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Paris balls cancelled amid heatwave as 14 July marks 10 years since Nice

France, July 13 -- Firefighters in Paris and its close suburbs have decided to cancel their balls, as the heatwave that has hit the region and much of France has put a strain on emergency services. T... Read More


France, Germany, UK condemn Iran attacks as renewed fighting with US puts peace deal at risk

France, July 13 -- "We condemn Iran' heinous attacks on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on countries in the region, including Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan," the three countries, known ... Read More


Ukraine's allies gather in Paris as Kremlin dismisses 'coalition of warmongers'

France, July 13 -- At least 25 heads of state are attending the gathering, held on the eve of Bastille Day, France's national holiday. Zelensky and other leaders will stay on for Tuesday's military pa... Read More


France remembers 'old demons' of antisemitism on first annual Dreyfus day

France, July 12 -- It fell on the 120th anniversary of France's highest appeals court recognising Dreyfus's innocence on 12 July 1906. Macron declared the date a national day of commemoration last ye... Read More


What makes the Sultanate of Oman the Gulf's geopolitical exception?

France, July 11 -- For decades, Oman has pursued a clear foreign policy based on what it calls "positive neutrality". The sultanate of around 5 million people has consistently sought to stay clear of... Read More


Eiffel Tower, Louvre close early as France faces third heatwave in three months

France, July 11 -- The Eiffel Tower announced it would close at 4pm on Saturday and Sunday due to high temperatures. It usually stays open past midnight in the peak summer season. The Louvre, the wor... Read More


Relations between Algeria and Mali thaw after year-long rift over drone

France, July 11 -- Both governments released statements on Friday confirming that reprisal measures in place for the past 15 months would be reversed, with airspace immediately reopening to military a... Read More


EU lawmakers give digital euro the green light, but rollout still years away

France, July 11 -- The digital euro would be an electronic form of central bank money, backed directly by the European Central Bank (ECB) and accessible via a digital wallet, intended to work alongsid... Read More


French farmers race to adapt as repeated heatwaves hit crops and livestock

France, July 11 -- The losses are a result of three heatwaves that have already hit France this year. Temperatures have climbed above 40C in parts of France and elsewhere in Europe, affecting both cr... Read More


Spain's unbeaten defence to meet Belgium's late surge in LA quarter-final

France, July 10 -- At the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the Belgians face the daunting task of breaking through a Spanish defence that is yet to be breached in the tournament. If Spain win... Read More