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France 'determined' to recognise Palestinian state

France is "determined" to recognise a Palestinian state, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, condemning Israel for the "indefensible" situation in Gaza created by its military campaign and humanitarian blockade.

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Britain, Canada, France threaten sanctions against Israel over Gaza

The leaders of Britain, Canada and France threatened sanctions against Israel if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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French government accused of top-level cover-up in Nestlé water scandal

The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, an investigation by France's upper house of parliament said Monday.

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France aims to attract €20 billion in fresh investment at 'Choose France' summit

France is poised to cement its status as a top investment destination with a surge of international deals announced at this year’s high-profile 'Choose France' which took place outside Paris.

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Sudan's army chief Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister

Former UN official Kamil Idris has been named Sudan’s new prime minister, as the country’s warring factions continue to battle for control amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.

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Retailleau wins leadership of Les Républicains party, paving way for 2027 presidential bid

Bruno Retailleau has won a decisive victory to lead the centre-right Les Républicains, signalling a revival for the party and positions him as a key figure to watch ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

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Far right gains in Portuguese polls as PM holds on

The far-right Chega party climbed to joint second place in Portugal's snap general election, posing a major challenge for Prime Minister Luis Montenegro as he prepared on Monday to lead another minority government.

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Postcard from Cannes #3: Surfing a wave of French cinematic nostalgia

American director Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague and Sylvain Chomet’s Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol – both of which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival at the weekend – prove that the art of making cinema is an endless source of inspiration.

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France pressures Israel to resume full humanitarian aid to Gaza

Amid escalating tensions and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, France is calling for immediate and unhindered aid access. With Israel agreeing only to a limited reopening of supply routes, international concern is mounting over the risk of famine and the fate of civilians caught in the conflict.

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EU and UK reunite in London for talks on diplomacy and defence

A landmark UK-EU summit gets underway in London on Monday, marking the start of a potential reset in relations five years after Brexit. The meeting, hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is the first of its kind since Britain formally left the EU in 2020.

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Pro-EU mayor narrowly ahead in Polish election: exit poll

Pro-EU Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski was tipped to narrowly win the first round of Poland's presidential election on Sunday and face a runoff against nationalist Karol Nawrocki on June 1, an exit poll showed.

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Zelensky briefs US's Vance in Rome ahead of Trump-Putin telephone call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the upcoming telephone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a brief meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Rome on Sunday, a senior Ukrainian official told French news service AFP.

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Wild chimpanzees beat the bush telegraph using tree-root rhythms

Chimpanzees don’t just drum on tree roots for fun — they do it in rhythm, and they may be using it to send messages through the forest.

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French schooner Tara charts a course for change ahead of UN oceans summit

The French research vessel Tara is sailing the French coast to push for stronger ocean protections ahead of next month’s United Nations summit in Nice. The schooner left Brittany in March and is stopping in ports around the country to raise awareness about climate change, pollution and threats to marine…

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Romanians vote in tense run-off between pro-Trump nationalist and pro-EU centrist

Romanians began voting on Sunday in a tense presidential election rerun — a close contest between a supporter of US President Donald Trump and a pro-EU mayor, which could reshape the course of the key NATO member that borders war-torn Ukraine. RFI English's Jan van der Made went to meet…

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How an RFI investigation helped return an ancient treasure to Benin

In Benin, a 'kataklè' – a ceremonial stool, and the final piece of the royal treasure of Abomey – has been returned by Finland, 133 years after being looted by French troops and later transferred to the National Museum of Finland. It's a journey that began with an investigation triggered…

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Kenyan politician, lawyer for Tanzania opposition leader arrested

Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, a presidential candidate who also represents opposition figures on trial in neighbouring countries, was arrested in Tanzania on Sunday, a spokesperson told AFP.

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Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass begins in St Peter's Square

Leo XIV's inauguration mass began in St Peter's Square on Sunday, attended by hundreds of dignitaries including US Vice President JD Vance and tens of thousands of faithful.

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Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun

Nicusor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, won a tense rerun of Romania's presidential election on Sunday ahead of nationalist George Simion, near complete results indicated.

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Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with opera-techno fusion

Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event.

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Polish presidential vote tests whether PM's European vision is Trump-proof

Poles were voting on Sunday in a presidential election that will decide whether Warsaw follows the pro-European path set by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, or take a step towards bringing back the nationalist admirers of US President Donald Trump.

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Romania at a crossroads: confronting communist nostalgia on election day

As Romanians head to the polls in a pivotal presidential election, the country’s struggle to come to terms with its communist past is taking on new urgency. The legacy of Ceausescu’s regime, and the nostalgia or disillusionment it inspires, now shapes debates about national identity and the direction Romania will…

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Paris to open Seine for swimming this summer after century-long ban

One year after the Seine took centre stage at the Paris Olympic Games, hosting open water swimming and triathlon events, public swimming is set to return to the river – for the first time in more than a century.

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European and Arab leaders call Israel to stop the attacks in Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also called for "pressure on Israel to halt the massacre in Gaza" during the Arab League summit in Baghdad, where Arabs and UN leaders voiced similar calls. Italy's government on Saturday also upped its exhortations to Israel to stop deadly military strikes in Gaza, with…

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Hollywood and the mafia myth: how Italian organised crime went global

The Cosa Nostra in Sicily, the Camorra in Naples and the 'Ndrangheta in Calabria – by far the most powerful, but also the least known – are Italy’s three main mafia groups. In an interview with RFI, French criminologist, economist and mafia specialist Clotilde Champeyrache paints a picture of misunderstood…

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