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French National Assembly moves to overhaul response to sexual violence and abuse

France, Oct. 14 -- The legislation, known as the "comprehensive" bill, was adopted by 503 votes to none in the National Assembly on Tuesday. It now goes to the Senate for further examination. MPs fro... Read More


France toughens fight against foreign interference as cyberattacks continue

France, Oct. 14 -- A cyberattack paralysed the website of France's General Secretariat for Defence and National Security (SGDSN), a body attached to the prime minister, for several hours on Tuesday. ... Read More


France braces for fresh school protests as student movement tests momentum

France, Oct. 13 -- Following several school blockades on Monday morning, students are planning a "fifth act" of protests on Tuesday, in what could prove a decisive moment for a movement that the gover... Read More


France intercepts Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in operation off Reunion Island

France, Oct. 13 -- President Macron confirmed on Monday that French forces intercepted the DF Peak, a Benin-flagged tanker included on the European Union's sanctions list as part of efforts to disrupt... Read More


Ex-DRC president Kabila to lead new 'politico-military' alliance with M23 rebels

France, Oct. 13 -- The alliance was unveiled on Monday at a joint press conference at Kabila's residence in Goma - the main city in eastern DRC which has been under M23 control since January 2025. Th... Read More


EU cautious over Trump's 'energy ceasefire' as Russia continues Ukraine attacks

France, Oct. 13 -- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas struck a cautious note on Monday, saying Brussels wanted to see clear evidence that Moscow intended to respect the proposed halt to attacks on en... Read More


Glucksmann wins French left primary to run as alternative to Melenchon

France, Oct. 12 -- Glucksmann, 46, a European lawmaker who leads the centre-left Place Publique party, won Sunday's primary in the first round of voting with 66 percent of the 120,787 votes cast. Soc... Read More


Chinese carmakers descend on Paris as battle for European market intensifies

France, Oct. 12 -- The Chinese presence will be twice as large as in 2024, with established manufacturers such as BYD and Chery joined by newcomers including Aito and Avatr. Chinese brands are gainin... Read More


Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia's relations with Russia 'can no longer be the same'

France, Oct. 12 -- Armenia's relationship with Russia "can no longer be the same as it was before", Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told RFI in an exclusive interview in Yerevan, as his government seek... Read More


Growing concern as mosquito-borne West Nile virus gains ground in France

France, Oct. 11 -- In its most recent bulletin published on 7 October, French public health agency Sante Publique France reported 161 human cases of the West Nile virus nationwide, 16 more than the we... Read More