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France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

French officials have denied claims by the office of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's that France has excluded South Africa from the list of invitees to June's G7 leaders' summit in Paris under pressure from Washington, saying Kenya has been invited instead.

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G7 unity tested as US envoy Rubio faces pressure from allies on Iran

G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, with concern also intensifying over the extent of cooperation between Russia and Tehran.

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Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil

Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France's all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil as two of the leading World Cup contenders faced off in a glamour friendly in the United States on Thursday.

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How Hezbollah is rebuilding its military power despite political isolation

Hezbollah is facing growing isolation in Lebanon, with political leaders and the government turning against it. But despite that pressure – and heavy losses in war – the group has continued to show unexpected strength on the battlefield.

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Lens criticise decision to postpone game before PSG Champions League clash

French football chiefs on Thursday granted Paris Saint-Germain's request to postpone their Ligue 1 clash with title-chasing Lens so they can prepare for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Liverpool – a decision Lens said it disagreed with.

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Podcast: French Greens, skiing's melting future, nuclear radio hoax

A look at France's local elections, and what happened to the 2020 "green wave". The small French ski resort fighting to keep its slopes open despite diminishing snowfall. And the 1946 radio programme that was accused of causing a nuclear scare.

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Macron leads national tribute to reformist ex-PM Lionel Jospin

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Lionel Jospin as a reformer during a memorial service on Thursday at Les Invalides in Paris for the former prime minister, who died on Sunday aged 88.

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Greenpeace France announces job cuts amid falling donations

Environmental campaigning NGO Greenpeace France announced plans on Thursday to cut 32 jobs, to compensate for a fall in donations since 2022.

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EU votes to ban AI 'nudifier' apps after explicit deepfake outrage

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a ban on artificial intelligence tools that generate sexualised deepfakes without consent, as lawmakers also voted to delay key parts of the EU’s landmark AI law. The move follows outrage over explicit fake images produced using Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok.

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Grape seed found in medieval hospital toilet reveals 600-year pinot noir history

A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still being used to make pinot noir wine, researchers have found.

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G7's top diplomats head to French countryside to discuss Iran crisis

Foreign ministers from the G7 group are meeting near Paris from Thursday, with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the United States on the war in the Middle East.

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France boss Deschamps urges players to embrace Brazil challenge

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to embrace the challenge of facing Brazil on Thursday night in a friendly match as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

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'Return hubs' for undocumented migrants clear EU parliament hurdle

European Union lawmakers cleared the way on Thursday for tougher penalties for undocumented migrants and their potential deportation to so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc.

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UN backs resolution calling slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday voted to designate the transatlantic African slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity" – despite opposition from the United States and abstentions from the United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states.

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French tennis star Fils advances to semi-final at Miami Open

French tennis player Arthur Fils saved four match points on Thursday to reach his first Masters 1000 semi-final with a three-set win.

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Global trade tensions test WTO as reform battle begins in Yaoundé

Trade ministers from 166 countries are gathering in Cameroon’s capital this week for a high-stakes World Trade Organisation meeting – with divisions over reform, digital trade and development raising doubts about whether the body can adapt to a rapidly changing world.

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US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman because of an addictive design of their social media platforms, ordering the companies to pay $6 million in damages, including $3 million in punitive damages.

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No oil, no gas: Hungary's Orban tightens the screws on Ukraine

Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday that Budapest would phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine, the latest broadside in a bitter dispute between the two countries over a damaged pipeline carrying Russian oil.

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France sees sharp rise in cadmium exposure from everyday foods

Cadmium exposure is rising in France, with nearly half of adults exceeding safe levels because of contamination in everyday foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes and vegetables, health authorities have warned – calling for urgent action to cut the risks linked to the cancer-causing metal.

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UK seeks 'value for money' to renew France migrant deal

The United Kingdom's Labour government said on Tuesday it wants "long-term value for money" as it seeks to renew a 2023 migration deal with France set to expire next week.

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UN to vote on resolution calling slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The United Nations General Assembly is due to vote on Wednesday on a resolution that would designate the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" – a move supporters describe as historic, and essential to global healing.

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New Caledonia face Jamaica in hunt for glory at World Cup

The finest footballers from the French territory of New Caledonia take on Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz on Thursday in a match that could lead to a place for the first time at the football World Cup.

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France signs charter with dating apps to fight homophobic ambushes

France’s top dating apps have signed a government charter to help tackle homophobic ambushes, after one case was recorded every four days in 2024, the ministry in charge of fighting discrimination said on Wednesday. The agreement sets out measures to improve reporting, data sharing and user safety.

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Inflation in France jumps as Iran war hits growth and spending

France is heading for a sharp rise in inflation this spring as soaring oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran erode household purchasing power, with growth expected to slow in early 2026, the national statistics agency said.

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French judge probes ex-EU border chief over claims of crimes against humanity

A French judge will investigate claims brought by an NGO that the former head of the European Union border agency, Frontex, was complicit in crimes against humanity, a judicial source has said.

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