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Haitians at home and abroad fear fallout from end of US protection

France, July 25 -- President Donald Trump's government determined last year that Haiti no longer met the necessary conditions for the special protection, which temporarily grants the right to live and... Read More


NGOs take France to court over companies' links to Israeli settlements

France, July 25 -- The legal action, which draws on an advisory opinion issued on 19 July, 2024 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest judicial body, is being led by ... Read More


Macron calls for EU reinforcements as France battles spreading wildfires

France, July 25 -- Macron announced overnight that France had requested the activation of an EU emergency mechanism as fire and medical services came under growing pressure. "The situation remains ex... Read More


Climate change 'exacerbating' drought across Europe, scientists say

France, July 25 -- Numerous European countries are suffering drought conditions this summer. France fears it may have its smallest maize crop in 50 years, while Romania has restricted farmers' access ... Read More


French PM orders deployment of A400M military transport plane to help battle fires

France, July 25 -- The aircraft is to be equipped with a dispensing kit that can release 20 tonnes of fire retardant, equivalent to the capacity of two Dash firefighting aircraft. Its deployment had p... Read More


European Union slams 'inflammatory' Houthi Red Sea tanker attack

France, July 24 -- "The attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea is unacceptable, illegal and further inflames an already volatile situation in the region," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a... Read More


Record June heatwave sees France record 'unprecedented' 5,764 excess deaths

France, July 24 -- The figure represents the highest excess mortality rate during a heatwave in the country since 2003, when extreme temperatures killed around 15,000 people, according to France's off... Read More


Ghanaians ask ICC to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa

France, July 24 -- Submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 15 July, the petition alleges a "pattern of widespread and systematic attacks" against migrants in South Africa and accuses Pr... Read More


Macky Sall pledges to restore trust in UN as leadership race gathers pace

France, July 24 -- Sall was among six candidates who set out their vision for the UN during a restrained debate in New York on Thursday, one week before the formal selection process begins. The candi... Read More


Wildfire in France: at least 12,000 evacuated in the south-west

France, July 23 -- The precautionary measure affects six campsites and a naturist residential estate north of Cap Ferret, a heavily visited area during the summer. The fire has been burning since Wedn... Read More