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New French PM Chooses Cabinet After Macron Promotion

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was on Wednesday choosing his cabinet team after his stunning promotion by President Emmanuel Macron to become the youngest French head of government.

International Business Times

Iran must stop 'destabilising acts' to avoid regional escalation says French FM

France's foreign minister told her Iranian counterpart Saturday that "Iran and its affiliates" must stop "destabilising acts" that could spark a broader conflict in the Middle East amid the war in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels

The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…

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France to sanction some extremist Israeli settlers for 'unacceptable violence'

France is to sanction certain extremist Israeli settlers, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Tuesday, denouncing "unacceptable" violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Radio France Internationale

The UK and France reiterate that Russia's invasion of Ukraine must end in failure as US aid falters

Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure

The Independent UK

France, UK To Support Ukraine 'For As Long As It Takes': Cameron

France and the UK will support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion "for as long as it takes", British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Tuesday, adding it was "essential" that President Vladimir Putin was defeated.

International Business Times

France urges Lebanese leaders to work on bringing calm along the border with Israel

France’s foreign minister is urging Lebanese leaders to work on reducing tensions along the border with Israel, warning that the raging Israel-Hamas war, now in its third month, could spread to other parts of the region

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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 100 as calls grow for Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks

Fatalities in last 24 hours come amid public anger over mistaken killing of three hostages by Israeli forces

The Guardian - UK

French Top Diplomat Calls For 'Immediate And Durable' Gaza Truce

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Sunday pressed for an "immediate and durable" truce in the Gaza war, saying "too many civilians are being killed" in the Palestinian territory.

International Business Times

French top diplomat in Israel to call for Gaza truce

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna arrived in Israel Sunday where she was due to press for an "immediate and durable" truce in the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Radio France Internationale

French foreign minister visits Lebanon in effort to contain Gaza conflict

France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon this Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.

Radio France Internationale

France Steps Up Mideast Effort With FM's Lebanon Trip

France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon on Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.

International Business Times

Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?

Pacific islands are looking to tradition to help address the climate crisis that threatens their existence.

Al Jazeera

France 'open to resettle' South Pacific islanders threatened by rising sea levels

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said she is open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to Australia’s recent agreement with Tuvalu.

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Australia and France sign military access agreement as post-Aukus tensions ease

Reciprocal access to military bases and training facilities to be granted in clear break from diplomatic rupture over failed submarine deal

AAP

Door ajar for Australia-Europe trade deal, says France

France remains hopeful of a free trade pact after negotiations with Australia broke down and its president opposed a South American bloc deal.

The Independent UK

French foreign minister says she is open to South Pacific resettlement requests due to rising seas

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says she is open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to Australia’s agreement with Tuvalu

AAP

France backs Australia lifting civil nuclear energy ban

Other nations should consider nuclear energy to help reach net-zero emissions by 2050, French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna says.

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AAP

Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.

France 24

Young French-Israeli hostages suffering 'psychological shock' after captivity

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told French broadcaster RTL that the hostages freed by Hamas were physically well but suffering "psychological shock" after their long captivity.

Radio France Internationale

France counting on 'joint efforts' with China to resolve Gaza, Ukraine conflicts

France's top diplomat called on Beijing Friday to be vigilant against China providing any direct or indirect support to Russia in its war on Ukraine.

The Independent UK

French foreign minister holds talks in China on climate and global tensions

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says France and China should work together to reduce global tensions and address issues such as climate change and biodiversity

France 24

World leaders hail Israel-Hamas truce deal, release of hostages

World leaders on Wednesday welcomed a truce deal between Israel and Hamas that agreed a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza, accompanied by the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in return for Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel. The agreement marks the biggest diplomatic…

The Independent UK

Live updates | Timing for the Israel-Hamas pause in fighting will be announced in the next 24 hours

A cease-fire agreement between the Hamas militant group and Israel has been confirmed by both parties, along with Washington and Qatar, which helped broker the deal that would bring a temporary halt to the devastating war that is now in its seventh week

Radio France Internationale

French foreign ministry opens investigation into former employee over 'anti-Semitic' vandalism

An investigation has been opened into the recruitment of a former foreign ministry employee seen in Paris tearing down portraits of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, shouting "Israel is a murderer," according to a statement from the Quai d'Orsay on Tuesday.

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