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EU winemakers left exposed after missing US tariff exemption

Winemakers across Europe face fresh uncertainty after the US refused to grant special treatment for wine and spirits in a trade deal with the EU announced on Thursday. While German carmakers have secured a better outcome, wine industry groups in France and Italy warn producers face major difficulties as Brussels…

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France’s summer of heatwaves exposes hidden mental health cost

This summer’s record temperatures are revealing the toll climate change is taking on mental health. In France, psychiatric emergency services have reported a spike in calls during heatwaves, while experts warn the heat can worsen existing mental health issues. Meanwhile, young people are feeling overwhelmed by climate anxiety, as temperatures…

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Uganda strikes deal with Washington over migrants deported from the US

Uganda – which has Africa's largest refugee population – has become the latest African country to agree to take in failed asylum seekers deported from the United States, under President Donald Trump's controversial deportation drive.

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France accuses Russia of stalling peace efforts as massive strikes hit Ukraine

France on Thursday condemned a massive wave of attacks on Ukraine as evidence of Russia’s lack of resolve to pursue a genuine peace agreement, and end the war that has raged since February 2022.

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Investigators probe death of French streamer broadcast live

French police are investigating the live-streamed death of a man who had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations, raising concerns about the practice of broadcasting such content online.

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Bayeux leave? 45,000 sign petition to halt tapestry's loan to British Museum

A French petition opposing the planned loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum has drawn nearly 45,000 signatures since its launch on 13 July, amid warnings the 11th‑century work is too fragile to move.

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French man becomes latest foreign national to be detained in Venezuela

A French national is being detained without cause in Venezuela, claims his family, who say he is one of several foreigners being held in the country in what Amnesty International has denounced as a widespread policy of enforced disappearances.

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Valls presses case for independence deal in tense New Caledonia talks

The visit to New Caledonia of the French Overseas Miniser Manuel Valls has thrown the spotlight back on the Bougival accord, a deal seen by many as the best hope for political stability after last year’s deadly unrest.

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Movement calls for September shutdown across France to protest budget cuts

The movement ‘Bloquons tout’ ('Let's block everything') emerged in France in July, and is calling for a nationwide shutdown on 10 September to oppose the austerity measures announced by Prime Minister François Bayrou. But who is behind this new collective?

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Iran says Europeans have no right to reimpose sanctions for nuclear programme

Iran says France, Germany and Britain have no right to reimpose UN sanctions lifted under the 2015 accord, which they have threatened to do if Iran does not agree to curb uranium enrichments and resume cooperation with nuclear inspectors.

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International Criminal Court chiefs slam US sanctions on top staff

International Criminal Court chiefs on Thursday hit out at an American government decision to impose sanctions on four more of its top staff, including a French and a Canadian judge over their involvement in cases against Israeli politicians and US military operations in Afghanistan.

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French researcher imprisoned in Russia faces new charges of espionage

French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is already serving time in a Russian prison, is now facing espionage charges that could extend his sentence by up to 20 years.

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NATO confirms support for Ukraine as Russia seeks role in talks on security

As NATO defence ministers met during a virtual get-together, Russia said it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.

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France's Macron repeats warning on Netanyahu's military plan for Gaza

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday again warned of the dangers of Israeli's decision to take over Gaza City, in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusation that he is fuelling anti-Semitism with his intention to recognise Palestinian statehood.

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Mali junta charges former prime minister Maiga with embezzlement

Choguel Maiga, the former prime minister of Mali, was taken into custody on Wednesday after he was charged with embezzlement.

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International NGOs report mass killings and sexual violence in eastern DRC

Two new reports from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch reveal harrowing testimony of mass killings, sexual violence and forced displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), underscoring the human cost of the conflict despite ongoing peace talks.

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Vienna to stage Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing controversy over Israel's inclusion

Austria's JJ won this year's contest, held in Basel in Switzerland, meaning his home country will stage the 2026 event. Its capital, Vienna, was announced on Wednesday as the host city, beating out rival bidder Innsbruck.

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Paris hosts quiet diplomacy as Syria and Israel discuss ceasefire and security

Syrian and Israeli ministers emerged from a meeting in Paris pledging to calm tensions between the countries and ease sectarian strains in southern Syria.

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US Open mixed doubles defending champions advance to semis of revamped event

Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori moved into Wednesday's semi-finals of the US Open's new look mixed doubles event after winning their last-16 and quarter-final matches without dropping a set.

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France rejects Netanyahu’s antisemitism claim over recognition of Palestine

France has defended its record on combating antisemitism after Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu accused Emmanuel Macron of emboldening hate attacks against Jews by pledging to recognise a Palestinian state.

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Spanish farmers step in as first responders to fight remote wildfires

Spain is battling a wave of wildfires that have claimed four lives this summer. In the north-west, in regions renowned for their lush landscapes and picturesque villages, farmers and residents are trying to save homes and land that firefighters cannot reach.

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How Moscow is reinventing its influence machine across Africa

Russian operatives are using new tactics to expand Moscow’s reach in Africa, two years after the death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin. An investigation led by RFI and the monitoring group All Eyes on Wagner shows influence campaigns remain active from Angola to Chad.

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Macron calls Putin a 'predator' while backing new push for Ukraine peace talks

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Washington for talks on long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, said France and Britain would hold a meeting on Tuesday with Kyiv's allies. But he warned against trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he called "an ogre at our gates".

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France leads European pushback against move to end UN Lebanon mission

France and its European partners are resisting Washington’s push to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon – UNIFIL – arguing its presence remains essential for stability along Israel’s northern border.

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Schools in Mayotte set to reopen as unions warn cyclone recovery still lags

Middle and high schools in Mayotte will reopen next week, eight months after cyclone Chido killed at least 50 people and wrecked classrooms across the French overseas department. Education Minister Elisabeth Borne, visiting the Indian Ocean archipelago, promised lessons would resume "in the same conditions as before the cyclone."

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