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Olivier Tolachides

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ECB chief Lagarde rejects Mélenchon's debt cancellation proposal

Article 123 of the EU treaty prohibits the ECB from cancelling government debt that it has purchased.

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French presidential race: De Villepin to run, Faure joins primary

With just under eight months to go until the French presidential election, political manoeuvring is in full swing. Several candidates or would-be candidates spoke out this Sunday.

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France political season: Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, Philippe

Between the 2027 presidential campaign and talks on the next budget, several leading French politicians were out in force on Saturday 29 August.

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'Charred' body found in southern France identified as influencer

The Nîmes public prosecutor, Cécile Gensac, said that two men had been arrested on Wednesday and "placed in police custody because of evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement in the events."

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France upholds assisted dying law, strikes under 15s social media ban

President Emmanuel Macron's office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a new draft law.

World News

Israel rejects US Gaza plan accepted by Hamas

At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would make 'no withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed,' effectively rejecting the plan.

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France orders expulsion of pro-Russian propagandist Fedorova

In 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron implied that Fedorova was not a journalist. Asked again in June, Macron said his opinion of her remained unchanged.

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Deschamps' last match, golden boot race: what is at stake in third-place play-off

France take on England in Miami on Saturday at 11 p.m. local time, in the third-place play-off match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

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France storms leave two dead, 50,000 homes without power

Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms on Thursday evening, with a risk of large hail.

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France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy

Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers.

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Deschamps to miss France's match against Norway after mother's death

The France head coach has returned to France to attend his mother’s funeral. He is set to return to Boston on Saturday, the day after the French team's game against Norway.

Health news

Suspected human-to-human sexual transmission of dermatophilosis

According to a study, sexual encounters in gay saunas in Lyon may have been responsible for the transmission. Antibiotic treatment led to a rapid improvement in patients’ condition.

Culture news

Patrick Bruel in police custody over sexual assault allegations

Patrick Bruel has been questioned since Monday morning over newly uncovered matters now before the courts, the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office said.

Sport

Tennis: Mirra Andreeva wins first Grand Slam at French Open

The world No. 8 duly brushed aside Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, winning in straight sets, 6-3 6-2. Mirra Andreeva - nineteen years old - is the youngest winner since Monica Seles

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Hegseth urges Europe to focus on defence at D-Day memorial

The US defence secretary’s remarks come after Washington announced a reduction in the number of American troops stationed in Europe.

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Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 plane crash

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.

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French judge to investigate 2018 killing of Khashoggi

France is to open an inquiry after several NGOs filed a complaint against Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, accused of ordering the dissident journalist's murder.

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New book reignites rumours of relationship between Macron and actress

On Wednesday, Paris Match journalist Florian Tardif published his book "Un couple (presque) parfait" about Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron.

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What is happening on the hantavirus ship? Passengers speak out

Passengers aboard the hantavirus-affected ship report on life on board, describing conditions during the ongoing situation.

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Dutch football league passport dispute could force 133-match replay

An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario.

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