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Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary Of Troop Killings After France Acknowleges Colonial 'Massacre'

Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre".

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France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia

France on Saturday began the return of some 3,500 archaeological artefacts to Ethiopia, which Paris held since the 1980s for study. This came during a visit to the region by the new Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

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France Says Netanyahu Has 'Immunity' From ICC Warrants

Provisions for immunity from prosecution at the International Criminal Court apply to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the French foreign ministry said Wednesday.

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A ‘new page’: World reacts to Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Agreement greeted with relief in Lebanon and beyond, with some pushing for ‘urgent steps’ to end Israel’s war in Gaza.

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UK not sending troops to Ukraine, Lammy says

Le Monde reported on Monday that France and the UK are ‘not ruling out’ sending troops and private defence companies to Ukraine.

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Fresh Strikes, Clashes In Lebanon After Ceasefire Calls

Israel bombed Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Monday and battles raged in Lebanon's south after the Iran-backed militant group claimed 50 attacks on Israeli targets the day before.

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France warns of new EU sanctions on Israeli settlers as tensions rise

France's foreign minister has announced that the European Union may soon impose new sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of inciting violence in Palestinian territories. This follows Paris's warning that a recent incident in Jerusalem, where Israeli security forces entered a French-administered property, "must never happen again."

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France Condemns Israeli Police Actions At French-Owned Holy Site

France condemns Israeli police for detaining consulate members at a French-owned holy site in Jerusalem, leading to diplomatic tensions and highlighting on...

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France slams Israel after gendarmes detained in occupied East Jerusalem

Officers freed after brief detention during visit by France’s top diplomat, with both sides trading blame over incident.

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French minister cancels holy site visit after Israeli police arrest gendarmes

France summons Israeli ambassador over incident at Eleona domain in Jerusalem which is under French control

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Middle East crisis live: Israeli airstrike kills 12 in Gaza City school; Ireland joins genocide case against Israel – as it happened

12 Palestinians killed in attack on al-Shati refugee camp; Irish foreign minister says country will join South Africa’s case in the international court of justice

The Guardian - AU

Iran claims French couple imprisoned since 2022 'in good health'

Two French citizens detained in Iran since May 2022 are reportedly in good health and being held in good detention conditions, according to Iran, denying recent claims their condition was worsening.

Radio France Internationale

France’s top diplomat returns to Israel amid calls for ceasefire, humanitarian law in Gaza

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot is due in Israel and the Palestinian Territories seeking to press Israel to engage diplomatically to end the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon after the US presidential election is over.

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$1 billion raised for Lebanon at Paris conference – but ceasefire remains elusive

It comes as an Israeli airstrike killed three Lebanese soldiers in the south of the country

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Paris event raises $1bn in humanitarian and military support for Lebanon

A Paris conference for conflict-stricken Lebanon on Thursday raised around $800 million for humanitarian aid but saw little diplomatic progress as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah.

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France Kicks Off Lebanon Aid Conference With 100-mn-euro Pledge

Fraench President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would support Lebanon with 100 million euros, as Paris hosted an aid conference with big financial aims but slim diplomatic prospects.

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Russian Victory Would Bring 'Chaos': French FM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned in Kyiv on Saturday that if Russia defeated Ukraine on the battlefield it would sow "chaos" in the international system.

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France Supports Ukraine's Victory Plan Against Russian Invasion

French Foreign Minister supports Ukraine's peace plan, prisoner exchange and repatriation efforts amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

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'Dark Day': Victims Mourned Around The Globe On Oct. 7 Anniversary

Mourners and leaders around the world on Monday voiced horror and a desire for peace at tearful memorials remembering the unprecedented October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked a year of devastating war in Gaza.

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France pays tribute to 7 October attack victims, families

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday paid tributes to the victims of the Hamas 7 October attack on Israel, on the first anniversary of an event that shook the Middle East. A ceremony will be held on Monday evening, hosted by the Crif Jewish organisation in the presence of several…

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From protector to onlooker: how France lost its influence in Lebanon

France has multiplied its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the growing conflict in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, but the influence it wields in its former protectorate has declined dramatically in recent years. RFI looks at how France lost its clout.

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Foreign minister visits Lebanon as second French citizen confirmed dead

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Lebanon Sunday night for talks with authorities and to bring humanitarian aid, after earlier calling for an “immediate” end to Israeli air strikes. As he arrived, the foreign ministry announced that a second French person had been killed in Lebanon.

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US and France lead push for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon

The leaders of the US and France have jointly called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon – a move that comes amid a rising death toll from Israeli strikes on Hezbollah.

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Israel ‘spreading terror’, Lebanon’s PM tells UN Security Council

UNSC told that France, US working on 21-day ceasefire proposal as fighting between Israel, Hezbollah intensifies.

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Meet the key ministers shaping France's new government

After months of political deadlock following July’s snap elections, France has a new government. Prime Minister Michel Barnier unveiled the cabinet late Saturday, with conservatives and centrists taking the lead – signalling a shift to the right. Here's a breakdown of the key ministers.

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