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French far-right leaders court Israel, Germany envoys ahead of presidential poll

France, May 10 -- Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration National Rally (RN) party is eyeing its best chance yet at taking power, with President Emmanuel Macron stepping down after hitting the two-term limi... Read More


Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Spain's Canary Islands

France, May 10 -- The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived near the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel, journalists of the French press agency reported, confirmed by data from the... Read More


Last hantavirus ship evacuation flight to leave Monday: minister

France, May 10 -- The Atlantic archipelago's regional authorities have consistently resisted taking in the ship, which has suffered three deaths and was only authorised to anchor offshore instead of d... Read More


Togo's fight against centuries-old map revives debate over African representation

France, May 10 -- The proposal was approved by the African Union in April after leaders raised the issue during the bloc's February summit, backing a campaign to replace the long dominant Mercator pro... Read More


Eurovision fever hits host city Vienna

France, May 10 -- The Austrian capital is pulling out all the stops to host the 70th edition of the world's most-watched song contest, with many side events scheduled in the run-up to the final on May... Read More


Malian filmmaker captures disappearing Tuareg culture and traditions

France, May 10 -- The stars of the documentary Undertows: A Tuareg Tale are between 60 and 90 years old - the uncles, friends and role models of the film's director, Intagrist el Ansari, a descendant ... Read More


Macron boosts Egypt ties during Alexandria visit ahead of Africa-France summit

France, May 10 -- Macron held talks with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi before inaugurating the new campus of Senghor University, a French-speaking institution focused on development in Africa. Both ... Read More


Zambia pushes back against US demands tied to health and minerals deal

France, May 9 -- For the first time, Zambia has explained why negotiations over the US-funded health agreement have stalled. Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe said the government refused to acc... Read More


UK PM Starmer vows to fight on after local polls drubbing

France, May 9 -- Thursday's ballots -- Starmer's biggest electoral test since Labour ousted the Conservatives in 2024 -- left the British leader under intense pressure after the party suffered a histo... Read More


Venice Biennale opens under shadow of protests over Russia and Israel

France, May 9 -- As the international art show takes over Italy's canal city for its 61st edition, Russia is returning to the Biennale for the first time since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. U... Read More