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Bayrou seeks unity before September vote that could topple government

French Prime Minister François Bayrou will meet the heads of political parties and parliamentary groups before a 8 September confidence vote that could bring down his government. Speaking in a televised interview on Wednesday, Bayrou that everyone must first agree on “the importance of the effort” to cut France’s debt.

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Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe’s struggle to cut ties with Russian oil

Central Europe has been plunged into fresh energy anxiety after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, igniting a war of words between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava.

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France brings Putin thriller to the screen at Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival opened on Wednesday, with Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Emma Stone among the stars walking the red carpet. France is strongly represented this year with three films in the main competition, including The Wizard of the Kremlin by Olivier Assayas, starring Jude Law as…

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EU urged to uphold human rights, as Mauritania accused of abuse of migrants

Mauritania’s role as a key transit hub for African migrants seeking passage to Europe has come into sharp focus, following renewed claims by the NGO Human Rights Watch of abuse by its security forces.

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Senegal passes law to protect whistleblowers in 'historic moment for democracy'

Senegalese parliamentarians have adopted a law to protect whistleblowers, in order to strengthen transparency in the country – a promise made by the government that came to power in April 2024.

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Macron gives 'full support' to embattled PM as crisis looms in France

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next month.

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France and Senegal look to reset ties as Macron hosts Faye in Paris

Historical wounds, economic tensions and new areas of partnership topped the agenda on Wednesday as French President Emmanuel Macron sat down with his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Élysée Palace.

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France hunt glory at European basketball championships

Nearly three years after losing the European championship final to Spain, France start their new campaign on Thursday night against Belgium in Katowice without NBA stars Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert.

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Macron warns Netanyahu 'the fight against anti-Semitism cannot be exploited'

In a letter to the Israeli prime minister published on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Benjamin Netanyahu's accusation that France is fuelling anti-Semitism through its planned recognition of the Palestinian state.

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Row over Bosnia's Jewish treasure raising funds for Gaza

Bosnia's national museum has defended a decision to donate funds from the display of a precious Jewish manuscript to the people of Gaza.

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Macron, Merz and Tusk join Moldova independence day with show of EU support

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to Chisinau on Wednesday for Moldova’s 34th Independence Day. Their visit is meant to celebrate the occasion and show European support for the country’s push to join the EU.

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France returns skulls to Madagascar 127 years after colonial massacre

France on Tuesday returned three skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to be a king who was beheaded by French troops following a massacre in August 1897.

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France to sue Australian platform for 'negligence' after livestream death

France is to sue the Australian streaming platform Kick for "negligence" after a French user died during a livestream earlier this month, a government minister said on Tuesday. In a separate announcement, French prosecutors said they had opened an investigation into the platform.

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Stop Homophobia group joins legal case over deaths of four men in Paris

The French anti-discrimination organisation Stop Homophobia has announced it will join legal proceedings in connection with the discovery of four bodies in the Seine earlier this month. The group is also appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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France's Bayrou puts debt decision to lawmakers, risking fall of government

France’s debt crisis has become the latest test of a fragile political system. Prime Minister François Bayrou is forcing a confidence vote that could bring down his government, echoing the turbulence that has dogged French politics since last year’s elections.

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French star Garcia bids farewell to tennis after defeat at US Open

Former French number one Caroline Garcia retired from the women’s tour on Tuesday following a first-round defeat at the US Open in New York.

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How Trump’s 'deportation campaign' is reshaping ties with Africa

Some African nations are striking deals to take in migrants deported from the United States. Others are refusing. The split shows how Trump’s policy is reshaping Washington’s ties with the continent – and raises the question of whether these agreements are made for financial gain or under pressure.

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Iran and Europe hold Geneva nuclear talks as sanctions deadline looms

Tehran will hold nuclear talks with France, Britain and Germany on Tuesday in Geneva – the second round of meetings since Iran's 12-day war with Israel in June derailed negotiations with Washington. The European partners have threatened to trigger UN sanctions unless Tehran resumes cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog.

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France faces record chikungunya cases as US suspends vaccine licence

Mainland France has recorded an unprecedented rise in chikungunya cases this summer as the tiger mosquito spreads across the country. At the same time, US regulators have suspended the licence of a French-made vaccine after reports of serious side effects.

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French PM puts government on line with call for confidence vote

France's embattled Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Monday his government would request a vote of confidence on 8 September, seeking parliamentary backing for his fight against soaring public debt.

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‘Hope always endured’: Ukrainian women released from Russian prison speak out

Large-scale prisoner exchanges have been the only tangible result of three rounds of talks between Russia and Ukraine, between May and July – with the most recent taking place on Sunday. Three civilian women from the Donetsk region who were released on 14 August testified to the torture they endured…

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RSF says journalists 'targeted' in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

Israeli strikes on a hospital complex in Gaza killed 20 people, including five Palestinian journalists in what the French NGO Reporters without Borders called a "deliberate" attack.

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Turkey eyes Ukraine peacekeeping role but mistrust clouds Western ties

Turkish armed forces could play a major role in securing any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. For Ankara, this would be a chance to reassert itself at a time when many fear it is being sidelined by Western allies.

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Supporters of ex-DRC President Kabila denounce proposed death penalty as 'sham'

Prosecutors in a military court in Democratic Republic of Congo have requested the death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila who is on trial in absentia on charges including treason over alleged support for Rwanda-backed M23 armed group. Kabila's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), called it "a sham trial…

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Popov duo fight for France at badminton world championships in Paris

The world badminton championships got underway on Monday in Paris with the pressure on the local heroes Alex Lanier as well as the Popov brothers – Toma Junior and Christo – to translate their dominance at the European championships onto the global stage.

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