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France investigates Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker anchored off coast

France has opened an investigation into a Russian-linked oil tanker anchored off Saint-Nazaire on the Atlantic coast. The vessel is suspected of being part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet” and has been named in Denmark’s inquiry into mystery drone flights that disrupted air traffic last month.

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Palme d’Or winner hits global cinemas, France backs it for 2026 Oscars

After winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May, It Was Just an Accident, directed by the Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, was released in cinemas worldwide on Wednesday. Produced in secret and co-financed by France, the film was inspired by his time in prison. It has been…

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Introducing ZOA, a digital news channel by and for young Africans

France Médias Monde – parent company to RFI and TV station France 24 – has launched a new digital news channel: ZOA. Focused on feature-style stories, the platform targets a young African audience, and was built by young African journalists. Meet RFI's new little sister.

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French tennis star Monfils says 2026 will be final year on tour

French tennis star Gael Monfils announced on Wednesday that he will quit the international circuit at the end of the 2026 season. The 39-year-old made the declaration on social media.

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Portugal tightens immigration rules with far-right backing

Portugal’s right-wing government has won parliamentary approval for a new immigration law, passed with support from the far-right Chega party. The reforms set stricter conditions for foreigners seeking to settle in the country.

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PSG boss Enrique embraces challenge of Barcelona clash without key players

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique vowed his injury-hit side would rise to the challenge of taking on Barcelona in the league phase of the Champions League.

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Former Congolese president Kabila sentenced to death for war crimes

Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia on Tuesday by a military court in Kinshasa. The court found him guilty of treason, war crimes and organising an armed insurrection over his alleged collaboration with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group.

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Morocco rocked by fourth day of Gen Z-led protests over public services

Youth-led protests in Morocco demanding better health care and education turned violent on Tuesday night as clashes broke out with security forces in several cities, marking the fourth straight day of unrest.

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Moldova’s vote sets it on EU course but deep political rifts remain

Sunday’s elections in Moldova marked a defining moment in the country’s democratic journey. Amid deep political divisions and heavy foreign interference, the vote offered Moldovans a clear choice between turning east or west. They delivered a decisive victory for the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity.

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EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones

EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia.

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South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

South Africa's ambassador to France Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa was found dead on Tuesday outside the Hyatt Regency hotel, a high-rise tower in the west of Paris, after the window of his room was forced open, prosecutors said.

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French Open organisers rally behind line judges for 2026 tournament

Organisers of the French open tennis tournament have opted to keep faith with line judges for next year's competition.

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Record marine heatwave drives surge of invasive species in Mediterranean

Warming seas are accelerating the spread of invasive species that threaten marine life and fisheries, especially in the Mediterranean, the European Union’s Copernicus Marine Service warned on Tuesday.

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Trial opens over Bangkok murder of French-Cambodian ex-MP

An alleged gunman went on trial in Bangkok on Tuesday for the murder of a French-Cambodian opposition politician, as the victim’s widow demanded a full account of those responsible for the killing.

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Tennis star Swiatek warns she might miss compulsory events to protect health

World number two Iga Swiatek on Tuesday warned she might skip some of the top tennis events next season to protect her health.

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Axis Minerals, casualty of Guinea mining purge, demands $1bn damages

An Indian businessman is seeking $1 billion in damages from Guinea after losing his mining licence for a bauxite deposit in the Boffa region. Pankaj Oswal has requested arbitration before a New York court, denouncing Conakry’s treatment of foreign investors.

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DZ Fest brings Algerian culture centre stage in the UK

With more than two million Algerians and people of Algerian heritage living in France – the country’s former colonial power in North Africa – a smaller community of roughly 35,000 has made its home in the United Kingdom. In 2022, Rachida Lamri founded the DZ Fest, a cultural festival designed…

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Dati and Ghosn to stand trial over corruption and influence peddling

French financial prosecutors announced Monday that Rachida Dati, the culture minister and leading centre-right candidate for Paris mayor, is set to face trial in September 2026 over suspected corruption.

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Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as blackout protests turn deadly

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest against repeated water and electricity outages.

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All eyes on Hamas after Trump's Gaza plan wins Netanyahu backing

United States President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan after meeting in Washington on Monday. Met with enthusiasm from key Arab nations and European Union leaders, the proposal to end the war has yet to be approved by Hamas.

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Europe’s climate progress overshadowed by worsening loss of nature

Europe has made big strides in cutting pollution that drives climate change – but its natural world is in deep trouble, the EU’s environment watchdog has warned.

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France and EU leaders say Moldova's election results put it on path to join EU

France and the European Union have welcomed the victory of the pro-European ruling party in Moldova’s parliamentary elections as proof that the the country is on the right track to join the bloc.

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French military to help counter drones over Denmark ahead of EU summit

France, Germany and Sweden will send troops and anti-drone systems to Denmark to boost aerial security ahead of European summits to be held in Copenhagen this week. This comes after several drone incursions into Danish airspace, prompting the country to ban civilian drone flights all week.

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Macron slams 'unacceptable' threats to judge after Sarkozy court ruling

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined a chorus of condemnation of threats made against the judge who last week convicted and jailed former president Nicolas Sarkozy on conspiracy charges.

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Namibia deploys 500 soldiers to fight fire in Etosha National Park

Namibia deployed 500 soldiers Sunday to help to fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, officials said.

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