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French citizens 'a priority' as Israel and US strike at Iran - defence chief

France's priority in the wake of air strikes launched by the Israel and the United States on Iran will be to protect its citizens and forces in the Near and Middle East, said defence chief Alice Rufo on Saturday.

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PSG to face Chelsea in Champions League last 16 after spat with Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco return to Ligue 1 duties this weekend, against Le Havre and Angers respectively, following a two-game clash in the Champions League which left Monaco licking their self-inflicted wounds and PSG in a knockout tie against Chelsea.

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French group SEB plans to cut up to 2,100 jobs worldwide

French consumer appliances group SEB said Wednesday it was targeting 2,100 job cuts globally including 500 voluntary departures in France as part of a major restructuring.

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Signs of recovery as flood-hit regions given disaster status in western France

Nearly 300 municipalities across western France are set to receive natural disaster status, as authorities point to the first clear signs of improvement following weeks of relentless rain and flooding.

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France names new culture minister as Dati turns attention to Paris mayoral race

The presidency on Thursday announced that Catherine Pégard, a former magazine editor and former head of the Palace of Versailles, will take over the coveted culture portfolio from Rachida Dati. The reshuffle has already been overshadowed by a heated row in the Paris mayoral race, in which Dati is running.

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Former president Clinton to be questioned by US Congress over Epstein files

As a Congressional investigation into connections with Jeffrey Epstein gathers momentum, United States lawmakers turn their attention to former president Bill Clinton on Friday, a day after his wife Hillary, former US secretary of state, appeared before the House Oversight Committee.

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EU will provisionally apply contested South America trade deal

The European Commission announced Friday it will provisionally implement a mammoth trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, prompting a public split between its two largest member states France and Germany.

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Jim Carrey unmasks French connections as he receives honorary César award

Hollywood star Jim Carrey spoke about his French origins – and joked about his language skills – during an emotional speech, after receiving an honorary César from the French Film Academy at the awards ceremony on Thursday in Paris.

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How America lit the fuse on Iran's nuclear programme

Iran and the United States made "significant progress" during talks in Switzerland on Thursday, according to mediators, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations in Austria next week.

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Kenya to offer patients free six-month HIV 'breakthrough' prevention jab

Kenya's health authorities have begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug delivered by injection that offers protection for six months. The treatment will be available free of charge to eligible patients, making Kenya one of the first countries to introduce this new prevention therapy.

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Drone incident near French carrier in Sweden points to possible Russian link

A suspected Russian-linked drone incident near a French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters has underlined rising tensions and evolving security threats Europe's Baltic region.

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French utility giant Engie to buy leading UK electricity distributor

French utility firm Engie has announced it will buy the British electricity distributor, UK Power Networks, for €10.5 billion as part of its strategy to weather variations in the energy market due to geopolitics.

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Record killing of journalists reveals rising global threat to press freedom

A report published on Thursday has found a sharp rise in journalist deaths worldwide, underscoring the increasing dangers of reporting, particularly from conflict zones, even as the need for reliable information becomes ever more pressing.

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Fate of French prisoners in Iran unclear after French court convicts Iranian woman

A French court has sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of promoting terrorism. The case is being linked to possible negotiations with Iran over the release of two French citizens detained in Tehran.

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Environmental reporting varies sharply across French media, study shows

A new study has revealed significant disparities in the way the French media reports on environmental issues, with overall coverage remaining limited, particularly in France’s regional newspapers.

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Epstein files reveal links to Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire circles of power

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara – according to emails and financial records related to the convicted sex offender released by the United States…

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Germany's Chancellor Merz kicks off China visit with landmark Airbus deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began his pivotal visit to China by announcing a significant Airbus order from Beijing, which is poised to purchase up to 120 aircraft, including A320neo and A350 models.

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South Korean director Park Chan-wook to preside at Cannes film festival

The Cannes film festival has appointed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook as president of the jury for its 79th edition, a move organisers say is “a first for Korean cinema”.

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Rachida Dati resigns as France's culture minister to focus on Paris mayor campaign

Rachida Dati has resigned as culture minister to focus on her campaign to be elected mayor of Paris, which she describes as “the battle of my life”.

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EU to support France’s wine sector, under pressure amid drop in demand

France’s struggling wine sector is set to receive fresh European Union subsidies as policymakers respond to falling demand, shifting trends and mounting trade pressure from United States tariffs.

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PSG draw with Monaco to advance to Champions League last 16

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday night, following a 2-2 draw with Monaco at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

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Macron urges France's political parties to come clean on ties to violent fringes

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged parties across the political spectrum to disclose their links with groups advocating violence.

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Ghana's foreign minister urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaian POWs

Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia.

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French Senate backs New Caledonia reform, but consensus remains elusive

France’s Senate has approved a controversial constitutional reform aimed at reshaping the future of New Caledonia, setting the stage for a political battle as the bill heads to the National Assembly.

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Madagascar charts new course with France, after meeting Putin in Moscow

French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar's interim leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, held talks and agreed to "renew" ties on Tuesday, despite steps taken by the former French colony to draw closer to Russia.

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