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Algerian court increases jail time for French journalist convicted of 'terrorism'

France, Dec. 3 -- "The accused did not come to Algeria to do journalistic work but to commit a hostile act," said the prosecutor, who also requested a fine of 500,000 Algerian dinars (approximately &#... Read More


Hostage video shows abducted Malian journalists asking for help

France, Dec. 3 -- Daouda Kone, the ORTM director based in Douentza in central Mali, and his cameraman Salif Sangare were taken on 14 October while travelling between Sevare, a major road junction near... Read More


German president's UK visit highlights renewed ties with post-Brexit Britain

France, Dec. 3 -- The German president's visit will feature all the regal splendour expected of such an occasion- astate banquet at Windsor Castle and a rare address to both houses of parliament are o... Read More


France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw

France, Dec. 3 -- The French rugby team could hardly have wished for better. Drawn alongside Japan, the United States and Samoa, Les Bleus hit the jackpot on Wednesday as the pools for the 2027 Rugby ... Read More


EU moves to reduce reliance on China for rare earth supplies

France, Dec. 3 -- The plan, to be presented by the European Commission, centres on creating a European hub for critical materials that would pool company orders and build joint stockpiles, an effort d... Read More


Macron denies plans for 'ministry of truth' amid far-right outcry

France, Dec. 3 -- President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denied having any plan for a "ministry of truth" in France after right-wing and far-right politicians and media charged that his drive against di... Read More


Macron begins China visit as Europe faces trade and security tensions

France, Dec. 3 -- Macron has tried to present a strong European position on China while avoiding moves that could anger Beijing. Analysts say China's growing assertiveness is putting pressure on trade... Read More


Seven defendants on trial in alleged €19bn fraud attempt against TotalEnergies

France, Dec. 2 -- The court in the Paris suburb of Nanterre opened proceedings this week in an extensive fraud case centred on an alleged attempt to extract more than €19 billion from TotalEnerg... Read More


Angouleme's 2026 comic festival cancelled amid boycott and management row

France, Dec. 2 -- "The 2026 edition is cancelled. A letter was sent at the end of last week to inform the festival's public partners," said lawyer Vincent Brenot, representing the organising company 9... Read More


Nigeria's defence minister steps down as abductions trigger security emergency

France, Dec. 2 -- According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, stepped down with immediate effect on Monday. The 63-year-old minister reportedly cit... Read More