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King of Jordan Visits France to Boost Strategic Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the visit of the Jordanian monarch to Paris in his speech last month during the annual French Ambassadors' Conference and referred to the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership. The Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership was held in the Iraqi capital during the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Cinema Giant Jean-Luc Godard Dies Aged 91

Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century and the father of the French New Wave, died "peacefully at home" on Tuesday aged 91, his family said. His legal counsel later confirmed he died by assisted suicide.

Asharq Al-Awsat

French President Macron to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

French President Emmanuel Macron will attend the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in London, Macron said on Thursday on his Twitter account.

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Biden and Naruhito, but no Modi: throng of leaders expected at Queen’s funeral

As well as a sad occasion, the Westminster Abbey farewell will be a global spectacle, and a diplomatic opportunity for the UK

The Guardian - UK

A year on from Aukus, doubts grow about its future as China muscles up

While some progress has been made, analysts fear China is leaping ahead in capabilities and the defence department doesn’t sense the urgency

The Guardian - AU

French Foreign Minister Colonna kicks-off two-day visit to India

French Foreign Affairs Minister, Catherine Colonna, on Wednesday embarked on a two-day official visit to India. She is due to meet her Indian counterpart, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to discuss regional and global security issues.

Radio France Internationale

French government doesn't rule out introducing provision on pension reform this year — govt spokesman

The French government does not rule out including a provision on a planned pension reform, a topic of constant political upheaval, in a social security bill this year, government spokesman Olivier Veran said on Wednesday.

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'City of Light' Paris flicks dimmer switch to save on energy costs

To cope with surging electricity costs, Paris is to start switching off ornamental lights on city monuments earlier than usual, as well as reduce heating in public buildings. Meanwhile, a petition to turn off digital advertising screens has garnered thousands of signatures.

Radio France Internationale

France to raise Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict at UN Security Council

France has said it will ask the UN Security Council to debate the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan after fresh border clashes between the historic rivals left dozens dead.

Radio France Internationale

Jean-Luc Godard chose to end life through assisted dying, lawyer confirms

The medical report on death of 91-year-old director said he had chosen to end his life

The Guardian - UK

French ethics body paves way for national debate on legalising euthanasia

France is a step closer to legalising euthanasia after a national ethics committee on Tuesday said it was in favour of assisted suicide under strict, supervised conditions.

Radio France Internationale

Jean-Luc Godard death: From Breathless to Contempt, his most famous and important works

“The cinema is truth 24 times per second,” said the iconoclastic film director

Evening Standard

France to hold national debate on legalising euthanasia

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a national debate meant to broaden end-of-life options that will include exploring the possibility of legalizing assisted suicide, with the aim of implementing changes next year.

France 24

Logistics of Queen’s funeral equivalent to hundreds of state visits, officials say

As many as 500 heads of state and dignitaries have been invited in biggest task to face diplomatic service since Winston Churchill’s state funeral in 1965

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The Independent UK

France to open debate meant to broaden end-of-life options

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a national debate meant to broaden end-of-life options

Reuters

French President Macron: France has lost a "national treasure" with death of Godard

France has lost a "national treasure" with the death of film director Jean-Luc Godard, the godfather of the country's New Wave cinema, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

Reuters

France to raise Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes at UN Security Council

France will bring up the topic of clashes between Armenia Azerbaijan at the U.N. Security Council, the office of President Emmanuel Macron said, adding that Macron continued to urge both sides to stick to a ceasefire.

Evening Standard

French politicians refuse to fly flags at half-mast for Queen

French politicians are rebelling against a presidential order to fly their flags at half-mast in honour of the Queen.

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Evening Standard

Yellow vests: Hundreds arrested in Paris following protests over cost of living crisis

Yellow vest activists sparked chaos after descending on the Place de la République and also near the Champs Elysées on Saturday

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Says Russia Strikes Power Grid as More Ground Regained

Ukraine has announced fresh gains in its counter-offensive, including the recapture of the strategic city of Izyum in the country's east, where Kyiv accused Russia of carrying out reprisal strikes against electricity infrastructure. Throughout the weekend Ukraine claimed new military successes against Russia's army in the east and south, the…

France 24

Russian soldiers in retreat as Ukraine regains territory near Kharkiv, US says

The US military said Monday that Russia had largely lost territory it seized near Kharkiv and that Russian soldiers were retreating across the border. Ukraine earlier accused the Russian military of attacking civilian infrastructure in response to a rapid weekend offensive by Ukrainian troops. Read FRANCE 24’s blog to follow…

Reuters

Putin, Macron trade blame over Ukraine nuclear plant security

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Macron trade blame over risk at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Last operating reactor has now been shut down, says Energoatom, to transfer facility to ‘safest state’

France 24

France's public and private sectors race to adapt as winter energy crisis looms

Both the French government and the private sector have been forced to find ways to adapt as gas and electricity prices have risen steadily for months, threatening several sectors with shutdowns in a bid to reduce costs – including swimming pools, gymnasiums and ski resorts.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin, Macron Trade Blame over Ukraine Nuclear Plant Security

The presidents of Russia and France held talks on Sunday regarding safety at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin blaming Ukrainian forces while Emmanuel Macron pointed the finger at Russian troops. Conditions at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant continue to cause global concern. Russia and Ukraine accuse…

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