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Macron says EU 'moving forward' on support for Ukraine after new loan confirmed

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was pleased the European Union was continuing its "concrete" support for Ukraine after the bloc approved a new 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) loan package on Thursday.

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Russian soldiers should be banned from Schengen ‘for life’, Estonian PM tells Euronews

Russian soldiers should be banned from Schengen ‘for life’, Estonian PM tells Euronews

Most of the Russian soldiers are "criminals" and should be kept out of the Schengen area for good, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Euronews. "Do you want these guys near your home? No, you don't."

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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend their ceasefire by another three weeks, following high-level talks at the White House. President Trump also posted on social media that the US would work with Lebanon to help it defend itself against Hezbollah.

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France, Germany at loggerheads over fighter jet decision timeline

Germany and France have indicated different timelines for the future of their joint next-generation fighter jet programme, casting fresh doubt over Europe's largest defence initiative.

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Elon Musk signals caution on Tesla's robotaxi rollout

The rollout of Tesla's fledgling robotaxi business is going slowly than expected owing to safety and technical issues that have delayed the company's autonomous vehicle ambitions.

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Why mine warfare is psychological, not just physical | DW News

US President Donald Trump has ordered his military to "shoot and kill" small Iranian boats that deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is accused of laying new sea mines in this vital global shipping route — but how dangerous are these weapons really? And how much does the threat of mines matter, even before any are confirmed?

Former US Navy officer and mine warfare analyst Steven Wills explains what we know, what we don't, and why mine warfare is as much psychological as it is physical...

Rightwing media mogul rattles France’s literary scene

Writers flee Paris publishing house Grasset in protest at conservative owner Vincent Bolloré

Samsung workers rally in South Korea | DW News

Tens of thousands of Samsung employees in South Korea are threatening strike action over low wages, bonuses and working conditions.

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Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris

Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

Does the German government support Reza Pahlavi? | DW News

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince is in Berlin, calling for a complete break with Tehran — but the German government is not convinced.

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With travel chaos looming, Brittany Ferries vows no price hikes • FRANCE 24 English

With a summer of travel chaos looming for many European holidaymakers, one ferry operator is promising smooth sailing. Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, tells France 24 the line has enough supplies of maritime fuels to last the season, and vows not to raise ticket prices despite the global energy crisis. Also in the show - Warner Bros. shareholders vote to approve a takeover by Paramount Skydance, a mega merger which could reshape the US media landscape. 

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UK to send riot-trained police to France in £662m small boats deal | BBC News

Riot-trained police will be sent to beaches in France as part of a new £662m deal with the UK to stop illegal migrants from crossing the English Channel.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signed the three-year agreement with France on Thursday, which will see at least 50 police officers, trained in "riot and crowd control tactics", drafted in to tackle violence and "hostile crowds".

The deal will involve France deploying millions of pounds worth of drones, two helicopters, and a camera syste...

Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed • FRANCE 24 English

Lebanon's president and prime minister accused Israel on Thursday of a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist in the country's south, where Israeli forces occupy several areas. Rescuers and the reporter's employer on Wednesday confirmed the death of Amal Khalil, a 42-year-old journalist who worked for the Lebanese daily Al-Akbar.
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Israel defense minister says awaiting US green light to 'return Iran to Stone Age' • FRANCE 24

Defence minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel was "prepared to resume the war against Iran", adding that his country was awaiting a green light from the United States to return Iran to "the Stone Age". FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
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Paris launches ocean protection alliance at G7 summit

France celebrates agreement on marine protected areas at summit where climate is off the agenda

‘Hairdryer or lighter?’: French police look at claim of sensor tampering to win weather bets

Forecasting service raises alarm over data from Paris airport used to settle Polymarket wagers on temperatureFrench police are investigating alleged tampering with national weather forecasting service equipment after a series of unusual temperature readings coincided with suspicious winning bets made on Polymarket.Data from a Météo-France weather station at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport was used to settle bets between online gamblers on what the temperature would be in Paris for March and...

The Brief – Macron accused of Hungary-style rigging tactics

The President's opponents have accused him of filling top state positions with loyalists, in a bid to retain influence after his exit from office

Genius & gadgets: French inventions that changed the world

This week we take a step back from the news and focus on something a little different: French inventions. But we're not just talking about gadgets. Beyond the baguette and beret, France is behind some very impactful inventions, in fields as varied as medicine, fashion and transport. We bring you a glimpse of the wide variety of things we owe to France.

UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries

Removal site in Dunkirk will hold people of 10 nationalities trying to reach UK in small boats under new £660m deal with FrenchUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will pay for 200 French officers to detain and deport people seeking asylum from some of the world’s most oppressive and war-ravaged regimes under a new UK-France deal to try to reduce Channel crossings.In what is being billed as the first time the French government has agreed to target those heading to the UK in small boats, a ...

New Paris exhibition showcases work of US photographer and war reporter Lee Miller

In this edition of Entre Nous we're talking to Fanny Schulmann, curator-in-chief at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, which is dedicating a major retrospective to the American photographer Lee Miller. The exhibition traces the dazzling career of an artist whose life was as intense as her work. From New York to Paris, Cairo to London, Miller captured the world with rare sensitivity and uncompromising audacity. Schulmann tells us more about the exhibition.

Nigerian artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi explores memory, identity in Paris show

With a new double exhibition called “Buried roots up in the air”, held in Paris and Luxembourg, Nigerian artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi explores his personal memories through multi-layered compositions that question belonging, identity and cultural roots. FRANCE 24’s Aurore Cloé Dupuis met him in the heart of Paris.

Greens demand grounding of private jets during energy crisis

Wasteful at the best of times, exclusive air travel 'indefensible' in the midst of an energy crisis

Flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges in Mexico

Two years after its launch, Mexico's $25 billion Mayan Train is struggling. Ticket sales are low, hotels along the route sit mostly empty and despite government promises, the local communities near the line say they have seen little benefit.

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France holds national tribute for soldier killed in Lebanon

The Minister for the Armed Forces, Catherine Vautrin, the Chief of Staff of the Army and General Pierre Schill preside over a national tribute ceremony in Montauban to honour the memory of Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio.

President Macron inaugurates lithium mine as France, EU seek energy sovereignty

France is going back to the mines. President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday visited a facility in central France run by Imerys, the leading French producer of industrial minerals and which is spearheading a major lithium mining project for battery production. The project promises to create hundreds of jobs and comes as France seeks to ensure its own energy sovereignty.

Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease US, host France says

Environment ministers from G7 nations launched a two-day meeting in Paris on Thursday with climate change kept off the agenda to avoid a row with the United States. The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut had said the Group of Seven would focus on "less contentious issues" to appease its largest and most powerful member, drawing criticism from activists. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.

Israeli strike kills Lebanese journalist | DW News

Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli airstrike while reporting from southern Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place since April 16. However, both sides have continued to trade fire.

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Cabinet Office head says Robbins refused to give her Mandelson vetting files

Cat Little backs PM’s claim that due process had been followed in appointing Labour grandee as ambassador to US

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen DHS

The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House.


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Portugal picks Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to make offers for TAP

The government announced last September that it was seeking a major international airline to buy most of the 49.9 percent stake that it plans to sell.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa both submitted non-binding offers this month, and Portugal's government now wants them to lodge binding bids within three months.

IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, had earlier expressed an interest in taking a stake but did not make a bid.

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INTERVIEW: France and Germany are united on cloud sovereignty, says French minister

"There will not be French champions in every sector,” Anne Le Hénanff told Euractiv

French weather service alerts police to tampering after suspicious Polymarket bets

Users of weather forum say Paris temperature data may have been manipulated for wagers on prediction market platform

France and UK renew landmark pact to curb English Channel crossings

The aim of the agreement is to prevent illegal crossings of the English Channel. The two countries' interior ministers are due to meet near the northwestern French city of Dunkirk on Thursday.

Trump attacks against NATO allies 'painful', says former NATO chief

Trump attacks against NATO allies 'painful', says former NATO chief

Former NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the hostility US President Trump holds for NATO allies is 'painful' to see. He says Europe needs to move fast to become independent from US security architecture, and, where possible, make a preference for European weapons over US-made.

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Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks • FRANCE 24 English

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on ​the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of a two-week-old ceasefire, due to have expired earlier this week, remained unclear.
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LIVE: Cabinet Office permanent secretary questioned on Mandelson vetting

Cabinet Office permanent secretary Catherine Little appears in front of the foreign affairs committee to answer questions on Lord Mandelson’s Washington appointment and security vetting process.

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Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease US, host France says

The office of France's ecology minister said the two-day meeting would focus on "less contentious issues" in an effort to appease the most powerful G7 member

Macron accused of rigging top state jobs ahead of elections

'If this were happening in Mr Orbán’s Hungary, it would have made every democrat’s hair stand on end'

What is sustainable aviation fuel? | EcoCeres | The Big Question HIGHLIGHT

As we head towards carbon-neutral aviation in 2050, the sustainable aviation fuel industry is set to boom.

But is it possible for the aviation industry to grow and for Europe to achieve its sustainability targets? And with increasingly unpredictable geopolitics posing a threat to the continued supply of fuel, how will the industry power its planes?

Recent events have seen the cost of oil go over $100 a barrel which has led to jet fuel doubling in price, jumping from $750 to $1,500.

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Brazil's President Lula da Silva hits the gym to ease voter concerns | DW News

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is leaning into gym clips at 80 as he pushes for reelection, with critics suggesting the workout videos are getting more attention than his campaign.

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UK to pay France another £660m to curb Channel crossings

Three-year deal includes funding for a riot squad to ‘disperse’ people trying to board small boatsThe UK government has agreed to pay France another £660m to curb the number of asylum seekers travelling across the Channel, including plans to fund a riot squad to “contain and disperse” people trying to board small boats.Under a three-year deal to be signed on Thursday by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, 1,100 enforcement, intelligence and military officers – an increase of 40% – will be em...

Virginia redistricting vote boosts Democrats' midterm hopes

Virginia voted to approve a new Democratic-drawn congressional map, which is likely to result in Democrats capturing 10 of the state's 11 seats in the House of Representatives in November, up from their current six-to-five advantage.
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EU unveils plan to tackle energy crisis • FRANCE 24 English

The European Union has unveiled plans to shield households and businesses from the energy crisis, triggered by the war with Iran. The bloc says it has spent an additional €24 billion on energy imports beacuse of higher prices since the war began, and it urged more investment in renewable energy. Also in the show - French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurates a lithium mine, to reduce reliance on imports of critical minerals. 

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'Right now both sides are testing each other', analyst says as Iran truce extended • FRANCE 24

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Negah Angha, Former National Security Advisor under US President Joe Biden, about the ongoing standoff between Iran and the United States, which has choked off all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. She says that "right now both sides are testing each other" adding that "Iran has been articulating to the US and Western allies the impact and the control that they have on the global economy".
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Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah, Macron says

Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel.

Speed and deterrence: Germany's defence minister unveils first ever military strategy

Speed and deterrence: Germany's defence minister unveils first ever military strategy

Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.

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How does Germany intend to build Europe’s strongest army? | DW News

Germany's defense minister has announced plans to build what he calls Europe's strongest conventional army. Presenting a national military strategy for the first time together with other defense officials, Boris Pistorius said building up his nation's defense capabilities is key to confronting a more dangerous world -- especially in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He said the Kremlin is now creating conditions for an attack on NATO states, including hybrid operations, like sabotage,...

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine | BBC News

Ukraine says it has resumed pumping Russian oil through a pipeline into Hungary and Slovakia, bringing to an end months of deadlock over a €90bn (£78bn) loan seen as vital European Union support for Kyiv.

Soon afterwards, EU ambassadors meeting in Brussels gave preliminary approval to the loan, as well as a 20th package of sanctions on Russia, officials said.

It is now expected to be signed off on Thursday.

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LIVE: Secretary RFK Jr testifies on budget

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies on President Donald Trump's 2027 budget request before the Senate Finance Committee in Washington, D.C., after lawmakers this week challenged proposed cuts to health agencies and research.

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Prize-winning book 'Houris' brings prison term for French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says he has been sentenced in Algeria to three years in prison and fined over his award-winning novel “Houris,” which revisits the country’s civil war. The ruling reflects the mounting pressure on authors confronting Algeria’s violent past and raises fresh concerns over freedom of expression.

Sanna Marin: EU Must Learn from Ukraine

Sanna Marin, former prime minister of Finland, joins Euronews to discuss what Orbán's defeat in Hungary means for the EU, Russia being a European threat and the current standing of NATO.

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French teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner

Seixas beat home Switzerland's Mauro Schmid and British rider Ben Tulett to replace Philemon De Meersman in the race's history books as the Belgian was 21 years old and 150 days when he won in 1936.

It was the dream preparation for an altogether tougher task in facing Slovenian great Tadej Pogacar, who was absent, at Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday.

Pogacar, a two-time winner of the Fleche Wallonne, could only finish 53rd on his debut in the race in 2019.

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FedEx faces French genocide lawsuit for transporting Israeli plane parts to Gaza

A French anti-Zionist group has filed a suit against the American logistics giant FedEx, alleging that by transporting parts for Israeli aircraft involved in bombing Gaza, the company was complicit in genocide

'Final rave': French ravers in Marseille fear harsh crackdown on free parties

'Final rave': French ravers in Marseille fear harsh crackdown on free parties

In Marseille, France, revellers gathered to celebrate before the final adoption of the law tightening the penalties for ‘unauthorised parties’.

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What Trump’s ceasefire extension means for oil prices, security and peace | DW News

Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, apparently at the request of Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Field Marshal. But there are few details, such as for how long and under what conditions. In an in-depth discussion with Sultan Barakat, Public Policy Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, we look at what this could mean for you.

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Starmer challenged in cabinet over Mandelson scandal as ministers step up criticism

Home secretary questions PM’s praise of Olly Robbins days after sacking him and first Labour MP calls on leader to quit

LIVE: RFK Jr. faces Senate health committee hearing on HHS budget

Watch live as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions about President Trump's 2027 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Keir Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins

Sources say cabinet ministers warned PM against alienating civil service after firing of official over Mandelson scandalUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have expressed concern about Keir’s Starmer’s decision to sack Olly Robbins as the Foreign Office’s top official over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal as they warned him not to alienate the civil service, sources have told the Guardian.Several ministers spoke out about the decision to sack Robbins during a gloomy cabinet ...

Unblocked EU loan provides relief to Ukraine's strained finances • FRANCE 24 English

European Union ambassadors unblocked ⁠on Wednesday a ​90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine that is critical for Kyiv's ability to keep up the fight against Russia. The loan, which ​was approved by the European Council in December, had been halted by a Hungarian veto amid a dispute over oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline.
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France boosts fuel subsidies amid mounting cost-of-living pressure

As the French government expands its support for rising energy costs, Prime Minister Lecornu has announced a significant increase in monthly fuel subsidies aimed at helping low-income workers and key industries. These new measures will provide targeted relief for frequent drivers, farmers, and fishermen as economic pressure continues to mount.

France boosts fuel subsidies amid mounting cost-of-living pressure • FRANCE 24 English

As the French government expands its support for rising energy costs, Prime Minister Lecornu has announced a significant increase in monthly fuel subsidies aimed at helping low-income workers and key industries. These new measures will provide targeted relief for frequent drivers, farmers, and fishermen as economic pressure continues to mount.
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LIVE: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies before Senate

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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🔴Second French peacekeeper dies after Saturday's ambush in Lebanon, Macron says

France and Germany extend deadline to try to save joint fighter jet

Mediators have until April 28 to overcome power struggle between Airbus and Dassault Aviation

Cyprus president says EU needs clear playbook on helping members under attack

European Union leaders meeting in Cyprus need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out a call for help from bloc partners, the president of Cyprus said. In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, President Nikos Christodoulides said EU leaders will discuss “giving substance” to Article 42.7 of the bloc’s treaties, which oblige all 27 member states to assist each other in times of crisis. (AP Video: Mark Carlson, production...

LIVE: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces Senate hearing on Trump’s 2027 budget

Watch live as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears before the Senate Appropriations Committee to testify about President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget request for his department.

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Top French utility executive on Le Pen’s energy plan: ‘Oh my God, we have a problem’

PARIS — French utility giant Engie’s Chief Executive Catherine MacGregor has lambasted the far-right National Rally party’s energy platform as “bad for France.”



“We cannot let these ideas that are bad for France, for the energy security of the country, for renewables … crystalize and take shape,” she said to an association of French business journalists Tuesday.



That damning assessment came after meeting with National Rally leader Marine Le Pe...

Lilies of the valley: Flowers given on International Workers' Day in France start to bloom

It is a French tradition to give friends and family lilies of the valley on Labour day, the 1st of May. And after a rainy winter, these spring flowers have come into their own earlier than usual. Our colleagues at France 2 took a look behind the scenes at lily of the valley harvest.

Cheri Cherin: Figure of the Congolese popular art movement honoured in Paris

In Paris, a powerful tribute celebrates one of the most influential figures in Congolese painting. Chéri Chérin, who passed away just a few months ago, leaves behind a vibrant and socially engaged body of work. A voice of the people and a keen observer of his time, he played a key role in bringing Congolese popular art to an international audience. FRANCE 24’s Awa Diouf and Anaïs Chesnel report.

UK and France move forward with Hormuz security plans at London talks

The UK is set to host military planners from more than 30 countries for two days of talks beginning today, Wednesday, as momentum builds behind a UK–France-led mission aimed at protecting navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Emmanuel Macron veut une loi sur les ingérences étrangères avant 2027

PARIS — Emmanuel Macron a annoncé jeudi 16 avril devant un parterre de maires à l’Elysée que le gouvernement allait présenter “un projet de loi et des mesures réglementaires pour améliorer la protection de nos élections contre les ingérences étrangères”. “L’annonce a surpris l’administration”, note un haut fonctionnaire qui a découvert ce PJL en même temps que les édiles.



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‘We cannot let Iran be our spokesperson’: Lebanon charts own path in talks with Israel

François Picard is pleased to welcome Jad Shahrour. Communications Manager at Samir Kassir Foundation. Lebanon is at a geopolitical crossroads, where sovereignty, regional rivalries, and international diplomacy collide. Joining us from Beirut amid ongoing uncertainty, he places current negotiations with Israel within a broader struggle to reassert the authority of the Lebanese state. He emphasises the necessity of disentangling Lebanon’s national decision-making from external actors, while ac...

Xavier Bettel: “Being gay is not a choice — being homophobic is.”

“Being gay is not a choice — being homophobic is.”

Luxembourg's foreign minister Xavier Bettel reacts on #EuropeToday to the EU’s top court ruling that Viktor Orbán’s anti-LGBTQ rules breach EU law.

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LIVE: Reuters NEXT Newsmaker with EMA Executive Director Emer Cooke

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DW asks Megan Sutcliffe is a Middle East and Africa Security Analyst with private intelligence firm Sibylline what happens if there are no talks or talks fail.

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Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened

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Lens sweep past Toulouse to reach French Cup final

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Florian Thauvin tucked away an early penalty at an expectant Stade Bollaert-Delelis after he was brought down in the area by Pape Demba Diop.

Allan Saint-Maximin fired in a second from the edge of area, but Santiago Hidalgo dragged Toulouse back into the match after Lens played themselves into trouble in defence.

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France freezes some spending to offset €6 billion fallout from Iran war

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NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea, French team says

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France and Lebanon share 'cultural, religious and political links, dating back to the 19th century'

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France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis

PARIS — France is putting €6 billion of spending on hold this year because of the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East.



“In the current phase we cannot turn a blind eye to the war nor the debt,” Budget Minister David Amiel told reporters after a meeting with key ministers and lawmakers. “Faced with the €6 billion cost of the crisis, we anticipate €6 billion of spending that could be stopped.”



Amiel said that extra tax revenue coming from higher fuel prices had already dropp...

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EU transport ministers discuss possibility of fuel shortages and readiness

Speaking ahead of a meeting with transportation ministers from across the European Union, Cyprus Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, who is chairing Tuesday's meeting, stressed that fuel shortages are not yet happening in the EU, but that it could happen because of the situation in the Middle East.

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Middle East: Doubts grow over US-Iran talks • FRANCE 24 English

The Iranian delegation has not yet departed for scheduled peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Iranian state TV said on Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly en route for Pakistan but Iran has not yet confirmed that it will attend the negotiations. France24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle shares his insights.
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