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Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon market pressure on industry

Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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Lone children held at UK-run detention centres in France 284 times last year

Refugee charities say the numbers revealed in freedom of information data are ‘shocking’

The Guardian - UK

Luis Enrique reveals Champions League final 'motivation' after Mikel Arteta's Arsenal prediction

Champions of England and France collide in heavyweight clash to be crown kings of Europe

Evening Standard

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Europe's population reckoning: How can the EU avoid falling off a demographic cliff?

It has been called Europe’s demographic time bomb: Older people are living longer, while younger people are having fewer children. Last year in France, for example, deaths outpaced births for the first time since the end of World War II, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call for "demographic rearmament".

France 24

Brazil’s 1998 World Cup Squad: Where Are They Now?

Brazil finished as runner-up at the 1998 World Cup after suffering a 3–0 defeat to hosts France in the final.

Sports Illustrated

Mahmood’s detention centre plan to stop migrants crossing Channel hit with legal challenge

A new detention centre for small boat migrants is under construction in northern France

The Independent UK

Kabwe, the African city where children carry the burden of lead poisoning

Located about 150 kilometres north of Zambia's capital Lusaka, Kabwe is considered one of the most polluted places in the world, following decades of lead and zinc mining. A simple blood test of two children confirms reports of severe lead contamination. FRANCE 24's Caroline Dumay, Stefan Carstens and Eunice Masson…

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France seeks investigation into Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

The French government is asking prosecutors to investigate Israel’s alleged violent mistreatment of activists from a flotilla to Gaza, potentially…

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TotalEnergies faces pressure at AGM over war gains and fossil fuel plans

Environmental groups are stepping up pressure on TotalEnergies ahead of its annual shareholder meeting in Paris on Friday, accusing the French oil and gas giant of profiting from the conflict in the Middle East while continuing to expand fossil fuel production despite France's climate commitments.

Radio France Internationale

France asks prosecutors to investigate Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

France's government is asking prosecutors to investigate Israel's alleged mistreatment of activists from a flotilla to Gaza

The Independent UK

Former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova fuels concerns over pro-Kremlin influence in French media

French officials and analysts are raising the alarm after former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova began appearing regularly on major conservative media outlets in the country. They warn that Kremlin-aligned narratives are gaining visibility ahead of crucial elections, testing the limits of free speech in France.

France 24

'It's unfair you can't do everything here': Education comes with exile in Martinique

Every year, 45 percent of university-bound students from France's overseas territories leave their island to pursue higher education. From Réunion to Guadeloupe, brain drain keeps growing, driven by a lack of opportunity. Nowhere is this more acute than in Martinique, which is on track to become France's oldest department within…

France 24

Trump sexual abuse accuser ‘under criminal investigation by DOJ’

PRESS REVIEW - Friday, 29 May, 2026: First, in the United States, the Department of Justice is reportedly opening a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll. In France, controversy has erupted over the way some media outlets have covered the latest heatwave. The sun has been beating down on the…

France 24

France to investigate treatment of nationals on Gaza flotilla after reports of abuse

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Friday that Paris had asked the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of nationals on board the recent flotilla ‌heading for Gaza. This comes after reports that activists were subjected to abuse while in detention, including humiliation, rape and acts of torture.

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'We Are Descendants of Human Beings': Tears in Parliament as France Repeals 1685 Slavery Law

France's parliament has unanimously repealed the 1685 Code Noir, a colonial law defining enslaved Africans as property, marking a symbolic step in acknowledging the nation's colonial past.

Evening Standard

Woman ‘betrayed’ as manhunt continues for released father who abducted son

Claire N’Djosse has not seen her son for almost two years

The Economic Times

Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new report

A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic competition arena in the Indian Ocean. This region is re-emerging as a key theatre, with China's energy dependence exposing vulnerabilities to rivals like India, France, and the US.

The Guardian - UK

Cuba used to have European friends – there’s a reason why even now they have deserted it too

Traditional allies are embroiled elsewhere while even Spain and France have bigger fish to fry with Trump says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

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The Economic Times

Gold edges higher as investors weigh US-Iran ceasefire deal reports, Fed rate outlook

Gold prices edged higher as investors weighed a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal against persistent inflation concerns and the prospect of prolonged U.S. interest rate hikes. Despite earlier dips, gold futures saw a modest increase, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. Other precious metals also experienced gains.

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Chilling Discovery In France Leads To Arrest Of Two Teens After Boy Is Found With Towel Around Neck

“What’s wrong with the world?” a netizen wrote in response to the case.

France 24

Temu faces €200m EU fine over toxic, unsafe products

The European Union has slapped a €200 million fine on Chinese retailer Temu for selling products considered toxic or unsafe, including baby toys and electronics. The e-commerce giant disputes the ruling, which came under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring online platforms to protect consumers from harmful content or products.…

The Economic Times

254-0 French Parliament votes to repeal law from slavery era

France's Parliament has voted to abolish the Black Code. This colonial law, enacted in 1685, treated enslaved people as property. For nearly two centuries after slavery's abolition, the law remained on the books. The National Assembly unanimously repealed the decree. Lawmakers acknowledged the deep historical impact of this legislation. The…

France 24

No love for Arsenal? English fans divided ahead of Champions League final

What exactly is the issue with Arsenal? Here in France, we just assume that everyone in England is enamored with the storied team of Arsène Wenger, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira…and all the other greats all the way to the team’s present French defender William Saliba. Ahead of the Champions League…

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Magnier stages third Giro win as Vingegaard powers on

France's Paul Magnier celebrated his third stage win in the Giro d'Italia while overall race leader Jonas Vingegaard was happy to protect his big advantage.

The Independent UK

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury

A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods

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