France’s ex-President Sarkozy loses corruption case appeal
France’s highest court has upheld a corruption conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy,…
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Mayotte: ‘It feels like nuclear war aftermath’ after cyclone, residents say
Residents of Mayotte have spoken of “apocalyptic scenes” caused by by the worst storm in…
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Five dead after shootings in northern France
Five people have died in shootings in northern France, including near a migrant camp, and a 22-year-old…
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At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte
France’s Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has been struck by the worst cyclone to hit the islands…
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Macron names centrist Bayrou as French PM in bid to end political instability
President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France’s next prime…
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Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French PM within days
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will name a new prime minister “in the coming days”,…
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Barnier to resign as French PM after government collapse
France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to tender his resignation today, hours after…
Read MoreFrench PM faces no confidence vote after forcing through budget
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a vote of no confidence in his minority government after…
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Chad ends military cooperation with France
Chad has said it is ending its defence cooperation agreement with former colonial power France, a move…
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France-trained Ukrainian soldiers prepare to deploy against Russia
A French military task force with a festive name — “Champagne” — is wrapping…
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