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French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday preparing a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle with the prime minister's job on the line but uncertainty remaining to the last minute over the head of state's intentions.

French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as this Monday, as he seeks a new look for a widely criticised government.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday praised former finance minister and European Union leader Jacques Delors at a state funeral, saying he had "reconciled Europe with its future".

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society

Heavy fighting is raging in central and southern Gaza as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed one of the top Hamas leaders

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society.

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Several of the 60 personalities who signed a petition in support of French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape and sexual harassment, have now distanced themselves from the move. Since then, three anti-Depardieu petitions signed by thousands of artists and celebrities have emerged.

The "Dry January" initiative encourages people to refrain from drinking alcohol for a month to raise awareness about its impact on health. While backed by some sixty organisations, specialists have criticised the government for not openly supporting the campaign.