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Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope, takes name Leo XIV

France, May 8 -- Cardinals from across the globe elected Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope, making him the first pontiff from the United States. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. Tens of tho... Read More


Syrian interim president al-Sharaa meets French counterpart Macron and 'Caesar'

France, May 8 -- French President Emmanuel Macron told visiting Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to protect all people in the multi-confessional country as the former rebel Islamist chief confirmed indir... Read More


Macron urges Syrian leader to protect minorities after deadly clashes

France, May 8 -- French President Emmanuel Macron told Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, he must protect all communities in the country following deadly sectarian attacks in recent months. Macron m... Read More


India and Pakistan trade deadly fire in Kashmir after missile strikes

France, May 8 -- Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades. Pakista... Read More


Uber Eats delivery riders slam 'insufficient' pay raise

France, May 8 -- After several months of negotiations, Uber Eats said Wednesday it will "very quickly" implement a guaranteed minimum payment per delivery set at three euros - an increase of 15 cents.... Read More


World marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day under the shadow of war

France, May 8 -- As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegia... Read More


Secret oaths and blacked-out windows: what happens inside the papal conclave?

France, May 7 -- The conclave that begins in Vatican City on Wednesday is the process of electing the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Shrouded in mystery, with all those involved swo... Read More


Macron and Merz pledge stronger Franco-German defence ties on first diplomatic visit

France, May 7 -- French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up defence cooperation as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip ab... Read More


France and Germany to launch new security council amid Ukraine war

France, May 7 -- French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday said they would strengthen defence cooperation, during Merz's first trip abroad since taking ... Read More


Macron and Merz pledge stronger Franco-German defense ties on first diplomatic visit

France, May 7 -- French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up defence cooperation as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip ab... Read More