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Paris Olympics kick off amid fans' excitement and logistical issues

The first men’s football and rugby sevens matches are underway as fans begin flocking to the French capital for the Olympic Games.

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France: Who will be the future president of the National Assembly?

On Thursday, the newly elected 577 MPs in France's National Assembly will elect the president of the lower house of parliament. This vote could be decisive in nominating the country's future prime minister.

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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal officially resigns from role

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially accepted the resignation of his Prime minister Gabriel Attal.

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France:Will the left-wing coalition finally agree on a Prime Minister?

The left-wing alliance New Popular Front (NFP), which had promised to reach an agreement "before the end of last week", is now displaying its deep divisions and inability to find a compromise.

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Paris welcomes biggest Japanese pop culture festival in Europe

This year, Japan Expo will welcome 900 exhibitors including a booth promoting Osaka 2025 World Expo, which will be held in 2025.

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French elections: Record number of far-right MPs arrive to Parliament

After a surprising defeat in the second round of the French legislative elections on Sunday, the National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen remains a major force in the National Assembly.

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Is France ungovernable? Here is what could come next

Following the second round of the French legislative elections, the question on everyone's minds: who will govern France?

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French elections: Thousands gather in Paris to protest far-right surge

Unions, independent media, citizen organisations organised a rally in Paris on Wednesday night to support the left-wing bloc and denounce the rise of the far-right in the upcoming second round of parliamentary elections.

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French elections: These are the possible outcomes of the second round

The far-right National Rally led the first round of the French parliamentary elections last Sunday. But with another round to go, what are the options for the other blocs?

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French legislative elections: What's next for Macron's party?

After a new crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday, the future of French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party is at stake with some experts even questioning whether it will continue to exist.

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Who really is Jordan Bardella, the young far-right French politician?

Bardella’s journey from university drop-out to potential prime minister has astonished many, highlighting his meteoric rise in just a few years. Banking on a compelling rags-to-riches story, the reality is far more nuanced.

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National Rally’s Bardella talks up key policies ahead of French vote

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, the far-right National Rally (RN) is currently leading in the polls, ahead of the left-wing alliance and Macron's centrist coalition. But what are their key policies?

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French President Macron claims 'extremes' could lead 'to civil war'

Five days before the snap elections in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) leads the polls on 36%, followed by the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (27%). French President Macron's party is trailing, polling at 20%. Follow our live blog below.

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Where does the French left stand on immigration, Ukraine and climate?

France's left-wing parties struggled to find common ground ahead of the European elections but have struck an alliance for the snap legislative elections.

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France faces political paralysis: Four scenarios for the elections

French President Emmanuel Macron could end up with a prime minister and a government from a different party in a system known in France as "cohabitation". What is the process for forming a new government? What happens if there is no majority? How do the president's and parliament's powers compare?

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Swiss summit demands 'territorial integrity' of Ukraine

In joint communique 80 countries at the summit agree that the ‘territorial integrity’ of Ukraine must be the basis of any peace agreement.

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Switzerland's massive security effort at the Ukraine peace conference

Maintaining security for more than 50 heads of state and government is not an easy matter, and Switzerland has deployed up to 4,000 soldiers to do so.

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France's Republicans party expel Ciotti over alliance with far right

Eric Ciotti has refused to resign, warning there may be "legal consequences" to his party's unanimous decision.

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French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the parliament. Now what?

Macron's decision on Sunday to dissolve the National Assembly has been described as both historic and totally unexpected. This daring move presents significant risks for the French liberal leader and marks a pivotal moment in his political career.

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France snap elections: Why Macron is gambling with France and Europe?

Macron lost his absolute majority in parliament in 2022 and has had to negotiate support from opposition parties on a case-by-case basis.

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