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Rising drug crime reshapes politics in France’s port city of Brest

Brest, the once sleepy port city at the far western tip of France, is facing a rise in drug trafficking – and as a result, shootings, stray bullets and open street dealing have become a part of life in the city of 140,000 people, and are reshaping the political debate…

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'Moment of truth' as France seek record Six Nations crown in clash with England

France face England on Saturday night with a chance to clinch a record eighth Six Nations title, after last week’s defeat to Scotland ended their hopes of a Grand Slam.

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Iran says no one can exclude it from World Cup after Trump warning

Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump's warning that their "life and safety" would be at risk in the US.

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French soldier killed in Iraq as pro-Iran group vows to hit France's interests

A French soldier has been killed and several wounded in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed, describing the attack as "unacceptable". It is France's first military death in the Middle East war, in which at least 2,000 people have been killed since the United States…

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Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris as part of EU tour to bolster war effort

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday as part of a European tour to drum up vital support from allies in the war effort against Russia, amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.

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Canadian, German and Norway leaders hold Arctic security talks

Canadian, German and Norwegian leaders will meet in the Norwegian Arctic on Friday to discuss the region's fragile security situation, against the backdrop of a large NATO exercise.

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Haiti earthquake survivor prepares to make history at Winter Paralympics

Para skier Ralf Etienne, who lost his leg in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, will on Friday become the first person from the country to compete at a Winter Paralympic Games. He told RFI it's a chance to showcase his home nation's strength and resilience on the world stage.

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'If the Strait of Hormuz were to remain closed, we would face a major crisis'

The war in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets as the tensions spillover into the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transportation routes. Former French economy minister Eric Lombard tells RFI the situation could trigger a major global economic crisis if it…

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Podcast: Middle East war, women in politics, Khomeini's last days in France

France's balancing act in the Middle East war. Convincing women to run in France's local elections. And the French village where Iran's first supreme leader spent his last months in exile.

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Screen and music icon Barbra Streisand to get Cannes festival's top prize

Legendary American actress and singer Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or award at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May, joining New Zealand director Peter Jackson in taking the French festival's top accolade.

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French UN aid worker among three killed in DRC drone strike

A French aid worker for the United Nations children’s agency Unicef and two other people were killed in a drone strike on a residential building in the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Climate watchdog urges France to set roadmap to phase out fossil fuels

France’s top climate advisory body on Thursday called on the government to set out a precise roadmap for phasing out coal, oil and gas, warning that the country's "ambitious" climate targets will need clearer political backing and stronger implementation.

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Senegalese MPs vote to double jail terms for same-sex relations

Senegal's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of a new law that doubles the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison. MPs also backed a move to hand jail terms of between three and seven years to people who promote or finance same-sex relationships.

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France's local elections: who are the contenders in the battle for Paris?

The Socialist Party took control of Paris in 2001, after 130 years of right-wing dominance, but now the controversial 12-year legacy of Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo has fuelled bids for a change of direction. We look at the six main contenders in the upcoming municipal elections and the issues they're…

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TotalEnergies caps petrol and diesel prices at French service stations

French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday it will cap petrol and diesel prices at its service stations in mainland France for the next three weeks, as oil prices surge amid the conflict in the Middle East.

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Nearly 20,000 French nationals brought home since start of Middle East war

Nearly 20,000 French nationals have been repatriated from the Middle East since war erupted on 28 February, according to the government. Some 400,000 French citizens lived in or were visiting countries in the Gulf and Middle East when the United States and Israel launched their strikes on Iran.

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War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, as Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets that sent prices spiking above $100 a barrel.

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War disrupts fertiliser supplies and puts food security at risk

With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security.

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Super sub Kvaratskhelia helps PSG crush Chelsea in Champions League rout

Current title holders Paris Saint-Germain obliterated Chelsea 5-2 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night to take command of their last-16 tie in the 2026 Champions League. PSG sub Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice after entering the fray in the 62nd minute.

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France backs emergency release of oil reserves as supply fears grow

France, which holds the G7 presidency, said Wednesday that major economies were ready to act to stabilise oil markets as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its second week and disrupts supply.

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France’s local elections: for voters, security comes first

According to polls recently published in France, security is the main expectation French voters have of their mayors, regardless of their political affiliation. In Portes-lès-Valence, a town of just over 10,000 inhabitants located in the south-east of France, local elections candidates have made security their central campaign theme.

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Cocaine flowing through West Africa 'fuelling corruption and crack use'

An increase in cocaine trafficking through West Africa is fuelling corruption in some countries, reaching the highest levels of government, a report published this week warns. At least 30 percent of cocaine bound for Europe now passes through the region, while growing volumes of the drug are also being consumed…

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Fears of renewed conflict drives rising numbers of Tigrayans to flee Ethiopia

Residents have begun fleeing the regional capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region amid fears of a return to open conflict, as tensions that have been building for weeks show no sign of easing. The prospect of renewed fighting has revived memories of the devastating war that gripped the area between 2020…

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Tabouret drums up France's third gold at 2026 Winter Paralympic Games

Karl Tabouret won France's third gold medal of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Wednesday, with his victory in the men's 10km cross country race.

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Champions League: PSG boss Enrique calls for cool heads in Chelsea clash

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique warned his players to maintain their poise during the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea in Paris on Wednesday night.

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