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Republicans will hold Senate floor for days about voting bill they know won't pass

Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump. The Senate will soon take up the bill, but it's not expected to pass.

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Who will win the race to become Paris mayor?

The Paris mayoral race narrowed on Monday as a former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left sealed a deal to join forces with a fellow right-winger for the second-round run-off. France 24's Marc Perelman takes a look at how things might go when France heads to the polls this Sunday to choose not only the capital's next mayor but vote in local elections across the country.

France’s parity law boosts female candidates, but most mayors are still men

France's municipal elections will reshape leadership in all of its 34,875 communes. While the final results won't be known until 22 March after the second round, we do already know that half the municipal councillors will be women, following recent changes to the law – but only a quarter of councils will be led by women.

Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation 'calmer'

The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides.

France's second homes: The price of a place in the sun

With the second round of French municipal elections coming up, we take a look at what was a hot-button, campaign issue in many towns and cities: second homes. In some of France’s coastal and Alpine communities, permanent residents are priced out of buying or renting because of vacation homes. We dive into how many second homes France has, who owns them and what mayors are trying to do about some of the issues they can create. 

French parties scramble to make alliances ahead of local election runoffs

Local elections, including the race for the mayor of Paris, are set to be decided in runoff votes across France on Sunday with parties still in the running scrambling to make alliances o better their chances. They include controversial alliances between the he hard-left France Unbowed and France's Socialist party. Clovis Casali has more details.

Lava flow reaches ocean on France's Reunion island

A month after the eruption of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on France's Réunion island began, the lava flow has reached the ocean for the first time in 19 years, creating a spectacular meeting of fire and water that has drawn tourists and curious onlookers.

Former French president Sarkozy back in court over Libyan funding scandal

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court for an appeal trial on charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, in a case that last year saw him become France's first modern-day head of state to go to prison. The hearings will run until 3 June.

Angela cashes in - but at what price?

Global insecurity and transatlantic tensions dominate the agenda for Keir Starmer - but is the UK about to edge closer to the EU?


Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a speech on plans to deepen the ties with the European Union, as Donald Trump ramps up the rhetoric on Britain’s limited involvement in the Iran war.


But - with oil and gas supplies under pressure - how long can the Prime Minister hold back from supporting the U.S. President before needing Washington’s help to reopen the St...

Race for Paris mayor on knife’s edge after first round

Dati is due to appear in court in September, charged with corruption between 2010 and 2012 when she was a member of the European Parliament

'Macron alone in his tower': No candidates defending his govt or mandate in France's local elections

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Renaud Foucart, Economist, Author and Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University. He would argue that these elections should not be read as a clean national barometer of French politics. What they reveal instead is the fragmentation between national narratives and local electoral realities: Macronism lacks a meaningful local defence, the far right is unevenly rooted, the traditional parties remain resilient municipally, and the far left often has influence withou...

Ukraine to test French-Italian alternative to US Patriot missiles

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has placed the new generation French-Italian-made SAMP/T air defence system at the centre of his latest appeal for protection against Russian missiles, providing a European alternative to the US Patriot missiles currently used in the field.

French far right struggles to deliver its decisive breakthrough

PARIS — The far-right National Rally had reason to hope this month’s French municipal elections would show it now has an unstoppable momentum before the presidential race in 2027.



After all, the party has been on a steady upward trajectory during this election cycle, with polls showing Jordan Bardella, the party’s president, as the frontrunner ahead of next year’s campaign.



But while its candidates did very well in Sunday’s first round, particularly in important southern ci...

Trump says allies 'should be jumping to help' unblock Hormuz strait

President Donald Trump repeated his call for international help to clear the Strait of Hormuz, saying some nations lacked enthusiasm for aiding the US. Some allies ruled out participating in any Gulf mission for now. Others stressed a need to de-escalate.

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Last protester in immigration detention after Trump’s campus crackdown released

A Palestinian woman who was the last person still in immigration detention after the Trump administration’s 2025 crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists was released Monday on $100,000 bond after a year in custody. (AP Video by Kendria LaFleur)

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What if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked? | DW News

As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues, Iran’s closure of the key Strait of Hormuz is sending global shockwaves. We put our users’ most pressing questions to maritime security expert Noam Raydan from the Washington Institute.

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Largest country in Central Asia votes for the new constitution

Largest country in Central Asia votes for the new constitution

Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the parliament.

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How the Iran war is hurting Ukraine's chances at peace | DW News

NATO is under pressure from US president Donald Trump to help him with his war against Iran. What impact will this have on the support for Ukraine? We talk to Andris Spruds, defense minister of Latvia, a country on NATO's eastern flank.

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Social media abuzz with viral rumours of Benjamin Netanyahu's death • FRANCE 24 English

Recent days saw a flurry of viral rumours on social media claiming that Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in an Iranian missile strike, triggered by a recent press conference which internet users claimed showed was AI-generated. In response, the Israeli PM posted two videos of himself at a cafe in Jerusalem, though this did little to quash the online rumours. Users scrutinised the new videos, claiming they too were generated by artificial intelligence. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.
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President Trump wants Nato to intervene in Iran, but it say it's "already stepped up" | BBC Newscast

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his requests for support from Nato allies in securing the Strait of Hormuz - days after saying "we don’t need” UK aircraft carriers in the Middle East.

For now, the UK PM and other European allies are holding off - with Sir Keir Starmer saying the UK doesn’t want to get drawn into the wider US-Israeli war with Iran.

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Trump's chief of staff diagnosed with breast cancer

Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue working while undergoing treatment, President Trump said. During a meeting with Kennedy Center board members, Trump praised Wiles, describing her as a "fantastic" leader and "amazing fighter."

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Kenyans will no longer be enlisted to fight for Russia in Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English

In tonight's edition, Russia says it will stop recruiting Kenyan nationals. Also, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country because he fears for his life following January's election. And when Ramadan and Lent overlap in Senegal, this holy period has been highlighting how the country’s religious communities live together peacefully. 
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Kenyans will no longer fight for Russia in Ukraine, minister says

Kenya said it agreed with Russia that Kenyans would no longer be eligible for signing up to fight in the war with Ukraine ‌after the scale of Russian recruitment triggered anger in some African countries.
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Rocket attack strikes northern Israel | DW News

Several people, including two teenagers, were wounded in a rocket attack in northern Israel. Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group said it had launched rockets and attack drones targeting the city of Nahariya.

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French mayoral elections: Fractured vote reshapes alliances ahead of runoff

France’s first round of mayoral elections has exposed a deeply fragmented political landscape, with strong performances from both the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) and the far-right National Rally (RN) complicating traditional alliances. As candidates gear up for next Sunday’s runoffs, negotiations, withdrawals and refusals to team up are reshaping the electoral map across the country.

China overlooks Trump's demands for Hormuz strait, calls for all sides to de-escalate • FRANCE 24

China on Monday called on all sides to halt military operations in the Strait of Hormuz to avoid further escalation. The remarks came after US President Donald Trump urged China and six other countries to send warships to secure the vital shipping route. Beijing however made no mention of military intervention. Its incentive to meet Trump's demands appears limited. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.
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Kallas says 'no appetite' to shift mandate of EU naval mission in the strait of Hormuz

Kallas says 'no appetite' to shift mandate of EU naval mission in the strait of Hormuz

The EU's foreign affairs ministers gathered in Brussels a day after US president Donald Trump increased pressure on the bloc to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, warning that NATO faces a “very bad” future if its members fail to come to Washington’s aid.

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Right-wing candidates unite to try to break Socialists’ 25-year grip on Paris

PARIS — Two candidates from the center-right and conservative camps on Monday teamed up for the second round of the mayoral election in Paris to try to break the Socialists’ quarter-century grip on the city.



After the first round on Sunday, the Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire looked on track for victory, winning 38 percent of votes. He is, however, facing a runoff battle on March 22 that could feature as many as four other candidates who passed the 10 percent threshold.



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French Paralympians return home for celebration of feats at 2026 Winter Games

France's para athletes are set to return home on Monday night to a gala celebration of their exploits at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games where they won 12 medals including four golds.

Meningitis: What do I need to know? | BBC News

Hundreds of students have been queueing at the University of Kent for antibiotics after two people died in a meningitis outbreak.

Tributes have been paid to one of the victims, Juliette, a Year 13 student at a grammar school in Faversham. A 21-year-old university student has also died.

Eleven other people are understood to be seriously ill and more than 30,000 people in the Canterbury area are being contacted by the UK Health Security Agency about the outbreak.

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French political parties seek alliances before final round of local elections

Candidates look for deals with rivals to boost chances as major seats including Paris, Marseille and Lyon appear tightPolitical parties in France are hastily attempting to negotiate strategic alliances before the final round of local elections this weekend, after a strong showing by the far right and the radical left.This Sunday’s final-round vote for mayors and local councillors in major cities including Marseille, Lyon and Paris is expected to be close. Continue reading...

‘Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews

‘Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews

UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh sent a clear message to EU governments in a Euronews interview, stating that stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests.

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France seeing a 're-polarization and reorganization' of the two poles, left and right

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham. In his view, one of the most significant developments is the continued use of proportional list systems across communes of all sizes, from Paris to the smallest rural municipalities. What is politically more revealing, however, is the strategic manoeuvring between the two rounds of voting. In some municipalities, discussions between left-wing forces are underway, while in others, particul...

Negotiations in full swing in French cities over mayoral vote

Following the first of two rounds of municipal elections on March 15, the race for many of France's bigger cities including Paris and Marseille looks set to be tight. Politicians are now moving to make cross-party alliances against they key opponents, after both the far right and left made inroads.

Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is unlikely to change what his base thinks of him, it would undeniably taint his legacy. The trial also sends out a clear message to the political elite over corruption and is a robustness test for the country's judicial system, as FRANCE 24's Camille Knight reports.

French short ties for Oscar at ceremony dominated by 'One battle after another'

The film One battle after another won the top prize Sunday at the Academy Awards, where the French language film Two people exchanging saliva shared the award for best live-action short.

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Hundreds of students are queueing at the University of Kent for antibiotics after two people died in a meningitis outbreak.

Tributes have been paid to one of the victims, Juliette, a Year 13 student at a grammar school in Faversham. A 21-year-old university student has also died.

Eleven other people are understood to be seriously ill and more than 30,000 people in the Canterbury area are being contacted by the UK Health Security Agency about the outbreak.

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Frenchman convicted for spying in Azerbaijan, sentenced to ten years

A court in Azerbaijan has convicted a French citizen for spying and sentenced him to ten years in prison. The case came during a period of heightened diplomatic tension between France and Azerbaijan, which has now eased. France says it is working for his release.

Lava flows reach Indian Ocean on France's Réunion Island

One month after the Piton de la Fournaise volcano began erupting on Réunion Island, lava continues to flow and has reached the ocean for the first time in 19 years. Two lava flows have also cut the national road linking the southern and eastern parts of the French island in the Indian Ocean.

Paris moots EU ‘decarbonisation shock’ as answer to soaring energy costs

France seeks to bridge pro- and anti-ETS camps with €100bn decarbonisation plan

'Hard to draw conclusions for presidential election' from French municipal vote

The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain on March 16 as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for the second round of the mayoral polls. The French elections is largely seen as a test for the 2027 presidential election. But for FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman, it is still hard to draw conclusions a year beforehand.

Sarkozy's high-stakes appeal in Libyan funding case opens in Paris

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court to appeal criminal charges that he sought financing for his 2007 campaign from former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. It's one of the many cases to follow Sarkozy since he left office.

Why French mayors are throwing in the towel

As French voters head to the polls for municipal elections, would-be mayors are presenting their programmes for the next six years. Yet with multiple pressures weighing on these local representatives, many step down before the end of their terms. Resignations among mayors are currently at an all-time high. We take a closer look in this edition of France in Focus.

What to know from the first round of France's municipal elections

In France's municipal elections the far right National Rally is gaining momentum, and France Unbowed has made a breakthrough. Both parties treated the municipal elections as a test-run for the presidential race and emerged strengthened from the first round. The left held its ground particularly in Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Here are the key takeaways.

Former president Sarkozy appeals conviction in Libyan funding case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on March 16 for an appeal hearing in Paris over his conviction linked to the alleged illegal campaign financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. The case led him to spend 20 days in prison in 2025. FRANCE 24's Camille Knight tells us what's at stake from the court in Paris.

Appeal trial opens for France's Sarkozy over alleged Libyan funding

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was back in court Monday for a retrial on charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, in a case that last year saw him become France's first modern-day head of state to go to prison.

Appeal trial opens for France's Sarkozy over alleged Libyan funding

A lower court in September found the right-wing politician -- who was president from 2007 to 2012 -- guilty of seeking to acquire funding from Muammar Gaddafi's Libya for the campaign that saw him elected and sentenced him to five years behind bars.

Under France's legal system, this appeal trial amounts to a retrial, with the court re-examining all evidence and testimony, and Sarkozy -- who has denied any wrongdoing -- again presumed innocent.

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44% abstention: French local elections 'poorly attended dress rehearsal' for 2027 presidential race

Following France's lowest voter turnout since the COVID pandemic, Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London. According to Dr. Smith, the defining feature of these municipal elections is not the performance of any single political force. The level of abstention marked the elections more than any other storyline: With roughly 44% of voters staying away, turnout has dropped dramatically compared with earlier dec...

Race for Paris mayor on knife's edge after first round

Rachida Dati, until recently France's culture minister, hopes to become the capital's second woman mayor in a row, and bring Paris under control of the right for the first time in 25 years.

Her main rival is Socialist former deputy mayor Emmanuel Gregoire, who came out well ahead of her in a first round of voting on Sunday.

But a new alliance on the right, if confirmed, could put them head-to-head.

Gregoire has promised to carry on the legacy of outgoing Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, incl...

Le Pen’s Far Right Gains in French Election Before Runoff Test

The far right improved its showing in the first round of France’s municipal elections on Sunday, signaling momentum for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally ahead of next week’s runoffs and the 2027 presidential race.

French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying

Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.

France begins landmark trial over Islamic State genocide of Yazidis

A French court on Monday began a landmark trial examining the Islamic State (IS) group’s campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in northern Iraq. It is the first time France has prosecuted a suspect for genocide linked to the attacks on the community in Iraq and Syria.

Paris looks at five-way race for new mayor

In Paris, the much anticipated results from the first round of the municipal election are in, with Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire in the lead. Reflecting the importance of the election, voter turnout in the capital exceeded the national average, reaching 58.8%.

Frenchman jailed in Azerbaijan for 10 years for 'spying'

Businessman Martin Ryan was arrested in December 2023 and went on trial in January last year, when relations between Azerbaijan and France had deteriorated to new lows over Paris's support for Armenia, Baku's longtime rival.

The court found him guilty of spying against Azerbaijan and sentenced him to 10 years, an AFP reporter in the courtroom said.

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Far-right and left make major gains across France in mayoral election

French municipal elections on March 15 gave political parties an early test of their electoral machines before next year’s presidential race, with a first round of voting for mayors and their teams across France. Although largely focused on grassroots concerns, the voting was being scrutinized for hints of whether the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen is continuing to gain ground.

LIVE: EU energy ministers arrive in Brussels as prices rise over Iran war

Arrivals and doorsteps of EU energy ministers ahead of a regular meeting, with discussions expected to focus on surging energy prices caused by the war in Iran.

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Nicolas Sarkozy back in court for fresh trial over alleged Libya funding

Ex-French president, who was jailed last year for criminal conspiracy, to be tried at Paris appeal court on four counts Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear at the Paris court of appeal to face a fresh trial over allegations he conspired to receive illegal election campaign funding from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.The former rightwing French president, who was in office between 2007 and 2012, denies any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary

Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

Romanian minister: US easing Russian oil sanctions could help Moscow

"The easing of US sanctions on Russian oil might give Russia extra resources to further fuel the war."

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu tells #EuropeToday her country is not participating in the Strait of Hormuz naval mission, arguing that there is still a war on Romania and the EU’s border.

Macron presses Iranian president to stop 'unacceptable' attacks

The French president urged Iran to halt regional attacks, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and let detained French citizens Kohler and Paris return home.

France holds back warships as Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz

France has said it will not send naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump called on countries reliant on oil from the Gulf to help secure the shipping lane that has been blocked since the start of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. France has insisted it will not join the war on Iran, maintaining a strictly defensive approach.

Answering Trump's call for help in Middle East 'political suicide' for allies • FRANCE 24 English

President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as it remains closed due to the ongoing war in the Middle East triggered by the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry looks at why Trump's plan could be easier said than done.
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Trump announces AI chatbot ban while Pentagon uses it to prepare Iran attacks

In the hours leading up to the US attack on Iran, Donald Trump announced that technology company Anthropic would be banned from all work with the federal government. At the same time, Anthropic's artificial intelligence chatbot Claude was reportedly being used by the Pentagon to prepare the attack. FRANCE 24 tech journalist Charlotte Lam gives us her analysis.

Will Asian and NATO allies secure the Strait of Hormuz? | DW News

President Trump is turning up the pressure on Asian and NATO allies to send warships to end the de facto Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In a recent interview he said “If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response, I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO.” Trump also suggested China should send warships to help secure the gulf. As fears rise about the global economic fallout from the war in Iran and its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, what choices are US all...

Major cities see close first round results in French local elections

In major cities like Paris, Marseille and Lyon, candidates are set to begin negotiations ahead of a run-off vote following a first round marked by a relatively high abstention rate and some unexpected results.

Marseille tight, Paris uncertain after first round of French local elections

Uncertainty reigns in France’s largest cities after Sunday’s first round of local elections, starting with Paris, where the Socialist candidate was leading, but whose victory in the second round could be upset by the hard left candidate’s remaining in the race. The far right appeared strong in several southern cities, including Marseille, where the party’s candidate is neck and neck with the incumbent left wing mayor.

Trump says he demanded 'about seven countries' to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

Trump says he demanded 'about seven countries' to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded oil vessels out to address international energy supply crises caused by the war.

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France's first Yazidi genocide trial begins in Paris

Sabri Essid is presumed to have been killed in 2018, but without proof of his death he is being tried in absentia in Paris on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and complicity in these crimes, committed between 2014 and 2016.

Three women from the Yazidi community, a Kurdish-speaking minority who practise a pre-Islamic faith, are civil parties in the trial, with two expected to take the stand.

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Trump demands allies help secure Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said his administration is talking to seven countries about helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, calling on them to help protect ships in the vital waterway that Tehran has mostly blocked to oil tanker traffic.

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Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote | DW News

Opposition leader Peter Magyar and Prime Minister Viktor Orban both held huge rallies in Budapest less than a month away from parliamentary elections. Orban is facing the first serious challenge to his rule over a decade.

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China urges US to correct 'erroneous ways' over trade probes ahead of Paris talks

Beijing said on Monday it had “lodged representations” with Washington and urged the United States to “correct its erroneous ways” after new US trade probes launched last week. China’s commerce ministry called on Washington to meet Beijing halfway and resolve disputes through dialogue, as negotiators from both countries meet in Paris.

Nicolas Sarkozy back in court over alleged Libyan funding for 2007 presidential campaign

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returns to court on Monday to challenge his conviction over allegations he sought campaign funding from Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya for his 2007 election. Sarkozy, who denies wrongdoing, briefly served time last year. The Paris appeals court retrial will run until June 3.

French municipal elections: Close race in Marseille, Paris offers a surprise • FRANCE 24 English

Candidates for the far-right National Rally posted strong results in the first round of France’s municipal elections on Sunday, winning several races outright and polling neck-and-neck with the incumbent left in Marseille. Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire surged ahead of former culture minister Rachida Dati in the first round of voting for Paris mayor as the left bids to extend its 25 years at the helm. 


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Left leads in Paris, far right eyes gains in France local polls: projections

According to initial results, a centrist touted as a strong contender for the 2027 presidential race, Edouard Philippe, was well-placed to remain mayor in the northern city of Le Havre in a second-round local election in a week's time.

The former prime minister, seen as one of the best candidates to take on the far-right National Rally (RN) party in next year's presidential contest, had made his re-election in the port city a prerequisite of his 2027 campaign.

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French far-right makes first-round gains in municipal elections

City elections are a crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest

Low turnout and far-right gains mark first round of France's local elections

Polling booths have closed after the first round of France's municipal elections, considered a litmus test for the presidential elections next year. Provisional results showed the Socialist candidate was leading in Paris, while the far right looked strong in several southern cities, but pollsters said turnout was low.

French local elections: Socialists lead Paris as far right gains in south

First-round local elections are seen as an early barometer ahead of presidential polls

Left-wing candidate Emmanuel Grégoire tops first round of Paris mayoral race, exit polls say

French far-right party holds its biggest city in first-round local elections

National Rally leader urges voters to back party’s ‘common sense’ campaign in final round as it eyes taking another cityJordan Bardella, the head of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) and a potential candidate in next year’s presidential race, has called on voters to back what he called his party’s “common sense and order” campaign in the final round of municipal elections next week.As the first-round municipal election results trickled in on Sunday night, the anti-immigration RN held on ...

Trump wants allies to send war ships to the Strait of Hormuz | DW News

US President Donald Trump is pushing for allies in the war against Iran - urging nations to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The UK and France have sent some military to the region to protect countries being attacked by Iran. But they're not escorting commercial vessels through the strait. Meanwhile, Tehran says its fight is only with the US and Israel - and nations hosting what it calls, hostile forces.

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Far right polls strongly in French mayoral elections seen as launchpad for 2027 presidential race

Candidates for the far-right National Rally posted strong results in the first round of France’s municipal elections on Sunday, winning several races outright and polling neck-and-neck with the incumbent left in Marseille, in the last major test of the French public mood ahead of next year’s all-important presidential election. 

Being an artist and a refugee: Amir Amiri and Parisa Karimi Molan speak to France 24

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Amir Amiri and Parisa Karimi, two Iranian musicians who now live in canada. They discuss the difficulties and hopes of being refugees and artists from a war-torn country.

From missiles strikes to rocketing oil price: Guy Laron speaks to France 24 • FRANCE 24 English

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Guy Laron, Senior lecturer in international relations, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, about the economic consequences of the ongoing war in Iran, from rising oil prices to how the strategic Strait of Hormuz can be used as an economic weapon.
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Turnout low in French mayoral elections seen as key test ahead of 2027 presidential race

French voters cast ballots in municipal elections marred by low turnout on Sunday, in the last major test of the public mood ahead of next year’s all-important presidential election. The run-up to the vote was largely overshadowed by the Iran war and its fallout, notably the impact on fuel prices. 

From missiles strikes to rocketing oil price: Guy Laron speaks to France 24 to analyse the economic consequences of Iran war

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Guy Laron, Senior lecturer in international relations, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, about the economic consequences of the ongoing war in Iran, from rising oil prices to how the strategic Strait of Hormuz can be used as an economic weapon.

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left country

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he has temporarily left the country after two months of exile. Wine alleged fraud in the outcome of the presidential election that saw Musevani come back to power.

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'Orbán betrayed Hungarian freedom': Magyar accuses PM of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote

'Orbán betrayed Hungarian freedom': Magyar accuses PM of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote

Opposition leader Péter Magyar called Viktor Orbán a traitor at a Budapest rally, accusing him of enlisting Russian agents to interfere in Hungary's 6 April elections, as polls show Tisza ahead of Fidesz.

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Macron votes in early municipal test before 2027 presidential election

Sunday is the first round of municipal elections to choose leadership teams across France, from small villages to the biggest cities - a test for political parties' electoral machines before next year's presidential election for the successor to President Emmanuel Macron. The second round is on March 22. (AP video by Oleg Cetinic and Jeffrey Schaeffer).

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Voter turnout reaches 48.90% in France's first round of local elections

Voters are going to the polls Sunday in the first round of municipal elections to choose leadership teams across France, from small villages to the biggest cities — a test for political parties' electoral machines before next year's presidential election for the successor to President Emmanuel Macron. Details by FRANCE 24 journalist Antonia Kerrigan.

France opens investigation into two brothers arrested over jihadist plot

A 22-year-old engineering student and his 20-year-old brother have been arrested in France over a "deadly and antisemitic" plot, anti-terror prosecutors said on Sunday. 

French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot

A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.

Vingegaard wins Paris-Nice as Martinez claims final stage

Vingegaard had already won two stages earlier in the eight-day race but left his charge for the line a fraction too late in the two-up sprint after the pair had broken away on the final climb of the hilly 145-kilometre eighth stage that started and finished in Nice on the French Riviera.

After the peloton reeled in the last of the day's breakaway riders, Frenchman Valentin Paret-Peintre, Vingegaard attacked 21km from the finish, with only Martinez able to hang onto his wheel.

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Chinese, US delegations meet for trade talks in Paris

The talks come less than three weeks before Donald Trump is expected to make an official visit to China

French voters head to the polls for the first round of local elections

While most towns will have elected their mayors by this Sunday night, several major cities could face a fiercely contested second-round run-off next week

Cubans take to the streets and attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts

Cubans took to the streets in the city of Moron on Saturday to protest worsening economic conditions since the US oil blockade. The island, known for harsh government repression, rarely sees protests.

Authorities said five people were arrested in what it called vandalism acts. The NGO Justicia11, which monitors Cuban demonstrations, said gunfire was heard in the area and one person may have been shot. Story by Gabrielle Nadler.

France claim Six Nations after 13-try show-stopper against England

France coach Fabien Galthié hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp 48-46 victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations rugby titles.

French parties test strategies in municipal elections ahead of 2027 presidential poll

Voters are going to the polls Sunday in the first round of municipal elections to choose leadership teams across France, from small villages to the biggest cities — a test for political parties' electoral machines before next year's presidential election for the successor to President Emmanuel Macron. Details by FRANCE 24 journalist Antonia Kerrigan.

Undercover in Iran: How French spies gather Intelligence in the Middle East

What role does human intelligence gathering have to play in the war in Iran? In a conflict defined by sophisticated weaponry, secret agents operating on the ground across the Middle East are still crucial to Western efforts to combat Iranian forces.

Six Nations: France retain title after thriller against England

In a breathtaking showdown, France held on to their Six Nations crown after edging England 48–46 on Saturday at the Stade de France. Thomas Ramos drilled the winning penalty at the buzzer, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey etched his name into the record books, sealing a dramatic victory that gives Les Bleus back-to-back titles.

France's first round of local elections underway

Polling booths have opened across France for municipal elections – widely seen as a barometer of France's political mood ahead of the high-stakes 2027 presidential race.