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Why French women are striking for equality within the Catholic Church

To highlight the importance of women's role in the Church, a Catholic feminist organisation is calling on women to go on strike during the 40 days of Lent.

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Vučić gains strategic support from France for Serbia's EU path

Macron and Vučić held talks in Paris focusing on Serbia's democratic path, economic interests and regional stability.

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Paris court will consider Le Pen appeal case by 2027 election

The far-right leader, who was convicted of embezzlement on Monday and banned from running for office, accused the political establishment of trying to scupper her bid for the presidency.

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Macron announces €2 billion in additional military aid for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday evening in Paris to prepare a summit of the 'Coalition of the Willing', a group of countries ready to provide Ukraine with long-term security guarantees.

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What we know about Thursday’s Ukraine coalition summit in Paris

The meeting takes place as the United States announced that it had brokered a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea.

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Does France have what it takes to lead Europe’s defence initiatives?

As the EU faces increasing security challenges, questions have arisen over whether France has the military capability to lead a joint defence initiative.

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Onboard a warship where the French Army is preparing for cyber warfare

This year, 15,000 military personnel will take part in the country's largest cyber defence drill to better prepare for real-life threats.

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Macron says France will increase orders for Rafale fighter jets

French President Emmanuel Macron also announced a modernisation of one of the country's main air bases with the latest nuclear missile technology.

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France's champagne industry in the crosshairs of the US-EU trade war

President Trump’s 200% tit-for-tat tariff threat on EU alcohol is causing panic in France's already weakened champagne industry.

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European defence ministers show united front in support for Ukraine

As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defence strategy.

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Trump's trade war: What could be the impact on France's economy?

French industries, including drinks such as wines and spirits, and pharmaceuticals, are the most at risk if the US president enacts the tariffs.

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Macron's defence spending plan drives open political divisions

The French president warned of tough budget decisions ahead as the country struggles with a daunting public deficit.

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French lawmakers divided on Ukraine and European defence

PM François Bayrou opened the debate by denouncing what he called "a stunning scene marked by brutality, and a desire to humiliate," referring to last week's bitter spat between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Who will be part of the next generation of French farmers?

The Paris International Agricultural Show is taking place at a time when the crisis-hit farming industry is still struggling to attract new talent.

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Three years of war in Ukraine: Here's what the French army has learned

Both the successes and errors of the Ukrainian and Russian militaries are a lesson learned for the French Armed Forces.

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Macron and Starmer invited to White House for talks on Ukraine

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced the two key European leaders will have a seat at the negotiating table after EU leaders raised the alarm over Donald Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine.

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International community commits to supporting Syria's transition

Syria will have a new government as of 1 March, the country's interim foreign minister announced earlier

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European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China

EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced a €200bn package to push the nascent AI industry in the EU.

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France pushes for EU to step up military AI efforts

Members of the global military community gathered on the side-lines of an AI summit in Paris to discuss how recent developments are impacting ongoing - and future - conflicts.

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French PM Bayrou survives third no-confidence vote over budget rift

François Bayrou remains French Prime Minister after surviving a no-confidence vote, ensuring the adoption of the contentious 2025 budget plan.

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