doubles prison sentences for same-sex relations and extends penalties to those accused of promoting homosexuality. The move has drawn strong international criticism while reflecting broad political support at home.

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EU probes French aid to EDF over the construction of new nuclear reactors

French plans to support state-owned energy giant EDF in building six new nuclear reactors will face scrutiny from the EU, Brussels has said. The European Commission will assess whether the proposed backing for the electricity provider complies with EU state aid rules.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Sweden and Czech Republic reach 2026 World Cup

Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the Czech Republic advanced to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Tuesday night following European play-off final wins.

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UNRWA chief steps down, seeks probe into killing of hundreds of staff in Gaza

The outgoing chief of UNRWA – the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees – has called for an independent probe into the deaths of hundreds of staff in Gaza, warning that unchecked violence and impunity risk fuelling a wider regional crisis.

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New Saint-Denis mayor sues TV channel CNews over racist comments

Bally Bagayoko, the first mayor from the hard-left France Unbowed party to win a major French city, has filed a lawsuit against television channel CNews for airing racist comments about him.

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Bucha’s dead demand justice as Europe stands with Ukraine four years on

A delegation of European diplomats were in Ukraine on Tuesday to mark the four-year anniversary of the Bucha massacre and reaffirm their support for the country as it enters its fifth year of war with Russia.

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Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals

World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.

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France’s top magazine publisher Prisma Media to cut 40 percent of staff

France’s leading magazine publisher, Prisma Media, has announced plans to cut nearly 40 percent of its workforce by the end of this year in order 'to restructure'.

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The Kenyan landlords helping fight gender-based violence

In Kenya, charities are working with landlords to fight gender-based violence – in particular the domestic violence experienced by women living in overcrowded, impoverished areas.

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CAR strongman Touadéra sworn in for third term on promises of security, peace

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has pledged to buttress security and peace as he was sworn in for a third term on Monday, in one of the world's poorest and most volatile countries.

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'Paris, I'm ready': Céline Dion announces comeback concerts in Eiffel Tower message

Quebec-born star Céline Dion took over the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Monday evening with the broadcast of a special message to announce her comeback to the stage following a six-year break. The mega star said she would perfom ten concerts exclusively in France to celebrate her 58th birthday in…

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Ghana football bosses sack head coach Addo after fourth straight defeat

Otto Addo has been dismissed as Ghana head coach after a damaging run of four straight defeats, with the Black Stars now facing a race against time to appoint a successor ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama.

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Macron visits Japan, South Korea for talks dominated by Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan for a visit that was initially aimed at strengthening partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation, but is now set to be dominated by the war in the Middle East. He will conclude his trip later in the week in South Korea.

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