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France’s Macron sees hope for hostages in Gaza after Qatari mediation

By John Irish France's President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the release of two American hostages in Gaza, highlighting Qatar's role and saying he hoped similar initiatives would happen in the coming…

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Arrests after wave of bomb threats in France

At least 18 people have been arrested after a wave of bomb threats prompted evacuations across France. The Palace of Versailles, the Louvre as well as schools, airports and hospitals…

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UPDATED: Several French airports evacuated due to bomb scare; France stepping up border security

Eight French airports faced security alerts on Wednesday and several were evacuated for checks, the DGAC aviation authority said, and the Palace of Versailles closed again due to its third security scare in…

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France’s Palace of Versailles being evacuated for security reasons

France's Palace of Versailles is evacuating its visitors for security reasons and will be closed on Tuesday, the Chateau de Versailles said on social network X.BFM TV, citing police sources, said a bomb squad…

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France deploys 7,000 troops for extra security

PARIS, (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron deployed up to 7,000 soldiers for increased security patrols, as bomb alerts forced the evacuation of the Louvre museum after a teacher was…

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UPDATED: Fatal attack in school in Arras, France

By Pascal Rossignol ARRAS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - A knifeman fatally stabbed one teacher and wounded another in an attack at a school in the northern France city of Arras…

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Russian journalist who protested Putin’s war live on TV may have been poisoned

PARIS, (Reuters) - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into why an exiled Russian journalist who staged a high-profile protest against the war in Ukraine was suddenly taken ill, a…

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EU rethinks energy state aid to break France-Germany deadlock – document

European Union countries may scale back plans to expand state aid for power plants in an attempt to break a deadlock between France and Germany, a document seen by Reuters…

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France reluctant to delay Brexit tariffs on UK-EU electric cars – sources

France is reluctant to delay post-Brexit tariffs that are set to hit electric vehicles traded between Britain and the European Union, French government sources said, in a move that could hit…

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France kicks off bird flu vaccination despite trade backlash risk

PARIS, Oct 2 (Reuters) - France started vaccinating ducks against bird flu on Monday to try and stem the virus that killed millions of birds around the world, a move…

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French retailers divided over government call to sell fuel at cost

Two leading French retailers were at odds on Tuesday over the government's call for petrol and diesel to be sold at cost price at the fuel pump, ahead of a meeting between the…

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Pope Francis hammers home his message that Europe do more for migrants crossing the Mediterranean

By Philip Pullella MARSEILLES, France, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Saturday condemned "belligerent nationalisms" and called for a pan-European response to migration to stop the Mediterranean, where thousands…

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Pope says impeding migrant rescues at sea is ‘gesture of hate’

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - Pope Francis said that migrants who risk drowning at sea "must be rescued," calling it "a duty of humanity, a duty of civilisation". Speaking at the…

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Marine Le Pen faces trial over ‘fake jobs’ EU scandal

PARIS (Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor's office said that far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 23 other members of her party should stand trial over alleged misuse of EU funds,…

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Pope visit to Marseille to shine light on latest EU migration crisis

By Philip Pullella and Layli Foroudi VATICAN CITY, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Pope Francis arrives on Friday in the French port city of Marseille for a lightning visit that will…

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World War One cemeteries, Rwanda genocide sites, Argentine torture center declared UNESCO World Heritage

By Geert De Clercq PARIS, (Reuters) - World War One cemeteries in Belgium and France, the hills of Rwanda's 1994 genocide and a former torture center in Argentina have been…

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UPDATED: King Charles speaks on Ukraine, climate, in French Senate address

PARIS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - King Charles underscored the importance of the relationship between Britain and France on the second day of a state visit to France, which both nations…

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UPDATED: King Charles greeted in France with pomp, diplomacy on state visit

By Elizabeth Pineau and Louise Dalmasso PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - King Charles arrived in France on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he and President Emmanuel Macron…

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King Charles and France’s Macron hope to build on personal bond post Brexit

After flames engulfed France's Notre-Dame cathedral in 2019, Britain's future King Charles III sat down to write to President Emmanuel Macron, describing his heartbreak and offering his help and advice…

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French Interior Minister Darmanin says irregular migration on the rise

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced police reinforcements along the France-Italy border in order to stem irregular migration, which he said is on the rise. "We have a 100% increase…

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Italy, France agree to postpone closure of Mont Blanc tunnel by a year

MILAN, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Key maintenance works on the Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France have been postponed until September next year, Italy's transport ministry said, after the…

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France to ban disposable e-cigarettes

PARIS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on radio station RTL on Sunday. “It’s an important public health issue,”…

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Paris fumigated to stop spread of disease-ridden tiger mosquitoes

Health authorities have fumigated Paris for the first time amid concerns that disease-ridden tiger mosquitoes could spread dengue in the French capital. Stay-at-home alerts were issued and roads closed during…

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Paris becomes the first European capital to ban self-service electric scooters

Paris has become the first European capital to ban self-service electric scooters This follows a referendum in April in which Parisians voted to ban the battery-powered-scooters, confirming that many regarded…

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France says some food retailers, producers agree to cut prices

PARIS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - France's finance minister said on Thursday he had reached a deal with food retailers and producers to step up the fight against inflation, but he…

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French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right,…

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Darmanin, potential successor to Macron, makes pitch to working class

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin staged his first rally on Sunday with an appeal to working class voters in what political opponents saw as the start of the race to succeed President…

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France’s Sarkozy will stand trial over alleged Libyan campaign financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and illegal financing related to alleged Libyan funding of his successful 2007 presidential bid, the financial prosecutor's office…

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Sewer problems in Seine behind cancellation of Paris 2024 run-up event – media

A faulty valve in Paris' sewage system was likely to have degraded the River Seine's water quality, leading to the cancellation of a pre-Olympics swimming event, Le Canard Enchaine and…

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France issues ‘red alert’ over heatwave in south

France has issued a "red alert" for four southern regions amid a spell of excessively hot weather, with temperatures expected to peak at 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit) in…

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At least one dead, dozens rescued as migrant boat crossing Channel from France capsizes

At least one person died and more than 50 were rescued after a migrant boat trying to cross the Channel from France capsized early on Saturday, local authorities said.Local mayor…

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Eleven missing after fire breaks out in disabled people cottage in France

Eleven people were missing after a fire broke out in a holiday cottage welcoming disabled people in eastern France, in the town of Wintzenheim, local authorities said on Wednesday. Interior…

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Photo Story: Record temperatures in Mediterranean Sea

Joao Carvalho of the Sorbonne Institute measures the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea waters in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, 04 August 2023. The water temperature of the Mediterranean Sea has reached a…

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Macron reshuffles ministers after French riots “stunned” country

PARIS, July 20 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday reshuffled his ministers for key domestic portfolios such as education, housing and urban affairs, as his government begins its response to…

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France fetes India’s Modi at Bastille Day celebration

PARIS, July 14 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was treated to one of France's most spectacular accolades on Friday as guest of honour at the Bastille Day military…

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France steps up security for July 14 Bastille Day festivities after recent riots

PARIS (Reuters) - France will step up security measures for the country's annual July 14 Bastille Day national festival, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, after the country was hit by…

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More submarines, jets for Indian navy on cards as Modi visits France

By Krishn Kaushik and Elizabeth Pineau NEW DELHI/PARIS, July 12 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to France on Thursday to deepen ties with New Delhi's oldest strategic…

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France to send long-range missiles to Ukraine – Macron

France will join Britain in supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, a move that allows Ukrainian forces to hit Russian troops and supply dumps deep behind the front lines.Speaking on arrival…

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Hundreds defy Paris protest ban a week after riots

PARIS (Reuters) -Hundreds of protesters defied a ban on Saturday to march in central Paris against police violence, a week after riots sparked by the killing of a teenager in…

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Man dies in Marseille after being shot at time of riots -prosecutor

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the death of a 27-year old man who was hit by a projectile at the time of the riots on Saturday,…

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Fundraiser for policeman who shot French teenager reflects divisions

A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the family of the policeman who shot dead teenager Nahel M. in France topped 1.4 million euros ($1.5 million) on Tuesday, outstripping donations…

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France riots: mayors hold defiant rallies amid uneasy calm

Defiant gatherings were held outside town halls across France on Monday following a wave of rioting triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teenager of north African descent. Police made fewer…

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UPDATED: Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests overnight

Sixth night of riots sees fewer arrests, 300 cars torched Macron due to meet leaders of parliament, town mayors Grandmother of teenage victim calls for calm By Tassilo Hummel PARIS,…

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Shot teenager’s grandmother urges end to French overnight riots

Arrests decline on Saturday's fifth night of unrest Macron due to hold meeting with ministers Mayor's home in southern Paris ram-raided, set alight Unrest began after police shot teenager of…

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Macron cancels trip over French riots as family buries teenager

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS, July 1 (Reuters) - More than 1,300 people were arrested in France during a fourth night of rioting and President Emmanuel Macron cancelled a trip to Germany on…

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French police, long unreformed, under scrutiny after teenager shooting

By Juliette Jabkhiro, Layli Foroudi and Elizabeth Pineau Experts say police reform has been missing Police unions hold deep influence over governments Rights group say tackling rampant racism is urgent…

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UPDATED: Unrest rocks France ahead of funeral of teenager shot by police

Recasts with French teenager's funeral, adds French comment on discrimination in law enforcement in paragraph 29 Fourth night of unrest hits major French cities Government says all options on table…

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Italy and UK warn nationals going to France of travel disruption amid unrest

Britain and Italy on Friday warned their nationals traveling to France of disruptions to road transport, including possible curfews, after nationwide unrest in protest at the fatal shooting of a…

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French politicians push for EU clampdown on influencers

French lawmakers are pushing for the European Commission to mimic French rules that crack down on social media influencers flogging risky products and services such as crypto or cosmetic surgery.…

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UPDATED: Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting

PM Borne says all options for restoring order on table Third night of unrest rocks major French cities Hundreds arrested, hundreds of police injured Macron convenes another cabinet crisis meeting…

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UPDATED: France unrest: Riots spread, police officer charged with shooting teenager dead

Officer charged after 17-year-old shot dead in Paris suburb 150 people arrested during second night of unrest Macron holds crisis meeting By Benoit Van Overstraeten PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) -…

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Macron once more irritates Italy by backing Saudi World Expo bid

France has fired anger across Europe by backing Saudi Arabia rather than neighboring Italy to host the glitzy 2030 World Expo, as Emmanuel Macron pushes to boost trade and diplomatic…

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Danone, Kellogg among 75 companies France has asked for price cuts – document

By Richa Naidu and Sybille de La Hamaide LONDON/PARIS, June 23 (Reuters) - Danone and Kellogg are among 75 consumer goods companies that French authorities have asked to cut prices,…

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Rich nations finalise $100 bln climate aid at Paris summit – Macron

Leaders and global organisations meet in Paris Aimed to forge a consensus on debt, climate financing Development banks urged to risk capital to boost lending By John Irish and Leigh…

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Greta Thunberg says France targeting climate activists

PARIS (Reuters) - Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Thursday that campaigners were being "systemically targeted with repression" in France, where she attending a finance summit. "We are seeing…

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Leaders head to Paris to give impetus for new global finance agenda

Leaders, global organisations, civil society meet in Paris Aim to forge a consensus on debt, climate financing Development banks urged to risk capital to boost lending By Leigh Thomas and…

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UPDATED: One person still missing after Paris blast

Blast rips through street near popular Latin Quarter Gas explosion suspected but not confirmed Hundreds of firefighters bring blaze under control Blast shakes buildings PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - One…

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