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Medical charity says Ethiopian soldiers targeted aid workers in Tigray war

France, July 16 -- International medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has released a report describing the gunning-down of three of its staff in Ethiopia's Tigray region in 2021 as an "intent... Read More


EU sets stage for big battle over long-term budget

France, July 16 -- The European Commission will kickstart two years of tense negotiations when it unveils its proposal Wednesday for the EU's long-term budget including funding reforms that risk renew... Read More


EU budget proposal launches two years of tense talks and likely farmer showdown

France, July 16 -- The European Commission will kickstart two years of tense negotiations when it unveils its proposal Wednesday for the EU's long-term budget including funding reforms that risk renew... Read More


Record drug seizure in French Polynesia as overseas minister makes official visit

France, July 16 -- French customs officials have seized a record 900 kilogrammes of cocaine and 180 kilogrammes of methamphetamine aboard a sailing yacht off the Marquesas Islands - one of five archip... Read More


French startup unveils aviation breakthrough with hydrogen powered aircraft

France, July 16 -- A French startup, Blue Spirit Aero, has developed an innovative hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft, showcased at the 55th Paris Air Show held recently in Le Bourget. The aircraft,... Read More


French PM to lay out difficult budget decisions to escape 'deadly deficit trap'

France, July 15 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou presents the highly anticipated 2026 budget to parliament on Tuesday, outlining plans to find €40 billion in spending cuts and tax hikes.... Read More


French PM unveils radical plan to tackle 'deadly danger' of national debt

France, July 15 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping plan to restore France's public finances, warning of the "deadly danger" of being "crushed by debt". Presenting... Read More


Swiss exoplanet pioneer reflects on Earth's place in the cosmos

France, July 15 -- In October 1995, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz made a groundbreaking discovery: the first exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in ast... Read More


French court blocks Nice's ban on cruise ships to fight pollution, overtourism

France, July 15 -- A French court has suspended a measure made by the mayor of Nice to limit the number of large cruise ships from docking in its port, aiming to tackle pollution and overtourism. May... Read More


France's Macron calls for major hike in defence spending, citing Russia threat

France, July 14 -- President Emmanuel Macron has called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World W... Read More