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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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 26

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”.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 26

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”.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 26

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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25

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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25

Champions League: PSG boss Enrique says no resting on laurels against Monaco

Paris Saint Germain head coach Luis Enrique urged his players to avoid trying to defend their slender lead and target victory in Wednesday night's second leg of their Champions League last-16 play-off against Monaco.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25

Champions League: Prestianni suspended for Benfica clash in Madrid over race row

Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni will miss his side’s Champions League play-off tie at Real Madrid on Wednesday night, after European football chiefs suspended him for one match following allegations that he racially abused Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25

Louvre set for fresh start as leadership change follows string of scandals

After months of scandal and scrutiny, the Louvre is preparing for new leadership as France moves to restore confidence in its most visited museum, as the museum president resigns.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25

Upmarket French store BHV opens fast-fashion Shein outlets outside Paris

Shein boutiques will open in five regional BHV stores on Wednesday, four months after the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant’s first Paris outlet sparked an outcry.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25

French actors slam 'systematic plundering' of voices and images by AI tools

Ahead of the 51st César Awards on Thursday, France's biggest film awards, 4,000 French actors and filmmakers have condemned "systematic plundering" of their work by artificial intelligence tools, which reproduce their voices or images.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25