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French army to leave Senegal amid Africa downsizing

France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.

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France condemns reported atrocities against civilians in Syria’s Sweida

France has called for an immediate end to what it described as “abuses targeting civilians” in the Syrian city of Sweida, following reports of summary executions and other violations allegedly committed by government forces.

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EU court rules against family of late Jean-Marie Le Pen in expenses case

An EU court has dismissed an appeal brought by the heirs of the late French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen. The family were disputing a European Parliament demand for repayment of more than €300,000 that he wrongly claimed in expenses during his time as an MEP.

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Medical charity says Ethiopian soldiers targeted aid workers in Tigray war

International medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has released a report describing the gunning-down of three of its staff in Ethiopia's Tigray region in 2021 as an "intentional and targeted killing" by members of Ethiopia's military.

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Record drug seizure in French Polynesia as overseas minister makes official visit

French customs officials have seized a record 900 kilogrammes of cocaine and 180 kilogrammes of methamphetamine aboard a sailing yacht off the Marquesas Islands – one of five archipelagos that make up French Polynesia. France's Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, on an official visit to the region, has said the "fight…

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French startup unveils aviation breakthrough with hydrogen powered aircraft

A French startup, Blue Spirit Aero, has developed an innovative hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft, showcased at the 55th Paris Air Show held recently in Le Bourget.

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Frenchman given conditional release after years on death row in Indonesia

Serge Atlaoui – a Frenchman who spent almost two decades on death row in Indonesia over drug offences before being returned to France – has been granted a conditional release, prosecutors have announced.

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Equatorial Guinea accuses France of 'neo-colonialism' in Paris mansion row

Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations’ top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as “neo-colonial” in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-million-euro mansion in Paris that was confiscated by French authorities.

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EU budget proposal launches two years of tense talks and likely farmer showdown

The European Commission will kickstart two years of tense negotiations when it unveils its proposal Wednesday for the EU's long-term budget including funding reforms that risk renewed confrontation with farmers.

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French PM unveils radical plan to tackle ‘deadly danger’ of national debt

French Prime Minister François Bayrou on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping plan to restore France’s public finances, warning of the "deadly danger" of being "crushed by debt".

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France among EU states to test age-check app to protect children online

France and four EU countries will test an app aimed at preventing children from accessing harmful content online by checking users' ages, the European Commission said Monday.

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Swiss exoplanet pioneer reflects on Earth’s place in the cosmos

In October 1995, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz made a groundbreaking discovery: the first exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in astronomy and planetary science, earning the Swiss pair the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics. In a recent visit to the Sorbonne,…

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French court blocks Nice’s ban on cruise ships to fight pollution, overtourism

A French court has suspended a measure made by the mayor of Nice to limit the number of large cruise ships from docking in its port, aiming to tackle pollution and overtourism.

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Brigitte Macron launches appeal against acquittal in gender rumours case

Brigitte Macron, the wife of the French president, has lodged an appeal with France's highest appeals court, the Court of Cassation, after the Paris court of appeal last Thursday acquitted two women who spread a rumour online alleging that she is a transgender woman, her lawyer told French news agency…

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French PM to lay out difficult budget decisions to escape 'deadly deficit trap'

French Prime Minister François Bayrou presents the highly anticipated 2026 budget to parliament on Tuesday, outlining plans to find €40 billion in spending cuts and tax hikes. Whatever form the measures take they will be unpopular and risk bringing down the government.

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Brigitte Macron appeals acquittal in transgender rumour case to France’s top court

Brigitte Macron, the wife of the French president, has lodged an appeal with the Court of Cassation following the acquittal last Thursday by the Paris Court of Appeal of two women who spread a rumour online alleging that she is a transgender woman, her lawyer told French news agency AFP.

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Cameroon's President Biya, 92, announces bid for eighth term in office

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced he will run in this year's presidential election in October.

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Bastille Day parade shows 'operational capability of French army'

A record 7,000 military personnel – some in combat gear – have marched down the Champs-Elysées in this year's Bastille Day parade, demonstrating the French military's "operational credibility" in the face of mounting security challenges, notably from Russia. The guest of honour this year is Indonesia.

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Gisele Pelicot honoured on Bastille Day for advocacy against sexual violence

Gisele Pelicot, who embodies the fight against sexual violence against women, is one of those being honoured on 14 July, France's National Day, known as Bastille Day. Rapper-turned-fashion designer Pharrell Williams is also among 589 people awarded Legion of Honour.

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Former Nigeria president Buhari dies age 82

Nigeria’s former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari died at a clinic in London on Sunday at the age of 82.

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France's Macron calls for major hike in defence spending, citing Russia threat

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II.

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Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in final to win Club World Cup

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium to win the first edition of FIFA's new competition.

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Sinner downs Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner downed Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge for his painful defeat in the French Open final.

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The mayor is the democratic figure in whom the French have the most confidence

A new study highlights the key role played by mayors in French democracy, and found that these local figures – of which there are almost 35,000 – are by far the elected officials most trusted by the French people.

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Enhanced Games: how the 'doping Olympics' could change sport forever

In May 2026, Las Vegas will play host to the Enhanced Games – a competition where doping is not just allowed, it's required. Behind the project are libertarian investors – including Donal Trump Jr – and athletes motivated by million-dollar prizes.

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