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Pope: AI must serve humans, not become a tool of domination

Pope Leo XIV, who has made AI a central component of his pontificate, warned against the dangers of the technology at UNESCO.

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Macron, Pope Leo XIV offer clashing views in first meeting in France

Speaking at the Elysée, the pontiff set the tone for his first visit to France; dialogue with the Republic, warnings over AI and a call for peace, while acknowledging ongoing disagreements.

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Small businesses in France bears brunt of energy crisis

In 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.

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France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide

Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future.

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Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France

Soaring fuel and heating oil prices are putting pressure on businesses and households in rural France, where many people rely on cars and oil heating. Bakers and a food truck owner in northern France say rising energy costs are cutting into their earnings and making everyday life harder.

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Bikes removed, streets taped off as Paris welcomes Pope Leo XIV

Police clear bicycles and cordon off streets in Paris ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and his planned walk through the capital.

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Saudis report fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support

Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.

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Pope begins first official France visit in 18 years

The Pope is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, during which he is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse, EU leaders and large crowds of worshippers.

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Macron denies CIA warned France of Russian drone attack

French President Emmanuel Macron denied CIA warnings of a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe and pledged to send "military assets" to "protect" the Yanbu site, a key component of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure.

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What counts as ‘Made in Europe’? France, Germany and Spain are divided

France wants a strict EU preference, Germany would include trading partners, while Spain is proposing a compromise as Brussels seeks to counter Chinese competition.

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France’s €1 student meals put pressure on canteens

France’s new €1 university meal scheme has attracted large numbers of students, with long queues reported at canteens in Paris. While some students welcome the cheaper meals, staff warn that the extra demand is putting pressure on space, equipment and staffing.

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France announces start of 'normalisation' process with Azerbaijan

The day after Azerbaijan pardoned Martin Ryan as part of the multi-national Usmanov deal, France says his release is the result of a “patient” dialogue with Azerbaijan that it “intends to continue.”

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Germany seeks wider 'Made with Europe' rules in clash with France

Berlin wants the EU’s “Made with Europe” rules opened to trade partners, challenging France’s push to reserve public contracts for European-made goods.

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CIA warns of Russian drone threat to southern Europe

The US has warned southern states of a possible Moscow attack that would see Russia fire 600 km-range drones from commercial ships at Spain, France and Italy. We examine what is known and how the threat is mounting.

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'No one's happy': Europe wrestles with fallout from Usmanov saga

France's successful push to remove Uzbek-Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list has left a bitter aftertaste among officials and diplomats in Brussels, who now fear a dangerous precedent.

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Surging prices, voters’ anger: France’s fuel crisis hits the campaign

In recent weeks, fishermen have blocked oil depots and port entrances in the south of France, while farmers have staged demonstrations over rising fuel prices. Fuel is set to become a major political flashpoint, just seven months away from France's elections.

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French literary sensation faces claims of using AI

Quebecois writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for several major literary prizes, rejects accusations from the "Balance ton Claude" account and says in a statement he has faced racist attacks since arriving in France.

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Azerbaijan pardons France's Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delisting

Azerbaijan's President Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, jailed for espionage, as part of a deal in which France secured Usmanov's removal from the EU's Russia sanctions list. Ryan is expected to fly to Paris on Wednesday.

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Israel slams 'grotesque absurdity' of Macron's UN remarks on West Bank

In his Tuesday speech, Macron railed against the humanitarian situation in Gaza and urged countries to recommit to international laws and the UN system.

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EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request

France succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed.