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New French PM takes office as ‘Block Everything’ protests rock country – as it happened

Sébastien Lecornu appointment comes amid protests across France including 1,000 demonstrators trying to enter Gare du Nord station in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Lecornu sworn in as prime minister as clashes erupt across France

Nearly 300 people were arrested in France on Wednesday as “Block Everything” demonstrations disrupted transport and public services in cities across the country, authorities said. The unrest coincided with the inauguration of Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s fifth prime minister in under two years.

Radio France Internationale

Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is in survival mode. How did France’s political paralysis get so bad?

Over the past year, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as one of the most influential leaders on the global stage.

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Emmanuel Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister of France

Lecornu was already tipped for the position last year and will succeed François Bayrou who was ousted after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.

Euronews

New prime minister named by Macron amid political turmoil in France

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The Independent UK

Macron names Sebastien Lecornu as new French prime minister

A longtime Macron loyalist, Lecornu is now France's fourth prime minister in barely a year

The Independent UK

Emmanuel Macron appoints his third prime minister in a year

Sébastien Lecornu, a presidential ally, is tasked with bringing France’s divided parties together to pass a budget

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Khamenei says Iran will strike back if US hits again in first remarks since ceasefire

Iran’s supreme leader says attack on US base in Qatar was ‘slap to America’s face’

The Guardian - UK

'Win-win partnership': French companies to manufacture drones in Ukraine

The Russian invasion in 2022 and Ukrainian resistance for over three years have transformed drones into one of the most strategic weapons of the 21st century. However, according to the military, France was until now "insufficiently prepared" for this upheaval in warfare.

Euronews

French dockers refuse to load cargo of machine gun parts bound for Israel

Dockworkers at the port of Marseille-Fos have refused to load a container allegedly containing parts for machine guns destined for Israel, citing opposition to the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza. The French defence ministry insists the components are sent to Israel for assembly and then sent back to France, or…

Radio France Internationale

Greece signs deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greece has signed a deal for the purchase of anti-ship missiles from France, as it seeks to bolster its defenses in a procurement program aimed mainly at addressing tensions with neighboring Turkey

The Independent UK

Trump says he hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Putin visits Kursk as Trump threatens consequences if ceasefire not agreed

Russian president hopes army on brink of ‘fully liberating’ border region after recent advances; Trump says he could ‘do things financially’ if Moscow rejects truce. What we know on day 1,114

The Guardian - AU

France and EU move to secure Ukraine minerals, as US pushes for deal

France and the European Union are mobilising to secure access to Ukraine’s valuable mineral resources, despite pressure from Washington, which is pushing for mineral deals with Kyiv as a form of repayment for military aid.

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France hands over Port-Bouët military camp to the Ivorian army

In a symbolic ceremony this Thursday, France will officially transfer control of the Port-Bouët military camp to the Ivorian army. This marks a significant milestone in the restructuring of France's military presence in Africa. The handover reflects the evolving nature of military cooperation between the two nations and takes place…

The Independent UK

NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting

Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Radio France Internationale

France's defence minister calls on Gulf states to aid Lebanese forces

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu is urging Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for securing border areas after Israel's war with Hezbollah.

Radio France Internationale

France backs UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid Israel's Hezbollah offensive

France's armed forces minister has stressed that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFL) will remain in place as Israel expands its targets across the country in a bid to neutralise the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah.

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Macron dismisses Russia’s ‘ridiculous’ remarks suggesting Paris had a role in Moscow attack

French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Thursday as “ridiculous” Russia's defense minister's remarks suggesting Ukraine and France could had a role in last month's deadly Moscow concert hall attack.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine

Russian defence minister has first phone call with French counterpart since 2022; Russian drones hit Kharkiv, killing five, says regional governor. What we know on day 771

Radio France Internationale

France to send ageing armored vehicles, advanced missiles to Ukraine

Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu has confirmed France will deliver hundreds of old armoured vehicles and new surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine for its war against Russia.

The Guardian - UK

At least two people killed in Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy network

Lviv governor says more people may be under rubble after cruise missile attack as Moscow ratchets up targeting of infrastructure

France 24

France to deliver old armoured vehicles, new missiles to Ukraine

France will deliver hundreds of old armoured vehicles and new surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine in its war against Russia, French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Sunday. The announcement came as a Russian cruise missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine’s western Lviv region killed one man, while another man died…

France 24

French arms companies to manufacture directly on Ukrainian soil, defence minister says

France is planning to have some of its arms manufacturers produce much-needed military equipment directly on Ukrainian soil to help the country in its war against Russia, Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

France ups military ties with Armenia with first ever visit by a defence minister

France's Sebastien Lecornu travelled to Armenia Thursday on the first trip by a French defence minister to the South Caucasus nation. It comes as tensions rise with Yerevan's historic rival Azerbaijan, and as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Armenia's leader in Paris.

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