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France's Socialists file no-confidence bill against PM after pensions talks fail

France's Socialists have filed a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after pension talks collapsed, a senior party lawmaker said on Tuesday, but it has little chance of passing without the support of the far-right National Rally which for the moment has suggested it will not follow suit.

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France says 'spiral of chaos must end' amid fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire

Despite US President Donald Trump's ceasefire declaration, French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned that the situation surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict remains "unstable", reinforcing the view that diplomacy should preside over military might in resolving the Middle East crisis.

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Murdered French teaching assistant to receive posthumous Legion of Honour

The middle school supervisor stabbed to death in France by a student on 10 June has been posthumously awarded the Legion of Honour, the country's highest award, according to a decree published Tuesday in the Official Journal.

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French authorities open judicial inquiry into food poisoning of children

A judicial inquiry has been opened alongside a health investigation, into the severe food poisoning cases in northern France since 12 June. This comes after the death of a 12-year-old girl and reports of at least 19 children who fell ill.

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French Open star Boisson loses in first round of qualifying event for Wimbledon

France's top female tennis player Lois Boisson lost on Tuesday in the first round of the qualifying tournament to play at Wimbledon.

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NATO summit opens in The Hague amid unprecedented security and protests

The 2025 NATO Summit opened in The Hague today under unprecedented security, as 32 world leaders—including Donald Trump—arrived for two days of high-stakes talks on defence and global security, amid airspace lockdowns, street protests, and sweeping citywide disruptions.

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Justice and art: Kenya’s fight against police brutality; Africa’s bold new art fair in Basel

In this episode, Spotlight on Africa reviews the origins of protests in Kenya against police brutality. And you'll also hear from the co-founders of the Africa Basel contemporary art fair, in Switzerland, the newest event of its kind.

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Paris Olympics and Paralympics cost taxpayer nearly €6bn

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French state just under €6 billion ($6.9 billion), the national audit body announced in an "initial estimate" on Monday.

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'Whistleblower' files complaint against French presidential hopeful

A civil servant has filed a legal complaint against French presidential hopeful Edouard Philippe over alleged influence peddling in the northern city of Le Havre where he is mayor, a lawyer said late Monday.

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French tennis star Boisson to test grass court guile at Wimbledon qualifiers

French tennis sensation Lois Boisson will test her grass court skills competitively for the first time on Tuesday in the opening round of qualifying matches to reach the main draw of the season’s third Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon.

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US says Iran-Israel ceasefire now in force

US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a staggered ceasefire beginning on Tuesday that would bring about an "official end" to their conflict. But continued missile fire and conflicting statements cast doubt on the situation.

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PSG and Botafogo move into last-16 at Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain beat Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Monday night to advance to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup as winners of Group B along with Botafogo who progressed despite a 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

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NATO set to unveil ambitious spending target at key summit

NATO allies are poised to take a "quantum leap" by hiking defence spending to five percent of gross domestic product to counter the threat of Russia, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday, on the eve of a two-day summit.

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Kenya police officers charged with murder over death in custody

Kenyan prosecutors said Monday they were charging six people, including three police officers, with murder over the death of a teacher while in custody that has triggered protests. Albert Ojwang, 31, was found dead in a police cell in Nairobi earlier this month.

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Israeli strike on Tehran jail was 'irresponsible': French prisoner's sister

An Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran on Monday is completely irresponsible and puts prisoners "in mortal danger", said Noémie Kohler, the sister of French national Cécile Kohler who is jailed there.

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French health chiefs identify E coli as cause of major food poisoning outbreak

Health authorities were on Monday awaiting further tests on meat samples from several butchers following an outbreak of E coli food poisoning in northern France that has killed a 12-year-old girl and affected 17 other children.

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French citizens repatriated from Israel as conflict with Iran intensifies

Nearly 200 French citizens arrived in France from Israel on Monday as French officials stepped up efforts to evacuate people from the Middle East following the decision of the American President Donald Trump to deploy his war planes against nuclear facilities in Iran.

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Club World Cup: PSG coach Enrique seeks cutting edge for Seattle Sounders test

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique urged his players to rediscover the ruthlessness and poise that allowed them to destroy Inter Milan 5-0 in the final of the Champions League and explode into the Club World Cup as they went through their final preparations for Monday night’s crucial game in the…

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Libya's Al-Khadim airbase becomes a hub for Russian arms in the Sahel

Amid renewed relations with Libya, Russia is relying on the Al-Khadim base near Benghazi to strengthen its military presence in the Sahel region of Africa. RFI journalists were able to trace the itinerary of a Russian cargo plane from Syria to Libya, one of many flights operating on this route.

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Macron reiterates call for resumption of diplomacy to stop Middle East conflict

France's President, Emmanuel Macron, emerged from a meeting with top politicians and advisors to reiterate his call for a resumption of talks to stop the conflict between Israel, Iran and the United States.

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US strikes on Iran open up 'new chapter' in the Middle East: analyst

The United States bombed three key nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday, joining the offensive launched by Israel on 13 June. Héloïse Fayet, head of the "deterrence and proliferation" research programme at the French Institute of International Relations, talks to RFI about why this is a turning point in the…

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From Goma to Cape Town, the young Congolese athlete pedalling for peace

Miguel Masaisai, a 23-year-old athlete from Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo, is cycling 6,000 kilometres from his hometown to Cape Town in South Africa, in a bid to promote peace and unity in his troubled country. He talks to RFI about his Pedals for Peace project and the message…

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Wave of syringe attacks darkens France's street music festival

French police have detained 12 suspects after 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the country's annual Fete de la Musique, officials said Sunday.

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AI chatbots and TikTok reshape how young people get their daily news

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people get their news, with more readers turning to chatbots like ChatGPT to stay up to date. At the same time, nearly half of young adults now rely on platforms such as TikTok as their main source of news.

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France expresses concern, urges restraint, over US strikes on Iran

France has joined a number of European leaders in expressing concern following US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities early Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron has urged Tehran to resume diplomatic talks and will hold a defence council meeting later today.

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