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Prime Minister Barnier warns France faces severe budget crisis as government talks stall

France’s budgetary crisis is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned on Wednesday in his first public statement since taking office – emphasising the need for a clearer picture of the country's financial health.

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Archaeological dig at Notre Dame may finally unravel centuries-old mystery of poet's burial

A centuries-old mystery surrounding a poet buried in Notre Dame in Paris could be close to being solved thanks to archaeological digs at the famous cathedral.

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Study reveals microplastics can enter human brain through nasal pathway

Microplastics can reach the human brain through the nasal passages, raising significant health concerns, a new study has found.

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Tunisia’s presidential campaign continues amid protests over restricted freedoms

In Tunisia, the presidential election campaign kicked off on Saturday, ahead of the vote scheduled for 6 October. Only three candidates are in the running for the presidency. Meanwhile, some activists have begun protesting, raising concerns about a "climate of fear".

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Beirut gripped by fear as Hezbollah vows revenge for deadly pager attack

People in the Lebanese capital Beirut, reeling after Tuesday's unprecedented attack targeting Hezbollah, are living in shock, anger and fear of what may come next as the group vows reprisals against Israel, RFI's correspondent in the city reports. France has suspended all flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv until Thursday…

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Malian capital Bamako 'under control' after surprise Islamist attack

Authorities in Mali say the capital Bamako is "under control" following an early morning attack on Tuesday in which shots were fired at a gendarmerie building and a military zone near the city’s airport. The al Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (Jnim) has claimed responsibility.

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Dominique Pelicot admits to rape, acknowledges decade-long sexual abuse of wife

During his first testimony in a French court, Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging his wife to allow himself and dozens of strangers to sexually assault her, confessed to being "a rapist" and admitted that Gisèle Pelicot "did not deserve" the nearly ten years of abuse she enduredd.

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Impeachment proceedings against France's Macron pass first hurdle

The bureau of France's National Assembly has validated an impeachment procedure brought by hard-left MPs against President Emmanuel Macron. It's an unprecedented move in France, but it is highly unlikely the head of state will fall.

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EU chief von der Leyen unveils new team with women in key posts

The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has named her team, which will lead the EU's most powerful institution for the next five years. While the number of women falls short of the gender parity she aimed for, they've been handed the lion's share of top roles.

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UK uses funds from scrapped Rwanda deportation plan to boost border security

The UK has redirected nearly 90 million euros from the abandoned Rwanda deportation scheme to fund technology and staff as part of the new Border Security Command (BSC) aimed at combatting people-smuggling gangs, the interior ministry said Tuesday.

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Severe flooding in northeast Nigeria impacts one million, sparks disease, food shortage fears

Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in northeastern Nigeria, impacting over one million people and raising concerns about the spread of diseases and widespread food shortages. Authorities are currently working to coordinate relief efforts for those affected by the disaster.

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France probes online threats against Afghan taekwondo fighter Marzieh Hamidi

Paris prosecutors are investigating online threats against female Afghan taekwondo fighter Marzieh Hamidi, who fled to France in 2021 after the Taliban seized power in Kabul.

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French church knew of sexual abuse by late priest Abbé Pierre, bishop says

The head of the French bishops’ council has admitted that several of its officials were aware of Abbé Pierre's alleged sexual abuse of women for decades. And while “measures” had been put in place to address the priest's behaviour, it continued until his death in 2007.

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French jihadist suspected of links to Charlie Hebdo attack goes on trial

French jihadist Peter Cherif, who was close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at headquarters of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, went on trial on Monday in Paris, accused of criminal association with a terrorist enterprise.

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Prosecutor requests trial of woman suspected of murdering 12-year-old in Paris

The Paris prosecutor has called for a trial of the woman suspected of the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Paris in 2022 – a case that shocked France and sparked outrage over the government’s handling of immigration.

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Macron nominates Sejourne as EU Commissioner after Breton's surprise exit

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed Stephane Sejourne, the country's outgoing foreign minister, to replace Thierry Breton as its European commissioner, after Breton announced he would be quitting, claiming EU chief Ursula von der Leyen had asked Paris to withdraw his candidacy.

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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to issue biometric passports from new alliance

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will soon introduce new biometric passports issued by their new alliance, after their withdrawal the West African Ecowas bloc earlier this year.

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French nationals urged to avoid Venezuela after foreigners detained

France has called on its nationals to avoid travelling to Venezuela unless they absolutely have to after Venezuelan authorities said they had arrested six foreigners for allegedly plotting to “destabilise” the country.

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France's foreign ministry unveils two-year gender equality strategy

France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has adopted a new ‘action plan’ for professional equality between men and women for the period 2024-2026, which is intended to be ‘more ambitious’ than a previous gender parity programme.

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Death toll rises as storm Boris lashes central, eastern Europe

One person has drowned in Poland and an Austrian fireman has died responding to floods, authorities said Sunday, as Storm Boris lashed central and eastern Europe with torrential rains. The deaths bring the overall toll from the storm to seven, with thousands evacuated across the continent.

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'Dahomey' film invites colonial past to speak through Benin's stolen treasures

In her award-winning documentary Dahomey, director Mati Diop imagines the voice of royal treasures looted from West Africa by European colonisers and only recently sent back to their homeland in present-day Benin. She tells RFI she hopes it will prompt reflection on displacement, exile and return – not just of…

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Zimbabwe to cull elephants to tackle drought, food shortages

Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, a move that will also allow it to tackle a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said this week.

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Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt: French authorities

Eight migrants died early Sunday when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said, less than two weeks after the deadliest such disaster this year.

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Future of Olympics in doubt as climate change drives up temperatures

The soaring impact of climate change could turn the Olympics into a test of endurance not just for athletes but for organisers of future summer Games, who may find it less and less feasible to host them.

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'Voice' of Notre-Dame Cathedral ready to ring out again as bells return

Eight bells known as the "voice" of Notre-Dame Cathedral have returned to Paris, as the Gothic church prepares to reopen following a devastating fire in 2019.

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