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The US has no precedents for a former president in the dock, but there are echoes of France’s pursuit of Marshal Pétain, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Fifteen years ago this month, while all eyes were set on Beijing for the opening of the 29th Olympic Games of the modern era, war broke out between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia. Officially part of Georgia since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, it…

A protracted heatwave crawling across much of Europe has brought scorching temperatures to France this week, dealing a further blow to ecosystems already weakened by drought – while also putting human health at risk.

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Most of the south of France is now on red alert for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 42 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and Thursday. It marks the first time that France has experienced a severe heatwave in late August, and climate experts say it is a worrying sign…

Scrum half White suffered an ankle injury against France earlier this month which had appeared to put his Rugby World Cup hopes in doubt

France's nuclear watchdog has given the green light for the continued operation of the Tricastin 1 nuclear reactor in southern France. The move marks the first lifetime extension granted to a French reactor after 40 years of service.

Former CEO Alison Rose, who stepped down in July, will be paid as she sees out a 12-month notice period

From Germany’s CDU to France’s Républicains, politicians are looking to fringe ideologies for revitalisation, says journalist Oliver Haynes

An airport in France will be renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II after receiving the King’s blessing, officials in the town have said.

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