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French court orders release of Lebanese militant held since 1984

France, Nov. 15 -- A French court on Friday ordered the release of pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, jailed for 40 years for the killing of two foreign diplomats, prosecutors... Read More


EU takes historic step in funding joint weapons purchase

France, Nov. 15 -- The European Union has, for the first time, used its budget to jointly fund the purchase of weapons by member states. The move marks a significant step in strengthening the bloc's d... Read More


French weapons found in Sudan war zone despite arms embargo, says Amnesty

France, Nov. 15 -- French-made military equipment fitted to armoured vehicles from the United Arab Emirates is reportedly being used by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in violation of ... Read More


Israel holds France to draw in Nations League match under tight security

France, Nov. 15 -- IsraelandFranceplayed out a goalless draw in a Nations League football match in Paris on Thursday surrounded by a huge security operation. Around 4,000 police and members of the se... Read More


French overseas territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic

France, Nov. 15 -- The Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe has declared a dengue epidemic, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of the mosquito-borne disease. ... Read More


Wave of strikes brewing as French budget cuts anger unions

France, Nov. 14 -- French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has pro... Read More


Trump's re-election stirs up both hopes and doubts in Africa

France, Nov. 14 -- African leaders have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his re-election, expressing optimism for stronger partnerships with the United States. Yet, analysts suggest that Tru... Read More


EU parliament votes to delay and dilute deforestation law

France, Nov. 14 -- The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's landmark anti-deforestation rules, while also voting to loosen some requirements of the cont... Read More


French court blocks Google project to limit news content in searches

France, Nov. 14 -- A Paris court has ordered Google to halt a planned project that would reportedly remove certain media articles from search results in France. The ruling came in response to an emerg... Read More


French lawmakers lock horns over bullfighting ban for children

France, Nov. 14 -- The French parliament is debating a bill that would ban children under 16 from attending bullfights. While it is likely to face rejection, the proposal has already ignited strong re... Read More