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US tariffs on European goods jumped to 20 percent on Wednesday, hitting everything from French wine to German cars. Brussels is firing back with its own measures, opening a wider trade fight that could hit key industries in France and across Europe.

While much of the world has left capital punishment behind, the most recent report by Amnesty International shows executions last year reached their highest level globally in almost a decade, while a number of African nations are considering reintroducing the death penalty.

The European Union faces a formidable challenge in bolstering its defence capabilities without dependence on the United States, following President Donald Trump's persistent calls for Europe to shoulder a greater share of the burden. Meanwhile, transatlantic trade relations are deteriorating, as Trump imposes punitive tariffs that could potentially impact arms…

"Major failures" in the French government's oversight of the 2023 Rugby World Cup led to heavy financial losses and left the French Rugby Federation in difficulty, the state's financial watchdog said on Tuesday.

Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that it shot down a Malian drone.

Veteran film star Robert de Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival which starts on 13 May.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Hamas "must have no role" in governing Gaza after the war ends, as he signed new strategic partnership deals with Egypt and discussed plans to rebuild the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Differences within the EU over how to respond to President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs were laid bare during a meeting of the bloc’s trade ministers on Monday. France urged the EU to contemplate retaliatory measures against American digital services, a move that sparked opposition from Ireland, which is deeply…

Thousands of supporters of France's far right National Rally gathered on 6 April at Place Vauban, near the golden dome of Les Invalides and the tomb of Napoleon.