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Rare phone call between French, Russian defence ministers

France and Russia have had different takeaways from a phone call on Wednesday between French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu – a rare instance of high-level contact between the two countries, whose relationship has been strained by the war in Ukraine.

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After 75 years of mutual defence, NATO eyes an uncertain future

Seventy-five years after it was founded on 4 April 1949 in the wake of World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation – better known as NATO – is bigger than ever. But allies worry that a rising current of isolationism in American politics could lead to a drop in…

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Russia Warns France Against Sending Troops To Ukraine

Russia warns France over potential troop deployment to Ukraine, highlighting tensions and geopolitical complexities.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine

Russian defence minister has first phone call with French counterpart since 2022; Russian drones hit Kharkiv, killing five, says regional governor. What we know on day 771

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France Denies Russian Claim Of Discussion On Potential Ukraine Talks

Russia said that its defence minister Sergei Shoigu and French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu discussed the potential for talks on the Ukraine conflict during a rare telephone call on Wednesday, a claim that Paris immediately denied.

International Business Times

Nigeria’s star goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie dreams of Olympic glory in Paris

Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie, voted Africa’s best goalkeeper in 2023, has also been a key player for Paris Football Club (Paris FC) since 2020, helping the team to a clear victory (3-0) over Montpellier last weekend. Her Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, face South Africa on April 4 and…

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French, Russian Defence Ministers Hold Rare Talks After Moscow Attack

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in rare telephone talks that France is ready to step up exchanges to battle "terrorism" after the deadly Moscow attack claimed by Islamic State.

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Global Survey Reveals Financial Stress, Retirement Concerns Plague Adults Worldwide

Insights from a comprehensive survey spanning nine countries reveal widespread financial stress and retirement challenges globally.

International Business Times

France condemns killing of Gaza NGO workers as US pressed to toughen stance with Israel

France's Foreign Minister Sébastien Séjourné has held talks with his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Paris after a Washington-based NGO was struck by an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza, adding pressure on the United States to toughen its stance in the war between Israel and Hamas.

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How anti-Americanism shaped France's Russophile elites

President Emmanuel Macron’s call for Europe not to rule out sending troops to Ukraine to defeat Russia marks a turning point in France's decades-long "unhealthy fascination" with the country and its strongmen, argues journalist Elisa Vidal. So what's been driving the charm?

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World Bank, UN estimate Gaza infrastructure damage at $18.5 billion

A new report by the World Bank and the United Nations, based on remote data collection sources, shows that damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza between October and January represents 97 percent of the GDP of the West Bank and Gaza from 2022. In this edition, we see how Israel's…

France 24

'They put us all in front': Nepalese men recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine

Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, hundreds of Nepalese men – many with no military experience – have been enlisted by Russian recruiters. President Vladimir Putin has publicly promised citizenship and a high salary to those who sign up to fight for Russia. This has led to a…

France 24

Endangered brown bears bounce back in the French Pyrenees

The population of brown bears in France’s Pyrenees mountains has risen to levels not seen since the 1990s, authorities have said.

Radio France Internationale

World’s most powerful MRI scans first images of human brain

World's most powerful MRI scanner in Saclay, France offers unprecedented precision in imaging human brains for medical research.

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Guadeloupean writer Maryse Condé dies aged 90

Guadeloupe-born author Maryse Condé, who best known for novels tackling the legacy of slavery and colonialism in Africa and the Caribbean, has died aged of 90.

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Sage advice: Lyon should look back ahead of Valenciennes Coupe de France clash

Lyon boss Pierre Sage urged his players to look back at their catastrophic start to the Ligue 1 season in order to seize their chance for glory when they take on Valenciennes in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France.

International Business Times

Indonesia Buys Two Submarines From France's Naval Group

Indonesia has ordered two Scorpene-class attack submarines from France's Naval Group as part of a defence cooperation agreement signed with Paris in 2021, the company said Tuesday.

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French teachers strike over 'unfair' classroom groups, lack of resources

Several unions representing middle and high schools in France are calling for another round of strikes and demonstrations on Tuesday to demand the abandonment of a scheme separating students into levels, as well as a salary hike and more resources for public schools.

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Rise in autism cases: Are environmental factors partly to blame?

How to explain the sharp rise in autism cases in industrialised countries in recent years? The neurodevelopmental disorder is partly hereditary, but the finger is also increasingly being pointed at pollution. Scientists in southern France are currently investigating the role of environmental factors in autism by following 1,700 families over…

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France Pushes For UN Resolution On Gaza Truce Monitoring

France takes proactive stance in Israel-Palestine conflict by seeking UN resolution to monitor Gaza truce amidst escalating tensions.

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French FM Séjourné 'strongly condemns' killing of Gaza aid workers

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné on Tuesday "strongly condemned" the Israeli air strike that killed seven people working for the US charity World Central Kitchen in Gaza during a press conference in Paris with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The top diplomats also reiterated the need for Western support…

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Blinken In Paris For Talks On Ukraine, Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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