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Divided electorate - They can take over in Paris
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Divided electorate - They can take over in Paris

A right-wing minister who has moved toward the center hopes to break the left's hold on power in Paris. The French municipal elections indicate an electorate rarely this divided
Sweden Supports Hormuz Initiative for Dialogue
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Sweden Supports Hormuz Initiative for Dialogue

Sweden has joined countries seeking to help make shipping through the Strait of Hormuz safe. But so far the efforts have amounted only to a statement
Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism
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Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism

Are four years of war finally starting to wear on the patience of Ukraine's president? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's harsh remarks are drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents.
France's next aircraft carrier will be named Free France
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France's next aircraft carrier will be named Free France

Free France (France libre) is the name of France's upcoming nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that will succeed Charles de Gaulle, President Emmanuel Macron announced.
Trump angry at allies, says US should leave NATO
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Trump angry at allies, says US should leave NATO

US President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing allies and other Western countries for not contributing forces to a mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as France says it will not take part in an operation while the war is ongoing
Trump gets snub from allies, not NATO's war
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Trump gets snub from allies, not NATO's war

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Macron in talks with Iranian president after French soldier killed in Iraq
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Macron in talks with Iranian president after French soldier killed in Iraq

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after the killing of a French soldier in Iraq.
Possible presidential candidate Édouard Philippe looks set to hold Le Havre in French local elections
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Possible presidential candidate Édouard Philippe looks set to hold Le Havre in French local elections

A Socialist candidate is leading in Paris, and the far right is making gains in southern France, according to initial results from local elections.
Israel: Attacks on Iran to continue for at least three weeks
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Israel: Attacks on Iran to continue for at least three weeks

The war with Iran has entered its third week. The Israeli military plans to continue attacks on Iran for at least another three weeks
Attempts to arrange peace talks on the Lebanon war
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Attempts to arrange peace talks on the Lebanon war

Proposals abound for possible peace negotiations, but the parties have not agreed to talks. French President Emmanuel Macron invites talks between Israel and Lebanon - in Paris
Russia says productive meeting with US envoys in Florida after US lifts some oil sanctions
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Russia says productive meeting with US envoys in Florida after US lifts some oil sanctions

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriyev said Wednesday that he participated in a “productive meeting” with American negotiators. “Thank you, Steve, Jared and Josh, for a productive meeting,” Dmitriyev wrote on X, referring to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum
Israel launches new wave of attacks on Beirut
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Israel launches new wave of attacks on Beirut

Israel has launched what the military calls a "new wave" of strikes on Beirut. The strikes come after a warning of "forceful action" against Hezbollah and calls for residents of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately
G7 leaders hold videoconference on Iran war and energy situation
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G7 leaders hold videoconference on Iran war and energy situation

G7 leaders will hold a videoconference on Wednesday to discuss the war in the Middle East and the energy situation.
EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake
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EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake

Europe's reduced use of nuclear power was a "strategic mistake," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a keynote speech. New funding is being pledged for development
Macron says defensive mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping
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Macron says defensive mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping

French President Emmanuel Macron says that France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to open the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand
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Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand

France and Sweden have begun an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence - a historic step, according to Karl Sörenson, research director at FOI. The talks, according to Sörenson, could be about what would happen in a war if Russia wanted to use nuclear weapons and those weapons needed to be moved to other European countries
Finnish government wants to lift nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish government wants to lift nuclear weapons ban

The Finnish government wants the current ban on nuclear weapons in the country to be lifted "as soon as possible," Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen says. Finland must maximize its security, he says
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased sharply after Iran claims full control
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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased sharply after Iran claims full control

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims full control of the vital trade route through the Strait of Hormuz. Since the war began, tanker traffic through the strait has declined sharply
Macron's strategy - first step towards EU nuclear weapons?
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Macron's strategy - first step towards EU nuclear weapons?

The half-century of nuclear weapons is here, French President Emmanuel Macron says, opening the way to keeping the rest of Europe under his umbrella. But control over the bombs remains French - and will likely remain so
Macron says coalition will reopen and secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea
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Macron says coalition will reopen and secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

A coalition will be assembled to reopen and secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.
Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence
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Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence

Sweden will participate in an in-depth dialogue with European NATO countries about France's nuclear weapons and deterrence capabilities, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced.
France building more nuclear weapons, may practice with Sweden
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France building more nuclear weapons, may practice with Sweden

France is building more nuclear weapons and inviting Sweden and other countries to join in the exercises. President Emmanuel Macron is also open to the temporary deployment of French weapons
Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks
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Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks

Germany, Britain and France are open to necessary "defensive measures" against Iran to "destroy Iran's ability to fire missiles and drones".
European Parliament renews call for EU-wide consent law
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European Parliament renews call for EU-wide consent law

The European Parliament is once again urging that a common consent law be proposed across the EU.
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