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France reverses course to back Moroccan autonomy plan for disputed Western Sahara

In a marked departure from its historical position, France moved on Tuesday to recognise Morocco's sovereignty over the Western Sahara, dealing a blow to the the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which claims it is an independent state.

France 24

France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco

France has recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara, shifting a decades-held position and adding itself to a growing list of countries to back Morocco while a United Nations-mediated peace process remains stalled

The Independent UK

Rockets fired from Lebanon kill one Israeli citizen amid retaliation fears

US diplomatic efforts to constrain Israel’s reaction continue as Benjamin Netanyahu vows a ‘harsh’ response

The Guardian - UK

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French President Urges Iran To Avoid Regional Military Escalation

French President Macron urges Iran to avoid military escalation in the region amidst tensions with Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon warns Israel against invas...

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Iranian President-Elect Warns Israel Of Consequences For Lebanon Attack

Iran's President-elect warns Israel of severe consequences for potential attack on Lebanon, amidst rising tensions in the region.

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France honours WWII colonial troops shot dead by French army in Senegal

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders at the Thiaroye camp in Senegal during World War II. It comes as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over how their joint history is remembered.

Radio France Internationale

France 'committed' to de-escalation of regional conflict after Golan attack

French President Emmanuel Macron has assured Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu that France is "fully committed to doing everything possible to avoid further escalation in the region" following a missile attack on Israel-occupied Golan Heights.

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'Israeli strikes' kill two people and injure three others in southern Lebanon

It did not appear to be retaliatory response to attack on Golan Heights, which killed 12 young people

Evening Standard

Paris Olympics is not just sport: it is about presenting a new French identity to the world

Not everything has worked but few other nations would have had the temerity to stage an opening in such fashion

The Guardian - UK

World leaders try to dissuade Israel from 'retaliatory attacks' on Lebanon after Golan Heights strike

Fears an escalation between Israel and Hezbollah could spill into ‘comprehensive regional war’

Evening Standard

French nuclear giant slips into the red following Niger-French breakup

French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly degraded" political context since a military regime came to power a year ago.

Radio France Internationale

France Makes Landmark Gesture Over WWII Massacre Of African Troops

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders in Senegal during World War II, as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over historical memory, the government said on Sunday.

International Business Times

Paris 2024 Olympics: Five things we learned on Day 1 – Dupont by name and nature

It only took the first day after the launch ceremony to relaunch all Olympic opening extravaganzas. Images and metaphors and symbols abound. Thank you Antoine Dupont, France's rugby hero extraordinaire.

Radio France Internationale

Antoine Dupont savours ‘sensational’ first France gold of Games in rugby sevens

The Toulouse scrum-half has won the European Champions Cup, France’s Top 14 and now rugby sevens Olympics gold in the space of nine weeks.

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French President Macron Commends Security Forces At Paris Olympics

French President Macron praises security forces at Paris Olympics, emphasizes vigilance and enhanced measures for safety.

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Olympic chief: no handshakes with Israelis unless they recognise state

Jibril Rajoub said he will not pay ‘lip service’ to Israelis, as Israel’s president Isaac Herzog said athletes from his country compete ‘proudly and fairly’

The Guardian - UK

Phrygian around: Paris is awash with Olympic paraphernalia

Sexually suggestive mascots, presidential merchandise, drag queens and refuse collectors – they’re all there with the athletes

The Guardian - UK

‘It was like us – a chaotic mess’: France enjoys Paris Games opening ceremony

Most French newspapers praise the Olympics spectacle but far-right commentators reject ‘woke propaganda’

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'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe a sigh of relief – it had pulled off the Olympic opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games.

The Guardian - UK

Céline Dion rescues Olympic parade after rain-soaked hostage to hubris

The Parisian rain showed there is a good reason why Olympic opening ceremonies are held in stadiums

The Independent UK

In President Milei's sit-down with Macron, Argentina says the leaders get past soccer chant fallout

Argentine President Javier Milei and French President Emmanuel Macron have met in Paris where they appeared to put aside recent controversy stemming from their countries’ fierce soccer rivalry

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President Macron Declares 2024 Summer Olympics Open In Paris

President Macron declares the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, celebrating sportsmanship and unity with athletes from around the world.

The Independent UK

Florent Manaudou is wrong about France and Paris Olympics will prove it

Paris 2024 can disprove the host nation’s flagbearer, as Paul Eddison outlines how France can pay tribute to the great Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who conceived the modern iteration of the Games

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Biniam Girmay confirmed as Eritrea flag bearer for Paris Olympic opening ceremony but other cyclists stay away

Race schedules mean most big-name riders are unable to take part or not yet in Paris

The Independent UK

What we know about 'malicious' attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines

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