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Hezbollah Leader Agreed To Ceasefire Before Assassination

Hezbollah leader agreed to a ceasefire before being assassinated by Israel, involving US and France in negotiations.

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Macron hosts Francophone leaders in bid to boost French influence

President Emmanuel Macron hosts the "Francophonie" summit this week in a bid to bolster French clout in a conflict-ridden world, in particular Africa. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby, an ally of France and regular visitor to Paris, will be a prominent guest, as will Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Hezbollah Leader Agreed To Ceasefire Before Assassination By Israel

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah agreed to a 21-day ceasefire proposed by US and French leaders, but was assassinated before it could be finalized.

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Macron condemns Iran's attacks, mobilises French military in Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he strongly condemns Iran's latest attacks on Israel, adding that France has mobilised military resources in the Middle East.In a statement released Wednesday, Macron reiterated France's demand that the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah cease its terrorist actions against Israel and its population.

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What does the EU embezzlement trial mean for Le Pen and the French far right?

Marine Le Pen and other senior figures within France’s far-right National Rally party are standing trial on charges of having embezzled millions in European Parliament funds to finance the party’s own political activities. Marta Lorimer, lecturer in politics at Cardiff University, discusses what the trial could mean for the party’s…

France 24

World leaders call for de-escalation after Iran's missile attack on Israel

World leaders called for restraint on Tuesday after Iran launched its biggest missile attack yet against arch-foe Israel, while the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas hailed the attack, calling it "revenge for the blood of our heroic martyrs".

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France Postpones New Caledonia Election Amid Ongoing Tensions

France postpones New Caledonia election amid tensions between settlers and Kanak people, highlighting complexities in overseas territories.

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French Prime Minister Announces Belt-Tightening Measures To Tackle Debt

French Prime Minister Barnier addresses France's debt crisis, proposing tax measures amidst political challenges in a divided National Assembly.

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French PM Vows More Taxes And Spending Cuts Ahead Of Budget Fight

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and spending cuts Tuesday to reduce a "colossal" debt, in a policy address that met with a raucous reception from lawmakers who could topple his government at any time.

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Le Pen goes on trial for alleged misuse of EU funds in case that could derail her career

Leader of the far-right National Rally says outside court: ‘We have not violated any political and regulatory rules of the European parliament’

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson suspected Emmanuel Macron was 'weaponising' Channel small boats crisis to punish UK for Brexit

Former Prime Minister accuses French leader of allowing migrants to cross Channel to ‘punish’ Brexit Britain

Evening Standard

Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

The stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as she and other officials from the French far-right party National Rally go on trial over accusations of embezzling European Union funds

The Independent UK

France's new hardline interior minister stirs controversy just days into job

France's new "top cop" – the incoming Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau – has been quick to set out his three priorities: "Order, order ... and order".

Radio France Internationale

Fate of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah unknown as Israel targets group's headquarters in Beirut

Israel launched massive air strikes on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut late Friday, with Israeli media reporting that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was targeted in the strikes. An Iranian government source said Tehran was trying to confirm Nasrallah's whereabouts. The latest bombardment – the most powerful in the Lebanese capital in…

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Macron and Trudeau pledge common front on economy, language

During talks in Ottawa, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have expressed their shared vision on several topics – from working towards "open and decarbonised" economies and promoting the French language, to calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Macron begins Canada visit focused on French connection and AI

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Canada for a visit that will focus on the promotion of French language and artificial intelligence.

The Guardian - UK

US thwarts French and British push for Lebanon ceasefire call at UN

Washington says Israel has legitimate security problem and more complex diplomatic agreement is required

France 24

Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza and limiting UN veto power: Takeaways from Macron’s speech at the UN

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly and reiterated his unwavering support for Ukraine, but also called for Israel to end its “escalation” in Lebanon and suggested that the UN Security Council limit veto power in certain cases. Here are the…

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Macron urges Iranian leader to ease Lebanon tensions, halt support for Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron has pressed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to leverage Iran’s influence to de-escalate the conflict in Lebanon, where Israel has intensified its strikes on Hezbollah.

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France has 'one of the worst deficits' in its history, minister says

France now has "one of the worst" public deficits in its modern history, the newly-installed Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Antoine Armand said Tuesday. He also confirmed that new taxes on the wealthy and big businesses are on the table to get finances back in order.

France 24

‘Restore order’: France's new Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau signals rightward shift

Staunch conservative Bruno Retailleau has quickly shown his hardliner credentials as France’s new interior minister by taking a tough stance on immigration, crime and defending secularism.

Radio France Internationale

Where did France's culture of political compromise go, and is it coming back?

It took France nine long weeks to form a government after parliamentary elections delivered a deeply divided National Assembly with no faction able to govern alone. The new prime minister has called for compromise – but that won't be easy in a country where meeting in the middle is often…

The Independent UK

New Caledonia marks anniversary of French colonization with tight security and simmering tensions

New Caledonia has marked the anniversary of its French colonization with tight security and simmering tensions between the pro-independence Indigenous Kanak people and the white settler communities loyal to Paris

The Independent UK

France has a new government. Can it solve the New Caledonia crisis after months of deadly unrest?

Tensions have been rising in the French Pacific territory New Caledonia after four months of deadly unrest

The Guardian - UK

French interior minister vows to ‘restore order’ as critics warn of shift to right

Appointment of Bruno Retailleau is most striking example of reactionary right taking power, says Socialist leader

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