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Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo

France, April 9 -- Macron will hold talks with Pope Leo on Friday morning, after spending Thursday evening meeting members of the Community of Sant'Egidio, a Catholic charity and peace organ... Read More


Will Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil exports weaken Moscow's war effort?

France, April 9 -- Since March, Ukrainian strikes have reached deeper into Russian territory, damaging refineries as well as major terminals that are central to Russia's oil exports. After a campaign... Read More


France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat

France, April 9 -- "The persistent Russian threat to our continent, with an open war [...] remains my primary concern in terms of military preparedness," Fabien Mandon, the army's chief of staff, told... Read More


Four migrants die off French coast in failed Channel crossing attempt

France, April 9 -- Two men and two women were swept away by strong currents near the village of Equihen-Plage, regional official Francois-Xavier Lauch said. Another person was treated for hypothermia... Read More


Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener

France, April 9 -- Captain Manae Feleu retains her place in the starting line-up, albeit with a switch from lock to back row, but she is just one of seven players to survive from France's third-place ... Read More


France warns Lebanon must not be 'scapegoat' after Israeli strikes

France, April 9 -- "We strongly condemn these massive strikes," Barrot told French broadcaster France Inter. The strikes formed the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since the start of... Read More


French foreign minister Barrot condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon

France, April 9 -- "We strongly condemn these massive strikes," Barrot told French broadcaster France Inter. The strikes formed the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since the start of... Read More


French foreign minister Barrot hits out at Israeli strikes on Lebanon

France, April 9 -- "We strongly condemn these massive strikes," said Barrot during an interview with French broadcaster France Inter. He said Wednesday's attacks on Lebanon had claimed more than 250 ... Read More


Genocide case against widow of ex-Rwandan president remains in the balance

France, April 8 -- French courts are weighing accusations that Habyarimana was part of the Hutu inner circle that planned and orchestrated the killings of around 800,000 people, mainly ethnic Tut... Read More


Latest Mediterranean migrant shipwrecks put 2026 among deadliest years on record

France, April 8 -- At least 990 deaths have been recorded in the Mediterranean since the start of the year, according to figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It said ... Read More