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Louvre remains shut for a second day as police hunt jewel heist gang

The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed for a second day on Monday as police continued their hunt for the gang who stole priceless pieces of royal jewellery in a daring raid. France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said he would tighten security outside cultural institutions as a result.

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Lebrun brothers shine as France claim European team table tennis crown

Brothers Alexis and Félix Lebrun starred for France in the 3-0 sweep past Romania to claim the country's first European team table tennis championship in 27 years.

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The football academy giving South Sudan's youth an alternative to gang life

Years of civil war and economic crisis have left young people in South Sudan with a legacy of violence and poverty – and with opportunities scarce, street gangs have flourished. RFI met one former gang member who believes football can offer marginalised youth a brighter future.

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Morocco's under-20 World Cup triumph gains royal seal of approval

King Mohammed VI of Morocco led the tributes on Monday after the country's under-20 side beat Argentina 2-0 to lift the World Cup for the first time.

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BNP Paribas found liable for atrocities in Sudan under Bashir regime

A US jury has held French bank BNP Paribas responsible for helping to sustain Sudan’s brutal regime under deposed leader Omar al-Bashir, awarding damages to victims of its atrocities.

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French nuclear giant Orano to face trial over 2010 Niger hostage case

French nuclear group Orano is to stand trial in Paris over claims it failed to protect staff from a 2010 Al-Qaeda kidnapping near its uranium mine in Niger.

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Back from the brink, the bearded vulture makes a cautious return to French Alps

In a hidden valley in the French Alps, conservationists are quietly raising Europe’s largest bird of prey – the bearded vulture – once wiped out from these mountains. After a century away, it is once again soaring again over the Alps, but its comeback still depends on human care.

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Paris police hunt Louvre thieves after priceless jewels vanish in daring heist

French authorities have launched a major investigation after thieves stole jewels of 'inestimable value' from the Louvre Museum.

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France fall short as Colombia snatch U-20 World Cup bronze

Bernard Diomède’s young French side battled bravely but couldn’t find a way past Colombia, settling for fourth place at the Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

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Sarkozy set to begin jail term over Libyan funding scandal

Nicolas Sarkozy is set to enter prison after his conviction over alleged Libyan funding, marking an extraordinary chapter in modern French politics.

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Biopic reanimates Marcel Pagnol’s pioneering creative career

French playwright and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol’s prolific career is brought to life in the animated biopic A Magnificent Life. Hand drawn by director Sylvain Chomet, the film shows how embracing technology can be the key to telling a story.

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Morocco face serial victors Argentina in U-20 World Cup showdown

Morocco's teenage stars will face six-time champions Argentina on Sunday in the final of the under-20 World Cup – with Morocco's team playing against a backdrop of Generation Z-led protests over issues including government spending on sporting events at the expense of public services.

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Iran scraps nuclear limits as France spearheads renewed push over 2015 deal

Iran has marked the anniversary of the 2015 nuclear deal by declaring and end to restrictions on uranium enrichment, but has pledge its commitment to diplomacy.

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France’s economy minister warns latest credit downgrade a 'wake-up call'

A fresh downgrade to France’s credit rating has sharpened calls for action in Paris, with ministers urging unity to get the 2026 budget over the line.

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Why haven't Uefa and Fifa suspended Israel from international competitions?

Pressure is mounting on international football authorities to exclude the Israeli national team from their tournaments, following the United Nations declaration that Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip. But despite protests by fans and players, governing bodies show few signs of taking a stand.

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France and the EU deficit limit

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about France’s budget deficit. There’s a lovely French poem, your answers to the bonus question on “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and a perfect musical dessert from Erwan Rome on “Music from Erwan”. All that and…

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Turkey ready to help rebuild Gaza, but tensions with Israel could be a barrier

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey wants to take part in rebuilding Gaza and is ready to join a peacekeeping force once the fighting ends, however analysts warn strained relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv could stand in the way.

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How Madagascar's new leader Randrianirina rose from prison to presidency

Madagascar’s new head of state is a soldier, not a seasoned politician. Propelled into power by a military mutiny that joined forces with a youth-led protest movement, Colonel Michael Randrianirina is now custodian of a fragile peace in one of the world's poorest countries.

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Microchip factory in Netherlands caught in tussle between Europe, China and US

Dutch authorities have, for the first time ever, invoked Cold War-era legislation to take control of a Chinese-owned microchip factory – prompting backlash from China. The move underlines the intensifying competition between the United States, China and Europe for global leadership in semiconductor technology.

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UN accuses France of 'serious violations' of the rights of child migrants

France has committed "serious and systematic" violations of the rights of unaccompanied migrant children, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has found.

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EU to boost security independence and Ukraine ties with €1.5bn defence plan

As the European Union agrees on a €1.5 billion programme to boost its defence industry, the question now is whether this initiative can deliver the strategic autonomy Brussels is seeking – and quickly enough to meet the bloc's mounting security challenges.

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French massacre of WWII African riflemen premeditated, covered up: report

French forces' 1944 massacre of African World War II troops demanding pay in Senegal was "premeditated" and covered up, with previous death tolls vastly underestimated, according to a paper submitted to the Senegalese president, an exclusive copy of which was obtained by AFP.

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Amid political uncertainty, French households are saving at near-record levels

French households are saving at near-record levels, putting aside nearly 19 percent of their income since the start of the year. While the country has historically had a high savings rate, the increase reveals unease about the future and growing uncertainty around France's social safety net.

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Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, three days after the army seized power following mass protests that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the country.

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KISS guitar legend Ace Frehley dies aged 74

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons led the tributes on Friday for fellow KISS founding member Ace Frehley who died on Thursday at the age of 74.

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