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12 hours ago

France's Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit

France announced €23 billion in investments at the Africa Forward summit in Kenya to support energy transition, agriculture, and AI while expanding equal partnerships and trade.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

France turns to Africa for strategic partnerships

France hosts an Africa summit in Kenya to shift influence from Francophone West Africa toward Anglophone partners, emphasizing security, investment, and green energy.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Africa summit in Kenya: France seeks new partners

France hosts an Africa summit in Kenya to shift influence toward anglophone African partners, emphasizing security, investment, green energy, and fairer global finance.
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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

Macron seeks to cement Africa legacy with Kenya summit

Macron will visit Africa to renew France’s engagement, co-host an Africa Forward summit in Kenya, and promote economic investment while addressing colonial-era legacies.
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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Sport helping displaced Lebanese living in stadium to cope

A displaced martial arts coach in Beirut trains children in a stadium to build confidence, strength, and temporary relief from war trauma.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Israeli military kills six in Lebanon, issues more displacement threats

Israel's military has killed six people in an air raid on a house in southern Lebanon, the latest violation of a United States-brokered truce that has only ever existed on paper. The Israeli attack on Monday night targeted a house in the Kfar Dounin municipality, some 100km (60 miles) south of Beirut, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said. Seven wounded were brought to hospitals in the coastal city of Tyre, the agency added.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

How Hezbollah's $300 3D-printed drones are challenging Israeli military

Hezbollah uses cheap fibre-optic FPV drones to evade jamming, strike Israeli forces and equipment, and raise the cost of Israel’s presence in south Lebanon.
#fianna-fail
fromIndependent
2 days ago
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'I reject Hutch's commentary' on ethnic minorities, says Micheal Martin as he prepares for his party's centenary

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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'I reject Hutch's commentary' on ethnic minorities, says Micheal Martin as he prepares for his party's centenary

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Total Lack of Respect!' Macron Scolds Rowdy Audience for Disrupting Africa Summit Session

Macron interrupted an Africa Forward summit in Kenya to demand silence and respect when side conversations drowned speakers.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Risks and rewards in France-Kenya partnership

Kenya-France cooperation for Africa Forward 2026 and defense ties has drawn neo-colonial influence concerns, while France gains strategic access and Kenya gains training and security support.
#ligue-1
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The week in Ligue 1: sunglasses, fire extinguishers, flares and firecrackers

Marseille’s extreme training lock-in measures have failed to improve results, while internal unrest and fan anger continue to grow despite a win at Le Havre.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The week in Ligue 1: sunglasses, fire extinguishers, flares and firecrackers

Marseille’s extreme training lock-in measures have failed to improve results, while internal unrest and fan anger continue to grow despite a win at Le Havre.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli killings in Lebanon rise: Is even the pretence of a ceasefire over?

Ceasefire strain is growing as Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks, with rising civilian and medical worker deaths across Lebanon.
#lebanon
fromTruthout
4 days ago
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Despite Ceasefire, Israel Continues to Expand Occupation of Southern Lebanon

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions

President Joseph Aoun faces pressure to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid rising tensions in Lebanon and U.S. expectations for a visible diplomatic outcome.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone

Over 1 million people in southern Lebanon have been displaced due to escalating violence, marking one of the fastest displacements in decades.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 14 people, marking the deadliest day since the ceasefire began over a week ago.
fromTruthout
4 days ago
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Despite Ceasefire, Israel Continues to Expand Occupation of Southern Lebanon

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions

President Joseph Aoun faces pressure to meet with Israel's Netanyahu amid rising tensions in Lebanon and U.S. expectations for a visible diplomatic outcome.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone

Over 1 million people in southern Lebanon have been displaced due to escalating violence, marking one of the fastest displacements in decades.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 14 people, marking the deadliest day since the ceasefire began over a week ago.
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1 day ago

Moulay Hassan, the crown prince learning to reign in Morocco

Moulay Hassan is taking on more high-profile military and public duties as King Mohammed VI recovers from recent health issues.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

France has a record number of presidential hopefuls. Will any of them be able to hold back the far right?

Leftwing voters in Paris rally for unity to prevent the far right National Rally from gaining power ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
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French presidential hopefuls put romance on the ballot

Two French politicians are revealing personal details as they prepare for potential presidential bids in the upcoming election.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

France has a record number of presidential hopefuls. Will any of them be able to hold back the far right?

Leftwing voters in Paris rally for unity to prevent the far right National Rally from gaining power ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 days ago

France can win World Cup but Kylian Mbappe could cause "trouble", says 1998 winner

Kylian Mbappé’s role and ego could disrupt France’s World Cup plans unless he plays left while Dembélé leads the attack.
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fromThe Local France
4 days ago

France sending envoy back to Algeria to ease relations

France will return its ambassador to Algeria and send a senior envoy to 1945 massacre ceremonies to restore dialogue and improve relations.
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

No mass flight cancellations expected in France over summer, minister says

International Air Transport Association head Willie Walsh has said that Europe has enough jet fuel to last until the end of May, but after that, the picture varies depending on the country. France is not one of the worst affected countries. It is currently estimated that, with fuel reserves released, it has enough fuel to last until the end of September.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon

Israeli air raids and drone attacks in southern Lebanon killed civilians and civil defence personnel and triggered new forced evacuations despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission

France and Britain are deploying a multinational naval mission to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, proposing Iran gain shipping access in exchange for nuclear and missile negotiations with the US.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Israel says Hezbollah commander targeted in Beirut strike

Israel has conducted a strike in Beirut targeting Hezbollah's commander, marking a significant escalation since the ceasefire.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel issues new forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon

Israel's military has issued new evacuation orders for residents in southern Lebanon amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Israel says Hezbollah commander targeted in Beirut strike

Israel has conducted a strike in Beirut targeting Hezbollah's commander, marking a significant escalation since the ceasefire.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel issues new forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon

Israel's military has issued new evacuation orders for residents in southern Lebanon amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
6 days ago

OPINION: Remains of Macron's centrists still have the best chance of beating the far-right

Gabriel Attal, the candidate for Renaissance, faces pressure to outperform Edouard Philippe in polls ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.
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fromThe Local France
6 days ago

Risk of summer flight cancellations in France 'very low'

The risk of flight cancellations in France over the summer holiday period is considered very low despite rising jet fuel costs.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire

Israel targeted a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Macron backs Armenia's pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close

Emmanuel Macron supports Armenia's alignment with Europe, criticizing Russia's abandonment after the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Queues worsen at French airports as EES rollout continues

French airports are experiencing increased waiting times and chaos at passport control since the full introduction of the EU's Entry & Exit System.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court orders government 'fix ANEF website within 6 months'

The French Conseil d'Etat has mandated the ANEF website be fixed within six months due to significant malfunctions affecting residency permit applications.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France and Armenia leaders unite in song of shared son

Macron launched into a rendition of Aznavour's classic about youth, love and the passage of time, as he sat behind a piano, microphone in hand.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago
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France's hard-left leader Melenchon confirms presidential run

Jean-Luc Mélenchon will run for the French presidency in 2027, emphasizing unity against war and social crises.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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France's Jean-Luc Melenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

Jean-Luc Melenchon will run for president in 2027, emphasizing the urgency to oppose war and address economic and social crises.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal

Christians in East Jerusalem face increasing violence and harassment, reflecting a broader trend of intolerance linked to rising far-right nationalism in Israel.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France pushes for global action on methane emissions

"I sincerely hope that the discussions we will have today will enable us to join our forces to accelerate the implementation of effective solutions to reduce methane emissions."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

French left-wing's Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027

Jean-Luc Melenchon will run for the presidency again in 2027, facing potential rivals with Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing a political ban.
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fromWorld Wild Schooling
1 week ago

12 Top Places in Southern France for Digital Nomads To Work Remotely in Style

Southern France is an ideal destination for digital nomads, offering amenities, beautiful scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Asylum seeker sent back to France in one in, one out' scheme to be returned to Syria

A Kurdish asylum seeker faces return to Syria after France deemed it safe, despite Syria not being classified as a safe country for returns.
#jerusalem
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Video of attack on French nun in Jerusalem causes widespread condemnation

A French nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem, prompting widespread condemnation and highlighting rising hostility towards the Christian community.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem

A Jewish man was arrested for violently attacking a nun in Jerusalem, raising concerns about the safety of Christians in the Holy Land.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Video of attack on French nun in Jerusalem causes widespread condemnation

A French nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem, prompting widespread condemnation and highlighting rising hostility towards the Christian community.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem

A Jewish man was arrested for violently attacking a nun in Jerusalem, raising concerns about the safety of Christians in the Holy Land.
fromFrenchly
1 week ago

May 1st in France: What Does Labor Day Look Like in 2026? - Frenchly

May 1st did not begin as a celebration. It began as a fight. In 1886, American workers took to the streets demanding an eight hour workday instead of the grueling 12 hour shifts that defined industrial labor.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise

Air France-KLM reduces capacity growth forecasts due to rising fuel costs from the Iran war, expecting a $2.4bn increase in fuel expenses this year.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel kills nine people in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire'

Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon escalate, resulting in casualties and destruction despite a US-mediated ceasefire extension.
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fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Quebec Promised Francophone Immigrants a Fast Track to Permanent Residency-Then Changed Its Mind | The Walrus

The abolition of the PEQ program restricts pathways to permanent residency for skilled workers in Quebec, impacting their ability to stay and work.
#france
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fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Pet passports, May changes, summer festivals: 6 essential articles for life in France

May 2026 in France features public holidays, price hikes, Cannes film festival, new pet passport rules, and electronic billing for self-employed workers.
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fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Pet passports, May changes, summer festivals: 6 essential articles for life in France

May 2026 in France features public holidays, price hikes, Cannes film festival, new pet passport rules, and electronic billing for self-employed workers.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Mali: France urges citizens to leave amid Tuareg advance

The French Foreign Ministry has called on French nationals to leave the country 'as soon as possible' amid continuing attacks by Tuareg-led rebel forces who have claimed that the ruling junta will 'fall sooner or later.'
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah's drone attacks on Israeli soldiers continue amid airstrikes and displacement orders, escalating tensions in the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Hezbollah remains a significant force in Lebanon, influencing stability and US-Iran negotiations despite recent setbacks and ongoing conflict with Israel.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation

Hezbollah denies undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire amid escalating tensions and Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah's drone attacks on Israeli soldiers continue amid airstrikes and displacement orders, escalating tensions in the region.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Hezbollah remains a significant force in Lebanon, influencing stability and US-Iran negotiations despite recent setbacks and ongoing conflict with Israel.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation

Hezbollah denies undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire amid escalating tensions and Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

Macron urges Andorra to 'move forwards' on decriminalising abortion

Emmanuel Macron urges Andorra to decriminalize abortion amid ongoing discussions about reforming its total ban on the procedure.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

Macron urges Andorra to 'move forwards' on decriminalising abortion

Emmanuel Macron urges Andorra to decriminalize abortion amid ongoing discussions about reforming its total ban on the procedure.
fromThe Local France
2 years ago

8 things you never knew about Andorra

Andorra's main claim to sporting fame is as a renowned winter sports venue. With about 350km of ski runs, across 3,100 hectares of mountainous terrain, it boasts the largest ski area in the Pyrenees.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Clashes over water resources in Chad kill over 40 people

Community clashes over water resources in Chad are escalating due to extreme weather, resulting in significant violence and military intervention.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Macron says EU's mutual defence clause not just words'

Emmanuel Macron emphasizes Europe's self-defense capability through a mutual assistance clause in the EU treaty, asserting its strength over NATO's article 5.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks

President Trump extended a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon for three weeks amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire as US-Iran talks stall

Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, aiming for peace and cooperation against Hezbollah.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Irish troops take part in intense training exercises to prepare for deployment to Lebanon

Irish peacekeepers are preparing for their final UN mission in Lebanon amid a volatile regional conflict.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

UK and France strike new 662m small boats deal

A new £662m deal with France will deploy riot-trained police to combat illegal Channel crossings and enhance surveillance against people smugglers.
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fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

UK and France agree to three-year deal to stop migrant crossings

Britain and France have agreed to a three-year deal to combat undocumented migration across the Channel, increasing law enforcement and funding.
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