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France returns ambassador to Algeria in further sign of thawing relations

France, May 8 -- French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo will attend ceremonies in Algeria on Friday to mark the 1945 Setif massacre, in which French troops violently repressed pro-democ... Read More


Nigeria security 'has never been worse' as coup trial opens

France, May 8 -- The military trial comes days after six civilians appeared before the High Court in Abuja over the same plot, which authorities allegedly tried to conceal for months after it unfolded... Read More


English elections see Labour Party punished and gains for populist Reform

France, May 8 -- Thursday's elections for 136 local councils in England, alongside those to elect devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales, are the most significant ‌test of public opinion in ... Read More


EU rolls out €6m West Bank aid plan amid settler violence against Palestinians

France, May 7 -- The project was confirmed on Monday by the Palestinian Authority and the EU office in Jerusalem. It is expected to be finalised within a few months and developed with local and intern... Read More


Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations

France, May 7 -- Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes and lambasted Russian leader Vladimir Putin for only wanting to pause fighting so he could stage a grand parade on R... Read More


Inside Iran's new two-tier internet access, as blackout drags on

France, May 7 -- That control has now reached an unprecedented level. The current shutdown has lasted more than 60 days, making it the longest internet cut since Libya lost access for nearly six month... Read More


Police raids across 90 countries seize fake and illegal medicines worth €14m

France, May 7 -- The operation, known as "Pangea XVIII", was carried out in March across every continent and resulted in the seizure of more than six million illicit medicines worth over €14 mil... Read More


Millions head to polls in UK as Starmer faces pressure over Labour slump

France, May 7 -- Polls opened at 7am across Scotland, England and Wales in ballots that will be Starmer's biggest electoral test since his July 2024 general election landslide victory ended 14 years o... Read More


UK local elections open as Starmer faces pressure over Labour slump

France, May 7 -- Polls opened at 7am across Scotland, England and Wales in the local ballots that are Starmer's biggest electoral test since his July 2024 general election landslide victory ended 14 y... Read More


West Bank settlements prompt call for sanctions from European political figures

France, May 7 -- In an open letter published on Wednesday, 448 signatories - including former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and former Belgian prime minister Guy Verhofstadt - called on the EU... Read More