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France confirms hantavirus infection from cruise ship, isolates contact cases

France has confirmed that a passenger who was flown back to France Sunday from a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive and several other contact cases are being isolated. The health ministry says France is equipped to handle an increase in cases.

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Meet the Kenyans on a roll manufacturing electric vehicles of the future

Electric mobility is emerging as a key issue across the African continent, with cleaner transport high on the agenda at the Africa Forward summit, in Nairobi, organised jointly by France and Kenya. RFI met some of the pioneers of the future's electric vehicles, who are inspiring a new generation in…

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France to host African summit in Kenya, in bid to ‘diversify alliances'

France is bringing together French and African business and political leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday at the Africa Forward summit – the first time it has staged such an event in an English-speaking country.

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Lens and Mali midfielder Sangaré wins Marc-Vivien Foé prize for African players

Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been crowned the 2026 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé winner, as Ligue 1’s outstanding African player.

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Increasing border checks across Europe test Schengen free movement

France has repeatedly extended controls at its borders since 2015, with the latest prolongation now running until 31 October – as similar measures across Europe raise fresh questions about the future of passport-free travel in the European Union.

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Inside Iran’s new two-tier internet access, as blackout drags on

Iran is giving privileged internet access to a small group of approved users, while most of the population remains offline during a prolonged nationwide blackout. More than 60 days into one of the longest shutdowns in its history, authorities are moving from blanket censorship to a system that selects who…

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Podcast: French raves, accent insecurity, birth of the Front Populaire

A crackdown on France's unauthorised raves threatens an outlet for young people. How regional accents in France can hold you back. And the Front Populaire, which laid the foundations of France's welfare state.

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Tennis stars raise French Open boycott threat in fight for more prize money

Tennis stars campaigning for more prize money at the Grand Slam tournaments in Melbourne, Paris, London and New York raised the prospect of boycotting the French Open to force organisers to share more of the money generated by the international circuit's most prestigious competitions.

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EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to France's Bardella

European Union prosecutors have launched a probe into a possible misappropriation of EU funds, after a complaint alleged France's far-right National Rally had used European grants to benefit its leader Jordan Bardella, a source close to the case told AFP Thursday.

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Police raids across 90 countries seize fake and illegal medicines worth €14m

Interpol says nearly 270 people suspected of drug trafficking have been arrested and 66 criminal groups dismantled following a major international police operation spanning 90 countries.

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West Bank settlements prompt call for sanctions from European political figures

Hundreds of former diplomats, ministers and senior officials have urged the European Union to take immediate action against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that a controversial new construction project could further undermine prospects for a future Palestinian state.

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PSG victory celebrations turn violent with arrests and injuries in Paris

Paris police arrested 127 people and reported that 11 people were injured, including one seriously, after violence broke out during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday.

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France positions aircraft carrier for possible mission in Strait of Hormuz

France is moving its aircraft carrier strike group towards the Red Sea as preparations gather pace for a possible French-British maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

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EU rolls out €6m West Bank aid plan amid settler violence against Palestinians

The European Union is to launch a €6 million programme to help Palestinians facing violence from Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, with support including attack monitoring, protective equipment and a presence on the ground.

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Millions head to polls in UK as Starmer faces pressure over Labour slump

As voters in Scotland and Wales elect their national parliaments and 5,000 seats are contested in local elections in parts of England, the pressure is on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with right-wing populists Reform and the Greens predicted to make gains.

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Dembélé's strike kills off Bayern Munich to send PSG into Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to a second consecutive Champions League final on Wednesday night following a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

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French supermarkets still hooked on plastic despite waste goals: report

French supermarkets are still relying heavily on plastic packaging despite laws requiring them to cut single-use plastic waste – with bottled water, wrapped fruit and vegetables and ready-to-cook produce sold in plastic remaining common on shelves across the country, an investigation published Wednesday found.

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Yoko Ono 'John Lemon' dispute turns to marketing gold for Breton craft brewer

A small craft brewery in western France has found an unexpected silver lining after a legal clash over its tongue-in-cheek beer name – turning a potential setback into a sell-out success.

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Amazon ramps up French operations with €15bn expansion and 7,000 jobs

Amazon will invest more than €15 billion in France over the next three years and create more than 7,000 permanent jobs, the US e-commerce giant said, as it expands its logistics network, cloud services and artificial intelligence operations.

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'Economic diplomacy' key in Algeria, French employers' union chief tells RFI

Following a recent visit to Algeria, Patrick Martin – the head of France’s main employers’ union, Medef – spoke to RFI about economic diplomacy at a time of strained relations between Paris and Algiers, Chinese competition in Africa and what he called the “savagery” of the current tariff war.

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Champions League: PSG boss Enrique vows to attack Bayern in push for final

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has pledged that his side will maintain their high-octane style of play in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.

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G7 ministers discuss trade security and China dependence in Paris

G7 trade ministers were holding a second day of talks in Paris on Wednesday as the global economy faced growing pressure from US tariff threats, war in the Middle East and concerns over dependence on Chinese raw materials.

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French court to rule on Rwanda genocide case against former first lady

France’s judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the indictment of Rwanda’s former first lady Agathe Habyarimana.

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France positions itself at the heart of Armenia’s pivot to Europe

As the European Union and Armenia laid the groundwork for deeper integration at a landmark summit in Yerevan, France's presence loomed large – diplomatically, economically and culturally.

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Mali junta chief takes over defence minister's role amid criticism from UN

The United Nations voiced grave concern on Tuesday over reports of extrajudicial killings allegedly carried out by the security forces in Mali, which has been plunged into crisis following an assault on ruling junta strongholds. This comes as junta leader Assimi Goïta announces he will take on the additional role…

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