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France to ban social media for children under 15, first in Europe
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France to ban social media for children under 15, first in Europe

The French parliament has voted to pass a bill banning social media for children under 15. France will thus become the first European country to introduce an age limit for social media
Germany to join French nuclear exercise, Merz says after Macron meeting
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Germany to join French nuclear exercise, Merz says after Macron meeting

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Musk backs Marine Le Pen as France’s last hope after EU funds verdict
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Musk backs Marine Le Pen as France’s last hope after EU funds verdict

French far-right politician Marine Le Pen is “France’s last hope,” according to Elon Musk.
French parliament approves assisted suicide bill for seriously ill patients
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French parliament approves assisted suicide bill for seriously ill patients

The National Assembly in France has voted through a bill that would allow assisted suicide for seriously ill people.
Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence
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Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence

Ten European countries - including Sweden - are joining forces to protect against anti-drone threats. “A historic day,” says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was also promised 16 French fighter jets
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London for first time in nearly 1,000 years
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Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London for first time in nearly 1,000 years

Amid great secrecy, the priceless Bayeux Tapestry is back on British soil - for the first time in nearly a thousand years. The medieval masterpiece is on loan from France to the British Museum and will go on display from this autumn
France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit
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France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit

France has returned 23 archaeological objects to Syria in connection with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus.
Syria says suspects in Damascus bombings had links to ISIS
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Syria says suspects in Damascus bombings had links to ISIS

The people arrested in Syria, suspected of being behind two bomb explosions during the French president's visit this week, are said to have links to the terrorist group ISIS.
Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit
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Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

The cell behind two bomb explosions during the French president's visit to Damascus this week has been arrested, Syria's interior minister announced.
France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north
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France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north

France will contribute soldiers, equipment and expertise to Sweden and Finland's NATO battle group in the north. One possible location is Boden
France and Syria to exchange ambassadors, says President Ahmed al-Sharaa
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France and Syria to exchange ambassadors, says President Ahmed al-Sharaa

France and Syria are reestablishing ambassadors in each other's countries, says Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Marine Le Pen says she will run for president after court ruling clears way for candidacy
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Marine Le Pen says she will run for president after court ruling clears way for candidacy

The figurehead of the French far right, Marine Le Pen, says in an interview with LCI that despite Tuesday's verdict against her, she intends to run in the next presidential election. “I am happy that the French are being given the freedom to vote and that I am getting my candidacy back
Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured
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Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured

Explosions have rocked Damascus, injuring around 20 people. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is being received by Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the capital
Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power
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Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

France's Emmanuel Macron arrived in Syria on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state or government since Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took office in 2024.
Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024
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Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024

According to Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron will soon visit the country. If so, it will be the first visit by a Western European head of state or government since Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took office in 2024
Le Pen says she will not run in 2027 if forced to wear ankle monitor
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Le Pen says she will not run in 2027 if forced to wear ankle monitor

Marine Le Pen will not run in the 2027 presidential election if she is forced to wear an ankle monitor, she tells French LCI.
France to introduce more shared parental leave to help boost birth rate
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France to introduce more shared parental leave to help boost birth rate

More parental leave is expected to boost the birth rate in France. From July 1, the country will introduce extra time off that new parents can share
France and Italy propose peacekeeping force in Lebanon to replace UNIFIL
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France and Italy propose peacekeeping force in Lebanon to replace UNIFIL

France and Italy want a new multinational force to take over when the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL ends in Lebanon at the turn of the year.
France stops another Russian-linked ship off Sicily
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France stops another Russian-linked ship off Sicily

France has stopped another Russian-linked ship off Sicily, President Emmanuel Macron announced.
G7 countries pledge renewed support for Ukraine and announce new sanctions
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G7 countries pledge renewed support for Ukraine and announce new sanctions

The G7 countries said in a joint statement they will continue to support Ukraine and will put increased pressure on the Russian war economy through new sanctions. The host of the meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron, called the agreement a great success
Zelensky and Trump meet during G7 summit in France
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Zelensky and Trump meet during G7 summit in France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in place and the Iran deal is "done," according to U. S
Malmer Stenergard: US-Iran agreement a step in the right direction
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Malmer Stenergard: US-Iran agreement a step in the right direction

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) welcomes the agreement between the US and Iran. She tells TT it is now of utmost importance that the Strait of Hormuz be opened
Trump meets Zelensky at G7 summit in Evian
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Trump meets Zelensky at G7 summit in Evian

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Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit in France next week
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Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit in France next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the G7 summit in France next week, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.
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