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Russia ties strain EU-China relations as Beijing summit concludes early

An EU-China summit in Beijing wrapped up early on Thursday amid rising tensions, despite efforts to foster cooperation on trade, climate, and global stability.

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France to recognise Palestinian statehood, defying US-Israel backlash

France faces sharp criticism from Israel and the US after announcing plans to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bold move to revive peace efforts.

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France’s highest court to rule on arrest warrant for ex-Syrian president Assad

France’s top court is set to decide whether international law can override immunity for former heads of state, specifically in the case of an arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

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Macron and Merz forge united front on trade, security and energy in Berlin

The two leaders have reaffirmed Franco-German unity, vowing to tackle challenges ranging from transatlantic trade tensions to European defence and energy policy.

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More than 110 aid and human rights groups denounce Gaza 'mass starvation'

More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday of “mass starvation” across Gaza, with their staff severely affected by widespread shortages. Israel is under mounting international pressure as the humanitarian crisis in the enclave worsens, with more than 2 million people enduring 21 months of conflict.

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Macrons file lawsuit against right-wing US podcaster over transgender claims

Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against a right-wing US podcaster who claimed the spouse of the French president used to be a man.

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Macron names top military aide and ex-fighter pilot as new armed forces chief

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.

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Greece considers water-saving measures as heatwave intensifies

Greece has announced plans to "urgently" overhaul its water management, as temperatures continue to rise during a week-long heatwave.

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Press freedom NGO urges Côte d’Ivoire to protect journalists ahead of election

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has urged Ivorian authorities and political parties to “protect journalists” three months ahead of the first round of the presidential election, according to a statement.

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Vanuatu island chief 'very impressed' by global climate decision

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said on Thursday he was "very impressed" by a global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.

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UN court rules countries must treat climate change as an 'existential threat'

The UN's top court on Wednesday ruled climate change an "existential problem of planetary proportions" and said countries had a legal duty to act or face consequences.

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France to clamp down on Algerian dignitaries’ travel amid deportation dispute

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is “in the process” of tightening travel conditions to France for “a number of Algerian dignitaries” after Algeria refused to take back 120 nationals who are under an obligation to leave French territory, government spokesperson Sophie Primas said on Wednesday.

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Malian army and Wagner Group abduct and execute Fulani civilians, NGO claims

Mali’s armed forces and the allied Russia-backed Wagner Group have committed dozens of summary executions and enforced disappearances of ethnic Fulani men since January 2025, according to a report by the NGO Human Rights Watch.

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EU pact could stop 'hostile' states using migrants for politics, rights agency says

The EU migration pact could help member states prevent "hostile actors" from using migrants and refugees to put pressure on them, the bloc's rights agency said on Wednesday.

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France's culture minister to be tried on corruption charges linked to Renault-Nissan

France's culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial accused of alleged corruption and abuse of power while she was a Member of European Parliament, a judicial source said on Tuesday.

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France transfers first drug traffickers to be isolated in ultra-secure prison

As France's plan to isolate its 100 most dangerous drug traffickers at a high-security prison progresses, the first 17 of the inmates arrived at the facility in Vendin-le-Vieil in the north of the country on Tuesday, according to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin.

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Iran says it will not halt nuclear enrichment ahead of European talks

Iran has no plans to abandon its nuclear programme, including uranium enrichment, despite the "severe" damage caused by US strikes to its facilities, the country's foreign minister said ahead of renewed talks with European powers.

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Macron and Merz to hold talks on NATO and EU-US trade row

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss NATO security, the US-EU trade row and other key issues.

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UK gives green light to €44bn Sizewell C nuclear plant

The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C, which will be partially funded by French energy giant EDF, the go-ahead after it struck a deal with investors, in a move to bolster energy security.

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US poised to quit Unesco again, amid Trump's push to scale back global ties

The United States is preparing to withdraw from Unesco, the United Nations’ cultural and educational agency. The decision is part of President Donald Trump's broader approach to reducing US involvement in international organisations he has previously criticised.

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DR Congo and M23 rebels say they will sign peace deal mid-August

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group have committed to signing a peace agreement by 18 August, as announced during a ceremony held in Doha on Saturday. While this development indicates progress, several key issues remain unresolved and subject to further negotiation. Analysts are now assessing…

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Microsoft to create digital twin of Notre-Dame 'to help support maintenance'

Microsoft is working with the French government to digitally recreate Paris' iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, France’s most visited monument, the US tech company said Monday.

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France's top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel to allow foreign press into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, as warnings of famine mount after 21 months of war.

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Traffickers jailed for up to four years for abusing champagne grape pickers

Three people were jailed on Monday for human trafficking after subjecting migrants from Africa to long working days and then housing them in appalling conditions during the 2023 grape harvest in the Champagne region of north-eastern France.

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Food prices rise worldwide due to climate extremes, according to new report

Food items including potatoes, onions, lettuce, cabbage, fruit and rice are hit by extreme weather that exceeded historical precedent, raising inflation and prices for consumers, a new report shows. The study is released ahead of an important United Nations food summit, to open on Sunday in Ethiopia.

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