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Palantir CEO Alex Karp says French restrictions on US software are ‘backfiring’

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said on Wednesday French restrictions limiting government use of US-made software were proving counterproductive. His comments followed France’s decision to replace Palantir with domestic provider ChapsVision at intelligence agency DGSI over data sovereignty concerns. Karp said Europe’s regulatory environment was hurting competitiveness.

France 24

French spy service drops Palantir in favour of French company, says Lecornu

The prime minister says he wants to build genuine digital and AI autonomy for France. The DGSI will instead use a different, this time French, company for data analysis.

Euronews

French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears

France is moving away from American AI technology for its intelligence services. The government announced it will stop using Palantir's data systems. A French company, ChapsVision, will now provide these critical services. This move aims to build national autonomy in the digital sphere. France is also investing heavily in its…

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France puts Freemason lodge ‘mafia’ on trial over murders and hit squads

Twenty-two people, including intelligence and police officers, are on trial in France over an alleged Masonic lodge assassin squad and mafia-style crimes.

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Why Europe's road to digital autonomy is long and winding

Rising tensions with the United States are pushing the European Union to make moves towards autonomy – including in the digital field.

Radio France Internationale

Russian nationals among 4 people arrested in France over espionage probe

French authorities have arrested members of a pro-Russia group over alleged links to espionage-related activities

The Independent UK

French police arrest four in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist Vladimir Osechkin

Vladimir Osechkin founded Gulagu.net, a rights group for prisoners in the notoriously tough Russian prison system.

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French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist Vladimir Osechkin

French police have detained four people suspected of plotting an attack on exiled Russian rights activist Vladimir Osechkin

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Free speech ‘prophet’ Michel Houellebecq is a fan of Trump and Brexit. His satirical final novel predicts political chaos

A few months ago, the president of prestigious French publishing house Gallimard reported that Meta’s generative AI tool had refused requests to write in the distinctive style of Michel Houellebecq, France’s most famous living novelist. It was deemed too offensive and discriminatory.

The Conversation

France Blames Russia's FSB For Star Of David Graffiti Campaign

France believes that Russia's security service FSB was behind a campaign in which Star of David graffiti were daubed on buildings in and around Paris last autumn, a French source said Friday.

International Business Times

Celine Berthon Made France's First Woman Spy Agency Chief

France appointed its first woman domestic intelligence chief Wednesday, with top police officer Celine Berthon stepping up to head the General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI).

International Business Times

France steps up plans to deal with Islamic radicalisation from the Caucasus

France will begin cracking down on foreigners flagged for radicalisation following the stabbing death of a teacher by a young man from the Russian republic of Ingushetia, who was already under surveillance.

Radio France Internationale

French schools honour teacher fatally stabbed in 'terror' attack

Schools across France on Monday held a minute of silence for the teacher stabbed to death in what President Emmanuel Macron called an act of "Islamist terror". Earlier in the day, Macron called for a "ruthless" government response to those in France with terrorist ideologies.

France 24

France puts 'ultra leftists' on trial for terrorism

Seven people accused of being members of an ultra-leftist group are in court on terrorism charges for allegedly organising attacks against the French police and military. While the Interior Minister has blamed violence during social protests on "ultra leftists", it is difficult to define them as a group, and terrorism…

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Freed French journalist calls for respect of press freedom after arrest

French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux, who was arrested over her report alleging that French intelligence was used by Egypt to kill civilians, denounced attacks on press freedom on Thursday following her release from custody.

Radio France Internationale

Rights groups condemn arrest of French journalist over Egypt spy report

Rights groups have condemned the arrest of French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux, who is being questioned in connection with reports that said French intelligence had been misused by Egypt to target smugglers on the Libyan border and kill civilians.

France 24

French journalist arrested for reporting on Egypt spy operation

A French journalist has been detained for reporting on leaked documents that claimed French intelligence was used to target civilians in Egypt, sparking accusations of an "unacceptable" attack on press freedom.

Radio France Internationale

French journalist arrested over report on Egypt spy operation

France was accused of an "unacceptable" attack on press freedom Tuesday after a journalist was arrested for reporting on leaked documents that claimed French intelligence was used to target civilians in Egypt.

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France's internal security chief warns of rise in far-right violence

France's top intelligence official has warned of the "very worrying resurgence" of violent actions by the ultra-right since the beginning of the year.

The Independent UK

Intelligence chief: Russian spy ring had 'source' in France

The French chief of counterintelligence has given new details about a Russian spy ring broken up last year by France

Asharq Al-Awsat

Frenchman, Moroccan Get Lengthy Jail Terms for Attack Plot in France

A Frenchman and a Moroccan received heavy prison terms on appeal Friday for an attack plot that was foiled after an intelligence agent posing as a militant infiltrated their cyber network, AFP reported. Yassine Bousseria, 42, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for participation in a terrorist conspiracy to…

Radio France Internationale

France expels six suspected Russian spies

France is expelling six Russians suspected of working as spies under diplomatic cover after the French intelligence services uncovered a clandestine operation on its territory, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

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