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Former EU Commission President Jacques Delors Dies At 98

Jacques Delors, a former head of the EU Commission and key figure in the creation of the euro currency, has died, his daughter Martine Aubry told AFP on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Fury over Macron's plan to remove undamaged stained glass windows at Notre-Dame

Architectural conservationists are up in arms over plans to take out stained glass windows undamaged during the fire at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris nearly five years ago and replace them with new designs.

Radio France Internationale

‘Intense’ ground fighting blocking aid deliveries in Gaza, UN warns – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war here and see all our Israel-Gaza war coverage here

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WHO says Gaza population in 'grave peril' as Macron calls for 'durable ceasefire'

French President Emmanuel Macron told Israel Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in a call of the need to work towards a durable ceasefire "with the help of all regional and international partners," the French presidency said. Macron's call came as the head of the World Health Organization warned that the population…

France 24

French actors come to Depardieu’s defence amid new rape and sexual assault allegations

Fifty figures from the French entertainment world signed an open letter published Monday defending actor Gérard Depardieu as he faces more than a dozen rape and sexual assault allegations spanning two decades. Most of the accusations have come from those he worked with, with one actress saying his reputation in…

France 24

Dozens Of French Actors Denounce 'Lynching' Of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced film legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and is facing a litany of other sexual assault claims.

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Dozens of French actors denounce 'lynching' of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced cinema legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims.

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Plane held in France for four days over human trafficking is redirected to India

Flight from UAE to Nicaragua was grounded during a refuelling stop in rural France

The Independent UK

Macron talks with Jerusalem patriarch and expresses 'great concern' about Gaza Catholic parish

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed "great concern" about a Catholic parish in war-torn Gaza with the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, his office said on Sunday

Radio France Internationale

Plane carrying over 300 Indian passengers grounded in France on suspicion of human trafficking

Two taken into custody as French authorities investigate ‘anonymous tip-off’

The Independent UK

France's undocumented migrants face uncertain future under new immigration law

Despite facing serious labour shortages, the French government passed a more restrictive immigration bill this week after watering down measures that would have streamlined the legalisation of foreign workers. But some of the law's new provisions may still offer a glimmer of hope for the country’s hundreds of thousands of…

France 24

France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel

France has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Niger after they were asked to leave by the country’s new military rulers, ending years of on-the-ground support

The Independent UK

Macron's new health minister implicated in luxury gifts scandal

France's new health minister, Agnès Firmin Le Bodo, on Friday confirmed she was among several pharmacists under investigation for allegedly accepting gifts from one of the country's top laboratories. Firmin Le Bodo was appointed after her predecessor resigned in protest at the government's contentious new immigration law.

Radio France Internationale

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest of honor at India's Republic Day celebrations

India has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest at the country’s national day celebrations next month

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Ukraine hit by Russian drone; Macron urges continued support

Russian aggression continues as Ukraine faces drone attacks and strikes in its eastern regions. Meanwhile, the mysterious disappearance of Alexei Navalny r...

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As France moves to limit the rights of migrants, research reveals just how reliant on them it is

Once again, France finds itself in the grip of a political crisis. After the pension reform of June, which prompted more than one million people to take to the streets, president Emmanuel Macron’s framework immigration bill passed on Tuesday December 19. It will now be sent to be reviewed by…

France 24

Macron accused of doing far-right’s bidding with stricter immigration law

French President Emmanuel Macron is under renewed fire after urging his minority government to vote for a strengthened immigration bill that was endorsed by the far right. The late Tuesday vote, which divided Macron's coalition MPs and prompted his health minister to resign a day later, was heralded by far-right…

Radio France Internationale

Gaza aid, fight against terror on menu for Macron's Christmas visit to Jordan

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting an air base in Jordan this week to mark the holidays with French forces deployed abroad. As well as reiterating France's commitment to fighting terrorism, he is also expected to highlight French humanitarian efforts for civilians caught up in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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In pandering to the far right on immigration, Macron has handed it a victory. Take note, Britain

Desperate to fulfil a campaign promise, the French president has accepted an impractical, repressive bill praised by Marine Le Pen, says John Lichfield, a journalist based in France

International Business Times

Macron Under Fire For Remarks Defending Film Icon Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday faced accusations of siding with sexual aggressors after saying film icon Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims, was the target of "a manhunt".

Radio France Internationale

French union urges civil disobedience to denounce Macron's immigration law

France's powerful CGT trade union has called for nationwide "civil disobedience" following the adoption by parliament of an immigration law designed to toughen conditions for foreigners living in or moving to France.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ‘Very serious’ ceasefire negotiations in Gaza face impasse

Hamas has said it will not discuss releasing more hostages until Israel ends its war, while Israel has vowed to continue ‘to the end’. Plus, the women who fought back against a couch-surfing predator

The Guardian - UK

Snow White, tricky shapes and a dog in a church – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

Radio France Internationale

Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape

French President Emmanuel Macron said French film star Gerard Depardieu – accused of rape – had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexism. But Macron's stance has been met with anger by those who say he is undermining the cause of eradicating violence…

France 24

No more 'propaganda soup': Poland works to de-politicise state media

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 21 December 2023: French papers react to President Emmanuel Macron's attempts to defend his hardline immigration bill. In Iran, a young woman forced into child marriage is executed for killing her abusive husband. Papers in Poland are marking the end of "propaganda soup" on state…

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