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Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?

Assault on N’Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2025

France Charges Founder Of Adult Website Linked To Mass Rape Trial: Prosecutors

France on Thursday charged the founder of an adult website used to commit sexual offences, including by a French man who recruited dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife, prosecutors said.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

Jewish leaders warn of rising hate as France remembers supermarket victims

French Jewish leaders joined politicians, rights campaigners and some 200 people in eastern Paris on Thursday to mark 10 years since four people were killed in a terrorist attack at a kosher supermarket.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2025

Mpox in China: New mutated strain of mpox virus, clade 1b detected

After France, the new strain of the mutated monkeypox virus, clade 1b has been identified in China. The news comes amidst growing concerns around the HMPV infection in China.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025

At least 19 die in Chad during gunfight at presidential palace

The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2025

'I saved human beings', says Muslim man who hid Jews in Paris siege

France is marking 10 years since a terror attack at a Paris kosher supermarket left four Jewish people and their Islamist assailant dead. The majority of hostages survived thanks to the quick thinking of a Muslim employee from Mali who helped police end the siege. Lassana Bathily sat down with…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2025

Open borders defy rising nationalism in Europe. We must protect them

Reimposing passport checks in the Schengen area creates new political lines in our minds – and that poses its own danger, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025

New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis

New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2025

Gunfire Erupts Inside Presidency In Chad Capital

Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security sources.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025

Brigitte Macron says Emmanuel deserves respect and won’t resign

President Emmanuel Macron "deserves" respect and is "sometimes" hurt by criticism, his wife Brigitte said in an interview broadcast on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2025