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French man returns home after nearly 900 days in Iranian prison

Olivier Grondeau, who had been held in Iran since October 2022, said earlier this year that Tehran was using him as a bargaining chip.

Euronews

Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days

Diplomats now working to secure release of two more citizens after backpacker Olivier Grondeau finally freed

The Guardian - UK

Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – as it happened

Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad

The Guardian - UK

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France suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine

Such a truce would determine whether Putin is ‘acting in good faith’, French foreign minister says

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: French foreign minister calls for month-long truce in Ukraine

Jean-Noël Barrot says pause could test whether Vladimir Putin is acting in good faith. Plus, Anora sweeps Oscars

The Guardian - UK

German citizen, 40, identified as Mannheim suspect after two killed as car driven into crowd – as it happened

Police say no evidence that more suspects were involved in incident which left several people badly injured

The Guardian - AU

PM Bayrou gathers ministers for immigration talks amid Franco-Algerian tensions

Prime Minister François Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France’s most pressing issues – managing migration flows more effectively.This comes as the French government remains divided on the best approach to immigration and growing tensions with Algeria.

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France’s role in upholding the rules-based international order – and its failure to do so

Letters: Dr Paula Gutlove applauds the French foreign minister’s views on shared global values and goals, but Dr Alexandra Hofer points out France’s double standards

The Guardian - UK

French foreign minister makes rules-based order plea to global south over Ukraine

Jean-Noël Barrot tells G20 to prioritise those who support the law rather than power by force

The Guardian - UK

European leaders regroup in Paris for strategy huddle after Trump diplomatic blitz on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace for an emergency meeting Monday

The Independent UK

France, Germany reject US interference after Vance urges Europe to accept far right

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday firmly dismissed any foreign interference in German elections, following remarks by US Vice President JD Vance urging Europe to welcome far-right parties. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, echoed the sentiment, stating that "no one can impose" their model on Europe.

Radio France Internationale

France leads EU fightback against Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs

France and the European Union have condemned US President Donald Trump's new 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, vowing immediate retaliation and warning of escalating trade tensions.

Radio France Internationale

Donald Trump suggests Canada should become '51st state' amid escalating trade war

The provocative comments came after both Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Evening Standard

M23 rebels push south from Goma as DRC leader calls for military recruits

Rebels say they are ‘here in Goma to stay’ and Rwandan official says advance will continue amid fears of regional war

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France warns Donald Trump: America has 'everything to lose from a trade war' with the European Union

The EU would retaliate to Trump tariffs, says French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot

Radio France Internationale

Families await news of French hostages as Gaza truce deal advances

France has no news about the fate of its two remaining hostages held in Gaza, as negotiations advance for a new truce deal between Israel and Hamas that could see the release of 33 captives.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria rejects France's accusation of 'escalation' in diplomatic row

Algeria on Saturday rejected France's accusation of escalation, denouncing a "campaign of disinformation" in their latest diplomatic row after Algiers sent back to Paris an influencer deported from the European country.

The Independent UK

French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot says EU will not let Trump ‘attack its sovereign borders’

‘We are a strong continent’, Barrot fiercely stated Wednesday

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French and German Foreign Ministers call for 'an inclusive Syria'

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock emerged from talks with Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, stressing their hopes that he will construct a more inclusive society than previous ruler Bashar-al Assad.

Radio France Internationale

French and German diplomats seek fresh start with new Syrian leaders

France and Germany's foreign ministers are in Damascus for talks with Syrian de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the highest-level Western visit since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad last month.

The Guardian - UK

French and German foreign ministers ‘want new relationship with Syria’

Jean-Noël Barrot and Annalena Baerbock call for peaceful transition in highest-level western visit since Assad’s fall

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: German and French foreign ministers seek 'new beginning' with Syria

The German and French foreign ministers are heading to Damascus to send what the German minister said is a clear signal that a “political new beginning” between Europe and Syria is possible

Radio France Internationale

France sends diplomats to Syria to make 'initial contact' with new authorities

A French diplomatic mission will travel to the Syrian capital Damascus this Tuesday to reestablish contact after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. Likewise, the US, the UK and other countries are investigating how they might normalise relations with the new regime.

Radio France Internationale

France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia

France on Saturday began the return of some 3,500 archaeological artefacts to Ethiopia, which Paris held since the 1980s for study. This came during a visit to the region by the new Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Radio France Internationale

Franco-Algerian writer Sansal held in Algeria on state security charges

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal – who was arrested in mid-November in Algiers – has been placed under a detention order for alleged threats to state security, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Algerian justice officials and authorities have still not commented on the case.

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