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CONFLICT1h agoFrance warns citizens to avoid Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam amid Houthi attacksRFI [en]
WORLD17h agoPreserving Lebanon's stories amid war: France's Lebanese Film FestivalThis Tuesday evening sees the start of the sixth edition of France's Lebanese Film Festival. The festival opens at the Elysées Lincoln cinema in Paris, with Nadim Tabet's supernatural thriller "In This Darkness I See You". This year's edition will also feature a retrospective of the work of actress and director Nadine Labaki, including her Oscar-nominated film "Capernaum". In Perspective, we spoke to festival president Sarah Hajjar.France 24 [en]
WORLD21h agoAir France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nationsReported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with anti-discrimination laws in their nations.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoFlorence Aubenas: from hostage in Iraq to investigating an unsolved crime that shocked FranceEn El desconocido de correos, la periodista reconstruye el homicidio de Catherine Burgod ocurrido en 2008 en una pequeña oficina postal de un pueblo francés.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoFrance urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed electionsFrance on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli obstacles", the vote would be held in September next year, alongside a presidential poll.RFI [en]
WORLD4d agoFrance Protests, Israel's 'politically charged' remembrance, Ethopia, UkraineIt’s been a week of vigils, protests and political upheaval – from Israel, where three years after the Hamas-led attacks, former hostages and mourners called for accountability over the failures of October 7th, as questions grow over the stalled path to peace in Gaza; to France, where mass demonstrations over chronic underfunding and poor conditions have drawn students, unions and hundreds of thousands of protesters into the streets, just months ahead of a presidential election. In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has made the housing crisis the centrepiece of a high-stakes electoral gambleFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance rejects 'poison' of antisemitism, foreign minister says in IsraelForeign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, speaking at a commemoration in Israel marking the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack, said France 'rejects antisemitism' and continues to seek 'peace between Israelis and Palestinians.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation campaign' on school protestsFrance said the Iranian authorities' comments on high school protests currently rocking France were 'absolutely unacceptable,' after Iran, which repressed a protest movement in January, accused France of 'human rights violations.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protestsThe French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT6d agoOctober 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24“The terrorists pulled us out through the window. They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran speaks to France 24.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoIsrael's ambassador Zarka: France has a serious antisemitism problemThe world is marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas — a day that shocked Israel to its core and reverberated across the region and beyond. Meanwhile, the war against Hamas in Gaza continues to produce a human catastrophe, with tens of thousands dead and no path to peace.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTOct 6Riot police clash with student protesters as France engulfed by mass school protestsTear gas and water cannon deployed as hundreds of the thousands took to the streets in cities across the country to protest poor education conditionsThe Independent World
MILITARYOct 6Lebanon joined by Britain, France for three weeks of joint military drillsLebanon's army will hold three weeks of exercises with the British military from Tuesday, both sides said on Monday, with the drills to involve personnel and representatives from countries including France, Italy and the United States.RFI [en]
WORLDOct 3Belgium's De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey; France held by ItalyKevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkey 3-0, while France were held 1-1 by Italy in the Nations League on Friday. Napoli midfielder De Bruyne, in…Japan Today
WORLDOct 2Belgium’s De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by ItalyInstead, De Bruyne claimed a second, curling a ball from the edge of the box past Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir into the top corner. The post Belgium’s De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2France and Turkey block NATO drive to deepen ties with Caucasus countries – POLITICOFrance and Turkey have reportedly blocked NATO's efforts to enhance ties with countries in the Caucasus region. This move signifies a divergence in foreign policy within the alliance regarding regional engagement.politico.eu · United States
WORLDSep 28Italy rebounds in Turkey as France wins late in Belgium in Nations LeagueItaly crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders France struck late to win 1-0 in Belgium…Japan Today
MILITARYSep 26France sending military resources to Saudi Arabia brings discreet defense ties into spotlightBy announcing the deployment of soldiers, radars, and defense systems to protect Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, which has been targeted by the pro-Iranian Houthi forces from Yemen, President Macron is taking a geopolitical shift at a time when Riyadh is seeking to diversify its partnerships.Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 25France beat Turkey 1-0 in Zinedine Zidane’s first game as coachKylian Mbappe scored the only goal as France won 1-0 away to Turkey in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday. The post France beat Turkey 1-0 in Zinedine Zidane’s first game as coach appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 25Turkey vs France, LIVE, for the Nations League: minute by minute, liveEs el debut de Zinedine Zidane al frente del equipo francés. Mbapé y Dembélé integran el ataque del conjunto galo. Se enfrenta en la ciudad turca de Izmit.Clarín
MILITARYSep 25In the Middle East, France in search of military weightDÉCRYPTAGE - Le chef de l’État Emmanuel Macron a annoncé jeudi l’envoi de soldats en Arabie saoudite pour protéger les infrastructures énergétiques.Le Figaro International
BUSINESSSep 25Small businesses in rural France bears the brunt of energy crisis triggered by Iran warIn the Oise department, soaring energy prices driven by the war in Iran are hitting rural businesses hard, as they face rocketing bills for heating oil and diesel.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 25France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron saysFrance will send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, which is key for energy transport, Macron said.Defense News
WORLDSep 25Zidane stresses role as second fiddle to France players ahead of Turkey clashFrance's new head coach Zinedine Zidane has played down his own star status and put the focus firmly on his players as they prepare for his first match in charge against Turkey in Izmit on Friday night.RFI [en]