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FRIDAY PM: European fears mount at Munich conference as US signals shift on Ukraine

The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting U.S. foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.

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French reggae star Naâman who died recently at 34, left legacy of love and music

French reggae artist Martin Mussard, known by his stage name Naâman, died on 7 February aged 34 after six years battling a brain tumor.

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French video game developers stage first industry-wide strike

French video game developers staged the first-ever industry-wide strike this week, rallying against deteriorating working conditions and significant job cuts.

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Nestlé and Sources Alma face inquiry over methods used for French mineral water

A French magistrate has opened a fraud inquiry into mineral water giants Nestlé and Sources Alma over suspicions of illegal processing of water, it was revealed on Friday.

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Former French tennis chief Dartevelle jailed for 10 years for raping teenage player

Lawyers acting for Jean-Pierre Dartevelle, a former vice-president of the French Tennis Federation, are expected to lodge on appeal on Friday against his 10-year jail sentence for raping an ex-player almost 50 years his junior.

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AI showcase pays off for France, but US tech scepticism endures

France is staking its claim as an AI powerhouse. At the AI Action Summit in Paris this week, global leaders, tech innovators, and policymakers converged to chart the future of artificial intelligence - backed by major investments and bold ambitions for Europe’s leadership in the field. RFI breaks down the…

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French president Macron warns against 'capitulation' in Ukraine peace deal

French President Emmanuel Macron said that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could negotiate on behalf of his country, warning in a newspaper interview on Friday against a peace deal with the Russian President Vladimir Putin that could have repercussions for the world.

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French rescuers saved more than 6,000 migrants in Channel last year

French authorities reported they had rescued 6,310 migrants trying to cross the Channel to reach the UK in 2024, a 30 percent rise on the previous year.

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London High court probes Shell over Niger Delta pollution claims

The High Court in London commenced a hearing to address allegations that the oil company Shell has polluted vast areas of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, particularly in regions traditionally claimed by the Ogoni people.

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Podcast: AI 'à la française', immigration fact vs feeling, disability law

A French large language model adds European context and nuance to the dominant artificial intelligence being developped by US tech giants and China. Is France really being "flooded" with immigrants? The numbers say no, but the feeling remains. And the mixed legacy of a landmark law on disability and inclusion,…

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Frenchman sees death row punishment commuted to 30-year jail term

A Frenchman reprieved after 18 years on death row in Indonesia on drug offences will have to serve 30 years in jail after being repatriated last week, a French court ruled on Wednesday. Serge Atlaoui's lawyer and his family are now expected to submit requests for a reduced sentence and…

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Interior Minister Retailleau launches leadership bid for Les Républicains party

Bruno Retailleau’s bid for the leadership of Les Républicains has sparked a backlash from party president Laurent Wauquiez setting the stage for a high-stakes battle on France's conservative right.

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South Africa unites against Trump as US freezes aid over land reform

The government and all political parties in South Africa are uniting in opposition to Donald Trump after the American president announced a freeze on aid to the country. He accuses Pretoria of mistreating its white minority following the introduction of a recent law on the expropriation of land. South Africa’s…

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Pavlidis gives Benfica first blood in Champions League play-off with Monaco

Monaco face an uphill struggle next week in the second leg of their Champions League play-off after going down 1-0 at home to Benfica.

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Two people in a critical state after grenade blast in Grenoble bar injures 12

France's Health Minister, Yannick Neuder, visited Grenoble University Hospital on Thursday to visit the victims of Wednesday night's grenade attack on a bar in the south of the city which left 12 people injured, two critically.

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Nato chief Rutte insists Trump and Putin peace plan must include Ukraine

Nato chief Mark Rutte, the head of the 32-nation defence bloc Nato, on Thursday insisted that Ukraine must be closely involved in any peace talks.

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Paris hosts global conference on shaping Syria’s future

An international conference aimed at shaping a peaceful and inclusive future for Syria gets under way in the French capital today, amid efforts to engage with the country's transitional leadership following the fall of the Assad regime.

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Sudan war is world's 'worst humanitarian crisis', the African Union says

African Union officials have described Sudan's civil war the "worst humanitarian crisis in the world" and warned it was leaving hundreds of thousands of children malnourished. This as the organisation's annual summit is set to open this weekend.

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Champions League: Monaco boss Hütter accepts underdogs tag in clash with Benfica

Monaco head coach Adi Hütter claimed Wednesday night's opponents Benfica were the slight favourites in the two-leg play-off for a place in the last-16 of the Champions League.

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Macron slams Trump’s Gaza relocation plan as 'unviable and unlawful'

French President Emmanuel Macron has told the CNN news network that he firmly rejects Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza’s population, stressing that such a move is neither viable nor lawful.

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Macron, Modi meet in Marseille to strengthen Franco-Indian cooperation

The French and Indian leaders are showcasing Franco-Indian ties with a joint visit to Marseille, focusing on trade, nuclear energy, and defence cooperation.

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Transparency report warns of rising corruption, France slips in rankings

Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a troubling global trend, with France among the countries experiencing a decline in its ranking.

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US's Vance warns Europe on AI overreach, slams China’s tech crackdown at Paris summit

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned Europe against over-regulating the US-dominated artificial intelligence sector and China against using the technology to tighten its grip on power. His comments came as world leaders wrapped up a two-day summit in Paris.

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Wales coach Gatland steps down after 2025 Six Nations losses to France and Italy

Warren Gatland on Tuesday stepped down as Wales head coach three days after his side lost their second game of the 2025 Six Nations tournamenet - their 14th successive defeat.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen unveils €200 bn boost for AI at Paris summit

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday announced a push to channel €200 billion euros in public and private investments into Europe's nascent artificial intelligence (AI) industry. This comes as world leaders and experts wrap up a two-day summit in Paris.

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