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Russia casts long shadow over campaign for Hungary's watershed vote

France, April 10 -- "I don't want any Putin's allies to be in power in Europe," says Lolja Nordic. "I think Viktor Orban is a threat for human rights in Europe - same as Vladimir Putin." Th... Read More


Kenya approves defence pact with France, as Paris shifts focus from West Africa

France, April 10 -- Signed in October 2025, the accord establishes a five-year framework - renewable once automatically. The agreement will "enhance Kenya's defence capacity through access to French ... Read More


'Think twice': scam warning for fans as Celine Dion tickets go on sale

France, April 10 -- Canadian diva Celine Dion is planning a five-week residency beginning from 12 September, with performances on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The additional dates on 18 and 25 ... Read More


Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo

France, April 9 -- Macron will hold talks with Pope Leo on Friday morning, after spending Thursday evening meeting members of the Community of Sant'Egidio, a Catholic charity and peace organ... Read More


Will Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil exports weaken Moscow's war effort?

France, April 9 -- Since March, Ukrainian strikes have reached deeper into Russian territory, damaging refineries as well as major terminals that are central to Russia's oil exports. After a campaign... Read More


From football to Streisand, here's what's to come at Cannes 2026

France, April 9 -- Others in the running for the festival's top prize include Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda, who won the 2018 competition with Shoplifters, and former winner Cristian Mungiu from Romania, ... Read More


France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat

France, April 9 -- "The persistent Russian threat to our continent, with an open war [...] remains my primary concern in terms of military preparedness," Fabien Mandon, the army's chief of staff, told... Read More


Four migrants die off French coast in failed Channel crossing attempt

France, April 9 -- Two men and two women were swept away by strong currents near the village of Equihen-Plage, regional official Francois-Xavier Lauch said. Another person was treated for hypothermia... Read More


Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener

France, April 9 -- Captain Manae Feleu retains her place in the starting line-up, albeit with a switch from lock to back row, but she is just one of seven players to survive from France's third-place ... Read More


PSG overpower Liverpool for victory in Champions League quarter-final first leg

France, April 9 -- Liverpool entered the first leg in Paris off the back of a 4-0 hammering on Saturday by Manchester City in the FA Cup - and they were 1-0 down within 12 minutes against Pa... Read More