28

Sep

Far-right Le Pen and hard-left Melenchon seen reaching French presidential run-off, poll shows

French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and far-left contender Jean-Luc Melenchon are seen reaching a run-off vote in next year’s presidential election in each of five scenarios polled, according to…

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25

Sep

Pope makes first official visit to France in 18 years

Church bells will quite literally be ringing across France this Friday morning as Pope Leo XIV lands on the tarmac of Paris-Orly airport for the first official papal visit to…

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25

Sep

Macron: Russian Attack on Europe “Plausible”, Pledges Troops to Saudi Arabia

French President Emmanuel Macron denied Thursday that the CIA had warned France of a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe, even as he pledged to send French "military assets"…

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23

Sep

France agreed to open talks on Latvia joining nuclear deterrence initiative

Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said that French President ​Emmanuel Macron had agreed to start ‌talks with his country about joining a French nuclear deterrence initiative and that France ​has…

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23

Sep

Trump Warns of Iran “Annihilation” as Diplomats Confirm Sidelines Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Wednesday morning, the State Department announced, as diplomatic activity intensified around…

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07

Sep

France rejects mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles

France has dropped plans to introduce a mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles, instead proposing that towns and cities establish voluntary schemes. The French environment ministry said that no mandatory…

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01

Sep

11 EU countries demand end to ‘obstructive’ vetoes on foreign policy

A group of 11 European Union countries has joined forces to demand an end to the "obstructive" vetoes that have paralysed the bloc's external action in recent years, arguing that…

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31

Aug

France, Germany make pitch to overhaul EU foreign policy

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s chief diplomat, would gain far-reaching powers to coordinate the European Commission’s external-facing policy units, including on migration and development aid, under proposals being put forward by…

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26

Aug

Three Akeron anti-tank missiles seized at Italian port

A routine inspection by Italy's Guardia di Finanza at the port of Bari led to the seizure of three Akeron anti-tank missiles and the arrest of a 46-year-old French citizen,…

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25

Aug

French potato crop to shrink by 23% after severe weather

France’s main potato crop is expected to fall 23% this year, or by about 2 million metric tons, after exceptionally hot and dry summer weather, the growers’ group UNPT said.…

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17

Aug

Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK

Relief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with more unsettled conditions bringing the chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to fall back towards the…

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12

Aug

Power operators across Europe prepare for eclipse-related fall in solar generation

Europe’s electricity network operators have prepared backup generation and grid-balancing measures to compensate for an expected drop in solar power output during Wednesday’s solar eclipse, operators said ahead of the…

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07

Jul

UPDATED-Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Two bombs exploded near a hotel ‌in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night, but his office said he did not hear the explosions and he met…

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24

Jun

France reports Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

A doctor who recently returned to France from ​a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo has tested positive for Ebola, marking the country's first confirmed case linked to…

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17

Jun

G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump’s ‘very good’ Zelenskiy meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia should make peace with Ukraine ​after a "very good" meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, in comments that sparked cautious optimism among G7…

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08

Jun

French Jet Shoots Down Drone in Latvian Airspace

A French Rafale fighter jet operating as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia on Monday, ending an airspace threat…

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08

Jun

France and Cyprus to sign defense pact for French deployment to island

France and Cyprus will sign on Monday a status of forces agreement allowing Paris to station troops on the Mediterranean island, two senior Cypriot government officials told POLITICO. The agreement…

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28

May

Norway will come under France’s nuclear umbrella

Norway will open talks with France on joining its nuclear umbrella, French President Emmanuel Macron and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on ​Wednesday, reflecting growing European concerns about…

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27

May

France, Italy and Spain urge EU to toughen and hasten trade defences

France, Italy, Spain and two other EU countries are pushing for the European Union to revamp trade measures to defend itself more effectively against excessively cheap ​imports that threaten to…

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13

May

European Parliament announces winners of 2026 Charlemagne Youth Prize

Projects from Estonia, France and Spain were awarded the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize during a ceremony held on Tuesday in Aachen. The prize is jointly organised each year by…

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07

May

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

France deployed its carrier strike ​group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington ‌and Tehran to consider…

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22

Apr

Europe’s response to the Iran war energy crunch

The European Commission will publish a package of measures on Wednesday seeking to offset surging energy prices, as countries grapple with the biggest shock to energy markets in history from…

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22

Apr

Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025

The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to ​a record high of 64.2 million in ‌2025, up about 2.1 million from a year earlier, according to a…

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17

Apr

Airlines cancel flights, ground planes as jet fuel shock hits Europe

The jet fuel crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing major European airlines to cut flights and ground planes amid a looming supply crunch. International…

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31

Mar

UPDATED: Italy blocks base use, Spain closes airspace, France denies transit over Iran war

Italy, Spain and France have moved to restrict military activity linked to the war in Iran, underscoring divisions among European allies as the conflict continues. Italian authorities denied the United…

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23

Mar

Five takeaways from local French elections

France held the runoff of mayoral elections on Sunday, and although the results of local contests do not always offer a reliable preview of national elections, the vote provided a…

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03

Mar

UK Weighs Naval Protection as France Bolsters Cyprus Defences

Britain has yet to decide whether it will deploy a warship to protect its Royal Air Force base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, following a drone strike that hit the…

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02

Mar

France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran

France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday, adding that the Israeli and U.S. initial strikes against Iran should…

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26

Feb

Montenegrin Kingpin Arrested in France as Financial Trail Exposes Europe-Wide Cocaine Trafficking Network

An international criminal network laundering cocaine profits for Italian organised crime has been dismantled after investigators followed the money trail across Europe. What began as suspicious financial movements uncovered a…

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26

Feb

UK and French Vessels to Support Ireland in Policing Its Waters

Ireland is to deepen naval co-operation with France and Britain, including allowing their vessels to patrol Irish-controlled waters and offer protection during the EU presidency. The move towards deeper co-operation…

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27

Jan

France’s lawmakers vote to ban social media for under-15s

Lawmakers in France's National Assembly on Monday passed a bill that would ban children under 15 years old from usingsocial media. They voted 116 to ⁠23 in favor the bill.…

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26

Jan

France probes link between two baby deaths and milk formula

French investigators are examining the deaths of two infants who had consumed baby formula products that were subject to a precautionary recall earlier this month, the French health ministry said.…

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23

Jan

France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

France says it has seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's sanction-busting "shadow fleet". French President Emmanuel Macron said the tanker, named the Grinch,…

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20

Jan

Trump threatens tariffs on French wines to get Macron to join Board of Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump's Board…

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16

Jan

France says US action against Greenland could endanger EU trade

France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure has warned U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that any move to seize Greenland would amount to a "crossed line" endangering Europe's economic relationship with Washington,…

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14

Jan

Deaths outnumber births in France for first time since World War Two

France recorded more deaths than births in 2025 for the first time since the end of World War Two, a development that erodes its long-held demographic advantage over other European…

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12

Jan

France launches recruitment campaign for new voluntary military service

France said on Monday it was launching a campaign to recruit thousands of young people for a new 10-month voluntary national military service, with the first participants starting their service…

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09

Jan

Severe Winds and Snow Disrupt Travel Across France and Britain

Storm Goretti brought severe weather to parts of northern Europe on Friday, causing widespread disruption in France and the United Kingdom, including power outages, transport suspensions and school closures. https://twitter.com/Top_Disaster/status/2009572228229419180…

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09

Jan

France to vote against Mercosur after farmers protest in Paris

France will vote against a sweeping trade deal that the European Union is due to sign with South American nations, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, as farmers blockaded…

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07

Jan

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has…

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04

Jan

Suspected Islamic State facility in Syria targeted in joint operation between UK and France

The British Ministry of Defence announced its joint operation with France on Saturday night. They targeted an underground facility in Syria. This facility is believed to be used by the…

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09

Dec

Suspected drones seen over French military intelligence base

Suspected drones were seen flying above a French military intelligence base on three separate nights last month, the French Air and Space Force said on Tuesday, in the latest possible…

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06

Dec

France investigates reports of drones over nuclear sub base

French prosecutors are investigating after drones were suspected to have flown over a nuclear submarine base on the Atlantic coast late on Thursday, a prosecutor in charge of military affairs…

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01

Dec

France wants to end free health care for foreign pensioners

Foreign pensioners who dream of spending their retirement under the sun in the French Riviera might have to reconsider their plans if their free health care gets axed. France wants…

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28

Nov

Europol aided France, Spain, Italy, and Romania disrupt human trafficking organized crime networks

In two joint operations conducted this month, Europol supported France and Spain as well as Italy and Romania in disrupting large-scale organised crime groups involved in human trafficking and sexual…

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27

Nov

France’s Macron unveils voluntary military service

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the creation of a new voluntary youth military service to begin by mid-2026, which would help France respond to "accelerating threats" on the global…

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25

Nov

French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election

French pollster Odoxa predicted for the first time that 30-year-old far-right leader Jordan Bardella would win the next presidential election, scheduled in 2027, no matter who his opponents would be.…

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25

Nov

Macron set to present voluntary military service plan

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present a new voluntary military service on Thursday — and most political parties are likely to go along with the plan. The project, which stops…

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18

Nov

France seals ‘historic’ warplane deal with Kyiv

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he firmly believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can successfully bring corruption in his country under control. Speaking at a joint press conference with…

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13

Nov

Sarkozy appeal against conspiracy conviction to begin in March

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal against a conviction for criminal conspiracy related to illegal Libyan financing for his successful 2007 presidential bid will be heard from March 16 to…

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12

Nov

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. A number of major…

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07

Nov

Louvre heist: five keys to understanding the robbery – and security threats to museums everywhere

By Carmen Jordá Sanz, Directora del Departamento de Criminología y Seguridad, Universidad Camilo José Cela On Sunday October 19, criminals managed to steal eight pieces of extremely valuable jewellery from…

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06

Nov

Europe-Wide Operation Targets Labour Exploitation, 54 Arrests

Authorities across Europe have carried out a coordinated operation to tackle labour exploitation, resulting in 54 arrests and the identification of 404 potential victims of human trafficking. The action, led…

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03

Nov

Louvre heist: Amateurs, not professionals, carried out theft

Four suspects who have been charged and remanded in custody following a heist at the Louvre are considered more petty thieves than criminal masterminds, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday.…

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21

Oct

La Sante: The prison where France’s ex-President Sarkozy will serve his sentence

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy heads to jail on Tuesday to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy in a case related to efforts to obtain…

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21

Oct

UPDATED: French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence

Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first French ex-president to go to jail, as he starts a five-year sentence for conspiring to fund his election campaign with money from late Libyan…

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20

Oct

The Louvre Robbery: Piecing Together the Daring Jewellery Theft

The Louvre Museum in Paris has been forced to close while police investigate a brazen heist which targeted France's priceless crown jewels. Thieves wielding power tools broke into the world's…

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