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Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by polluting companies

Pope Leo called out companies who seek ‘dizzying’ profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area in Italy known as a hotbed for illegal dumping of toxic waste.

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France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.

AI, Palantir & the Pushback: The London Mayor Vs the Met Police • FRANCE 24 English

As concerns continue to grow over artificial intelligence, national security and digital sovereignty, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a proposed fifty-million-pound contract between the Metropolitan Police and AI giant Palantir. The company had been expected to provide advanced tools to help police process intelligence in criminal investigations.

To discuss the decision, FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Susan Hall, leader of the Conservative Party in the London Assembly.

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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from entering France

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Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Evening

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France bans Israel’s Ben-Gvir from entry

France on Saturday banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory following his treatment of activists detained while attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.



“As of this day, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from accessing French territory,” Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced in a social media post. “This decision follows his unacceptable actions toward French and European citizens aboard the Global Sumud flo...

Senegal's president Faye sacks PM Sonko after months of tension • FRANCE 24 English

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France bans Israeli minister over 'unspeakable' video

France has banned Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, after he shared video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza.

France scales down border checks at Dover port amid chaotic delays

French border police agreed to scale back biometric checks at the U.K. border on Saturday after port authorities in Dover requested measures to ease passenger delays.



At the start of a hot bank holiday weekend, lengthy queues formed at the Dover facility due to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), in what port authorities described as a “challenging situation” that prompted an “active escalation” with the French authorities.



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Portuguese court remands French couple in custody in abandoned children case

The court in the port city of Setúbal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and abandonment of the boys after a two-day hearing.

France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country

"From today, Itamar Ben Gvir is banned from entering French territory" after "his reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens" who were part of the humanitarian flotilla, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on X.

He added that, with Italy, he was also calling for European Union-level sanctions against the far-right Israeli minister.

The ban follows a global outcry after Ben Gvir published a video on Wednesday showing the heavy-handed treatment in Israeli custody of...

France bans hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir

Territory ban puts more pressure on EU to act after flotilla video

Lens clinch first-ever Coupe de France triumph after seeing off Nice

Lens lifted the Coupe de France for the first time in their 120-year history after beating Nice (3-1) in Friday's final at the Stade de France.

France bars Israeli minister over 'brutalised' Gaza flotilla activists

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from France for his treatment of pro-Palestinian activists detained as they tried to reach Gaza, the French government announced on Saturday.

French pair held until trial after boys abandoned by road in Portugal

The couple, who allegedly left two young boys on a roadside in the south of Portugal, will remain in custody, a court rules.

Far-right Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory: FM

French mother of boys abandoned in Portugal remanded in custody

The court in the port city of Setubal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and abandonment of the boys after a two-day hearing.

The case has drawn widespread attention in Portugal and France since the two small boys were found Tuesday evening crying beside a road near Alcacer do Sal, about 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of Lisbon.

They had been left with backpacks containing food and wat...

Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator Mohamed Bakkali granted prison leave

The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.

‘I don’t have a life’: man sent to France in ‘one in, one out’ refugee scheme tells of return to UK

Exclusive: ‘Desperate’ man, in hiding after returning in a lorry, says he knows of 18 others from scheme who live in Britain covertlyAn asylum seeker sent from the UK back to France under the “one in, one out” scheme has covertly returned to Britain and is now in hiding, the Guardian has learned.In the first interview with a one in, one out returnee living under the radar in the UK, the man told the Guardian his situation was “desperate”. Continue reading...

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UK, German and French aid cuts will take ‘devastating toll’ on most vulnerable, says study

As Europe’s leading donor countries slash budgets, the result could be more than 11.5m preventable deaths, report suggestsCuts to foreign aid budgets by the UK, France and Germany could contribute to more than 11.5 million preventable deaths by the end of the decade, according to a new report, which warns that Europe is abandoning its role as a pillar of global health and development.Three separate studies within the report reveal the extent to which the nations have slashed their foreign aid...

France: Segement of Eiffel Tower stairs dating back to 1889 sold

Three metre section of the Eiffel Tower dating back to 1889 has been sold.

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China ‘won’t win anything’ if it ‘destroys’ Europe’s industry, French minister tells Euronews

France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, says the European Union must stop being “naive” and shift its mindset when addressing trade imbalances, saying that the approach should encompass all countries weaponising foreign trade.

Protesters clash with police in La Paz | DW News

Clashes erupted in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, as protesters demanded President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation. The unrest has led to road blockades and food shortages, with authorities planning humanitarian corridors to deliver essential supplies.

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French stars are rightly worried by billionaire Vincent Bolloré. Here’s how to rein him in

The conservative tycoon’s grip on media and cinema is unhealthy. An EU fund could protect democracy in perpetuityThe shadow of Joseph McCarthy’s “red scare” loomed over the storied steps of this year’s Cannes film festival. Echoing the mid-20th-century blacklist, which shut out about 300 suspected communists from Hollywood, the French media group Canal+ announced an effective ban on twice that many French cinema professionals, including actors such as Juliette Binoche and film directors such ...

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard said she is resigning as Trump's director of national intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis. A source familiar with the matter said Gabbard had been forced out by the White House.

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Xenophobic tensions rise in Durban as migrants moved to safety | DW News

South Africa is once again facing rising xenophobic tensions, with protests in Durban targeting foreign nationals - many of whom are legally in the country. Authorities have relocated hundreds to safety as police try to contain the situation. The developments raise broader questions about migration, economic pressure, and political rhetoric in the country. We examine whether this is part of a recurring pattern - and what is driving hostility toward foreigners.

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Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Protests in Turkey after court targets opposition party | DW News

A controversial court ruling in Turkey is shaking the country’s largest opposition party. Judges annulled the CHP’s leadership election, sidelining its current head and reinstating his predecessor. Critics see this as part of broader pressure on the opposition, following recent electoral gains against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party. With protests already underway and uncertainty growing, we ask: why is the judiciary intervening - and what does this mean for Turkey’s political future?
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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time

Florian Thauvin, a member of the France squad that won the World Cup in 2018, scored one goal and set up another for Odsonne Edouard as Lens found themselves 2-0 ahead late in the first half.

Teenager Djibril Coulibaly pulled one back for Nice with his first senior goal just before the interval and they hit the woodwork twice in the second half.

But Lens made sure of the win through substitute Abdallah Sima, who poked home in the 78th minute to spark joyous celebrations.

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LIVE: UN Security Council holds emergency session requested by Russia

The UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting requested by Russia on threats to international peace and security.
 
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Health workers struggle with Ebola outbreak as WHO declares highest risk level in DR Congo

First, at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The Foreign Ministry has criticised Brussels for halting support for Rwandan troops deployed in Cabo Delgado. And, African animation is stepping out of the margins with bold global ambitions. As studios, streamers, and creators invest in ori...

Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland

President Trump on Thursday said the U.S. will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.

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French Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion

Eight French nationals arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport near Paris from Turkey on Friday afternoon, to supporters shouting "Long live the struggle of the Palestinian people".

Two of the 36 French people who were on board the flotilla were still in hospital in Turkey, the returnees told awaiting reporters.

Holding a yellow rose and wearing a keffiyeh, Meriem Hadjal, 38, said she was detained on board one of the boats on Monday then transferred to Israel.

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French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detained by Israeli forces during the group's third attempt to break the blockade of the beleaguered Gaza Strip. 

Trump disappointed in NATO: Plan B? • FRANCE 24 English

As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance.

The message from Washington today came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 — NATO’s collective defence guarantee. In recent months, President Trump has raised doubts over US support for allies, alongside reports of possible troop withdrawals from Europe and tensions over Greenland.

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Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies

US President Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, but Secretary of State Rubio cautioned alliance ministers that Washington's frustration with some of them would still need to be discussed.

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More US troops in Poland - What the country has to say about it

More US troops in Poland - What the country has to say about it

The decision by US President Donald Trump to send an extra 5,000 troops to Poland appeared to take both Polish and US authorities by surprise.

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The Birthday Party review – grimly compulsive unhappy occasion in deepest France

Cannes film festival: This could be better paced but the crisis which descends on an up-against-it dairy farm is delivered by some very memorable goonsThere’s nothing like a home-invasion suspense thriller to provide a change of pace in the Cannes competition, and Léa Mysius’s film – adapted from the French bestseller Histoires de la Nuit by Laurent Mauvignier – isn’t at all bad, although it runs out of narrative steam in the third act and one particular shock-twist appears to unshock and u...

Drones. Trump. Economy. Israel: Europe Today 4 top stories this week

A drone scare in the Baltics, anger in Italy, another Trump warning to NATO, and outrage in Europe over an Israeli minister.

These are the four stories that dominated #EuropeToday this week. Missed them? @AdnanLeal breaks them down.

Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title

"Last year feels like ten years ago," the American said at media day on Friday.

Gauff comes into the tournament seeded fourth, fresh from reaching the Rome final on clay where she lost to Elina Svitolina.

At 22, she is about to play her seventh French Open.

She won her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2023, but Roland Garros is where she has shone most consistently. She has reached the last eight in each of her last five appearances in the French capital, including winning the tourname...

Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts

The 41-year-old is preparing for his 21st and last appearance at the French Open, which gets under way on Sunday.

The striking pair of shorts he wore for the second of his three Grand Slam triumphs 11 years ago could yet also make a final bow on Court Philippe Chatrier.

"I'll ask the museum. I'm not sure. Maybe we can wash them before," said Wawrinka on Friday when asked about the iconic fashion item.

"But I didn't think about this. I'll think about it between now and Monday."

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Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist film professionals for criticising owner Vincent Bolloré?

In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech?

Spain, France win lion’s share of funding to slash industrial heat emissions

Companies blame narrow application window for failure to secure even half of €1 billion on offer

Sabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest

Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.

Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland ahead of foreign ministers meeting | BBC News

Nato foreign ministers are meeting amid increasing tensions within the defence alliance over the war in the Iran and the global fallout.

The meeting will discuss the preparation for the Ankara summit this summer, spending strategy and support for Ukraine.

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the BBC that reports about the reduction of US troops in Europe would also be discussed, he added that President Trump was 'disappointed' with Nato allies over their lack of support.

But earli...

French court keeps low-emission driving bans despite growing backlash

France’s Constitutional Council has upheld maintaining low-emission zones, which restrict the use of the most polluting vehicles in towns and cities. The ruling blocks attempts by right-wing and far-right MPs to weaken two flagship environmental policies through amendments to an unrelated bill.

Energy crisis heightens risk of poverty and social exclusion: EU Commissioner Minzatu • FRANCE 24

Our guest has an important role in promoting social policies in the European Union, at a time when much of the political oxygen is being sucked out by the competitiveness and simplification agenda, as well as by defence and security issues. Roxana Minzatu is Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and is in charge of social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness.
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France seeks to join UK-German long-range missile plan

Paris warms to joint project aimed at closing conventional capability gap with Russia

French Guiana court dismisses illegal gold mining lawsuit against state

A court in the French overseas department of Guiana has thrown out a complaint accusing the French state of failing to tackle illegal gold mining, ruling that the authorities were not culpably negligent given the resources deployed.

Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge

The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy

Portugal and France in shock: what we know about the case of the abandoned children

The children were found to be in apparent "good health" and have been discharged from hospital.

Paris police arrest brawling Nice fans ahead of French Cup final, relegation showdown

Dozens of people were detained overnight in the French capital after a violent brawl involving fans of OGC Nice, further blemishing a torrid season for the Riviera team who face Lens in the French Cup final on Friday and must win a two-legged play-off next week to remain in Ligue 1.

Rubio says President Trump is 'very disappointed at NATO right now'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his latest mission to assuage nervous U.S. allies in Europe about the Trump administration’s intentions with NATO or at least put a friendlier face on whipsawing changes and uncertainty about American troop reductions.

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Macron opens debate on reparations for France’s role in slave trade

President Emmanuel Macron has said the “immense” issue of reparations for France’s role in the transatlantic slave trade must be addressed, while warning against “false promises”, as demand grows for formal discussion on addressing the legacies of enslavement.

Michigan Rep. Scholten pleased House republicans voted down women's museum bill

Hillary Scholten, a House Democrat from Michigan, says she's "pleased" that Republicans in Congress helped strike down a bill to build a Women's Museum after the GOP banned 'biological men' from exhibits. (AP video: Emily Wang)

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France tops European foreign investment ranking despite wider slowdown

France has been named Europe’s leading destination for foreign investment for the seventh consecutive year – but its position conceals underlying vulnerabilities, according to a new survey of the continent's attractiveness to investors.

In France, pro-Palestinian solidarity is being silenced and criminalised | Rokhaya Diallo

The government’s deeply illiberal ‘Yadan bill’ may be dead. But the threat to legitimate protest certainly is notTensions in France over how to respond to a rise in antisemitism have been running high. A government-backed bill that aimed to deal with the problem was rightly denounced as an attack on freedom of expression before being quietly shelved by the government last month.Introduced in 2024 by Caroline Yadan, a member of the national assembly, the draft legislation was intended to count...

Countries need clarity on war before tapping oil reserves, France says

G7 finance ministers did not discuss second emergency release to calm energy crisis, says Roland Lescure

Russian president oversees large-scale nuclear exercises amid NATO tensions | DW News

Russia is flexing its nuclear muscle. Moscow has launched one of its largest nuclear exercises in years, testing missiles and issuing munitions to units — all as tensions with NATO rise over Ukraine and the Baltic region. Despite calling nuclear weapons a “last resort,” President Vladimir Putin says Russia will continue to strengthen its arsenal. So how worried should NATO — and Europe — be right now?

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Deported Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse in Israeli detention

Hundreds of activists on a flotilla aiming to bring aid to Gaza arrived in Turkey after being deported from Israel and said they were subject to abuse during their time in detention there.

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Hundreds protest in Dublin over death of Congolese-born man | DW News

Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday (May 21) to express outrage at the death of a Congolese-born man after he was restrained outside a Dublin department store last week in an incident that has shocked the nation.

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Will Rachel Reeves' summer tax cuts make a difference to the cost of living? | BBC Newscast

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the costs for families in the summer holidays.

Ticket prices for families at various attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums will be cheaper during the summer holidays through a cut to VAT, the chancellor has said. The government didn’t however announce any major package of support aimed at energy costs.

On Thursday it was also revealed that UK migration had dropped to 171,00 almost half of 2024’s ...

Ben Gvir's flotilla video: Netanyahu has 'lost control of the government' • FRANCE 24 English

Italy and Spain are calling on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, over his posting of a video showing detained Gaza-bound activists forced to their knees with their hands bound. The footage - which showed Itamar Ben Gvir heckling activists while waving an Israeli flag - has prompted a global outcry. France 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House. 


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Iran propaganda push aims to show unity despite internal rifts

Iran's recent propaganda campaigns shift from religious to nationalist themes, emphasizing military strength and unity following a deadly protest crackdown.

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Tipping point? Unrest goes global over soaring fuel prices • FRANCE 24 English

It’s easy to lecture world leaders about how fuel subsidies ruin the environment and bleed state coffers dry, but try telling that to beleaguered Bolivians and cornered Kenyans… two of the many nations where the energy crisis has reached breaking point with citizens unable to keep up with prices at the pump. It’s not just in the Americas, Africa and Asia where the Iran war’s destroying livelihoods and derailing fiscal roadmaps. 

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Macron backs symbolic repeal of France's slavery laws, warns against 'false promises' on reparations

President Emmanuel Macron endorsed repealing centuries-old royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies on Thursday, calling their continued existence “an offence” to the Republic. Marking 25 years since France recognised slavery as a crime against humanity, Macron also reopened debate on reparations.

France annouonces €710 million in new energy aid • FRANCE 24 English

French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu announced new support measures to cushion the impact of the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran.  The €710 million package includes extending existing support schemes for sectors such as fishing, farming and construction, as well as a new bonus for taxi drivers to switch to electric cars.  But the prime minister ruled out blanket subsidies like fuel tax cuts as Paris struggles to bring its debt and deficit down. 

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France annouonces €710 million in new energy aid

French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu announced new support measures to cushion the impact of the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran.  The €710 million package includes extending existing support schemes for sectors such as fishing, farming and construction, as well as a new bonus for taxi drivers to switch to electric cars.  But the prime minister ruled out blanket subsidies like fuel tax cuts as Paris struggles to bring its debt and deficit down. 

Trump says he doesn’t know if he’s losing control of Senate Republicans

President Donald Trump acknowledged he doesn’t "know” if he’s losing control of Senate Republicans, as GOP lawmakers appeared to abandon $1 billion in security funding for the White House ballroom complex and questions mounted over his administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund.

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Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash over Atlantic

On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.

LIVE: Vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz

A vessel tracker shows traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump railed against Tehran's intentions to charge fees for use of the Strait of Hormuz off its coast, where a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas passed through before the war.
 
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LIVE: Chuck Schumer holds a press conference on immigration bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference. Senate Republicans appeared increasingly unlikely to meet their self-imposed deadline for passing a roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill this week as disputes over security funding for the White House and the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund effectively derailed progress.

Surviving the new cold war | DW News

The rules that governed the world for 80 years are gone — and the man who said so wasn't a radical. He was Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. With Donald Trump abandoning the partnerships and rules that once shaped the West and the institutions it plays major roles in like the IMF and World Bank. The rest of G7 like Japan and NATO countries are searching for new partners in Europe but also in the Global South.

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Comment Brigitte Macron a sauvé un million d’euros pour l’Institut français de la mode

PARIS — Voilà les poids lourds de la mode française soulagés, bien loin de leur colère de cet hiver, quand, au plus fort des négociations sur le budget, Bercy avait supprimé la subvention de l’Institut français de la mode (IFM) pour faire des économies. Six mois plus tard, la direction de l’IFM a appris que l’école touchera finalement la moitié de sa subvention, soit près d’un million d’euros. “Nous avons été nombreux à hurler”, glisse un représentant de la filière, ravi du rétropédalag...

Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine, with mutual assistance

Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine, with mutual assistance

The "associate membership" envisioned by Friedrich Merz would allow Ukraine to request assistance from other EU countries against a Russian attack. This, Merz says, would create a "substantial security guarantee".

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Former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted in US | BBC News

The US government has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on charges of conspiracy to kill US nationals over a fatal attack on two planes in 1996.

Castro, who was armed forces minister at the time, is also charged with destruction of aircraft and four counts of murder - if found guilty, he could face life in prison.

Current President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel claimed the charges are a "political" manoeuvre and says they are "devoid of any legal foundation".

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France confronts enduring legacy of slavery, 25 years on from Taubira Law

France is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Taubira Law, landmark legislation that recognised the transatlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity – amid renewed debate over reparations and the legacy of colonialism.

Ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens

"Lens are favourites and this will practically be a home game for them. They are almost obliged to win," said Nice coach Claude Puel, summing up how most observers imagine the outcome of the match at the Stade de France.

It has already been a fine season for Lens, who finished second to all-conquering Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, falling not far short of a first French title since 1998.

Now they are hoping to win the French Cup for the first time in their history, having lost all three ...

Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Move to abolish low-emission zones in French cities fails on legal technicality

Populist alliance loses battle to abolish city traffic restrictions, but war set to go on

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.

Podcast: Grappling with legacies of slavery, French film industry crisis

How two people in the French port city of Nantes – one descended from slave owners, the other from enslaved people – are working together to "repair" the country's troubled history. The slave money that built the Élysée Palace, the French president's official residence. And turmoil in the French film industry after the head of a major funder blacklisted hundreds of industry professionals who signed a petition against its right-wing billionaire owner, Vincent Bolloré.

French Open draw sees Boisson face Kalinskaya and Sinner take on Tabur

The French Open has announced the draw for this year's tournament, at which top seeds Jannik Sinner of Italy and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will be seeking their first Roland Garros titles.

EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for video of Gaza flotilla activists

EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for video of Gaza flotilla activists

The video even drew a sharp rebuke from senior politicians within Israel’s government with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slamming its publication.

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Europe Today #110, in one minute

On today’s #EuropeToday:

Drone chaos in Lithuania, a stark warning from Trump to Europe as NATO ministers gather in Sweden, and European leaders react to Ben-Gvir mocking activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla.

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Macron under pressure over reparatory justice for France’s role in slave trade

Demands grow for launch of formal discussion process on how country should address legacies of enslavementEmmanuel Macron is under pressure to open discussions on reparatory justice for France’s role in hundreds of years of enslavement of African people as he makes a key speech on the legacy of slavery.On Thursday the French president will celebrate the 25th anniversary of France becoming the first country in the world to recognise the slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity in a 2...

Taiwan president says 'happy' to take up Trump's offer of call • FRANCE 24 English

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Thursday he would be "happy" to talk to US leader Donald Trump, a conversation that would break more than four decades of diplomatic protocol and drew pre-emptive ire from China. Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he would speak to Lai, as the White House weighs arms sales to the democratic island.
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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists | BBC News

There has been international condemnation of Israel's treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli naval forces.

The US, the UK, France, Italy and Canada were among the countries which expressed outrage after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video, showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs.

His actions also drew rare criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Ben...

Paris: JR turns oldest bridge into 'monumental' cavern

The Pont Neuf is a 419 year-old bridge, the oldest in #Paris - and now a temporary #mountain cave. Parisian #artist #JR unveiled his new public work on May 21. It will be fully accessible for three weeks starting June 6, with visitors able to discover the work's soundtrack provided by an ex-member of #DaftPunk.

Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears

An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country.

Cannes, Canal+, Bolloré, blacklists: Is France's cultural diversity under threat?

Is France's cultural diversity under threat? As the UN celebrates cultural diversity, and as the Cannes Film Festival weathers a fight over a possible blacklist at film producer Canal+, we take a look at what happened in Cannes. We dive into the concerns over the conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré's influence in the French cultural landscape and explore whether France's diverse offering of culture is under threat.   

UK net migration down 48% year on year | BBC News

Net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 in 2025, new figures show - the lowest level since 2012, excluding the Covid pandemic

The figure reached a peak of 944,000 in the year to March 2023, but has been falling.

The Office for National Statistics said the main reason behind the fall last year was a drop in non-EU nationals arriving for "work-related reasons", which was down 47%.

However, the decrease in net migration is "likely to be temporary", the Migration Observatory said, as "lowe...

France condemns Israel as it deports 37 French nationals over Gaza flotilla

All 37 French nationals detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey were deported on Thursday after Paris summoned a senior Israeli diplomat over a video showing Israel's national security minister taunting the activists. Israel later announced it had deported all foreign activists from the Gaza flotilla. 

Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw

Sinner, the red-hot men's title favourite in the absence of injured rival Carlos Alcaraz, will start his bid for a maiden Roland Garros crown against French wildcard Clement Tabur, the world number 165.

Women's world number one Sabalenka faces a tough potential road to the final, with Naomi Osaka, Victoria Mboko and reigning champion Gauff all potential hurdles for the Belarusian.

The build-up to the event, which gets under way on Sunday, has been overshadowed by threats from players to bo...

Polanski defends Greens fielding byelection candidate against Burnham – UK politics live

The Green leader said that ‘people must have the choice to vote for the candidate of their choice’.The Home Office has also published asylum figures this morning. These show that the number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in hotels stood at 20,885 at the end of March 2026, down 35% year-on-year from 32,326. The Press Association says:It is the lowest figure since data was first reported in 2022, Home Office figures show.The total had climbed as high as 56,018 at the end of Septembe...

More than a dozen arrested in France schools abuse scandal

The French capital has been shaken for over a year by a series of abuse cases involving staff at after-school programs. Now, 16 people have been arrested, suspected of physical and sexual assaults on children at one pre-school. But this is far from an isolated incident - Paris investigators have been looking into allegations at over 100 pre-schools and primary schools.

French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

A Paris appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history.