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France Braces for Prolonged Battle Over 2027 Budget as Market Risks Rise
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France Braces for Prolonged Battle Over 2027 Budget as Market Risks Rise

France’s politically pressured government faces a protracted, tough battle over the 2027 budget. French risk premiums in financial markets are soaring to their highest levels since the euro crisis
France Test-Fires New Ballistic Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads
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France Test-Fires New Ballistic Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads

France has test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
Why French Students Are Protesting: Staff Shortages, School Conditions and University Access
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Why French Students Are Protesting: Staff Shortages, School Conditions and University Access

Thousands of minors have been arrested, and a 15-year-old’s hand has been blown off - but French students continue to demand a better education system. Here’s the background to the demonstrations shaking France
More Than 250,000 Join Student Protests Across France as Nearly 500 Are Arrested
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More Than 250,000 Join Student Protests Across France as Nearly 500 Are Arrested

French high school students stepped up their protests on Tuesday. Authorities estimated that more than 250,000 people took part in demonstrations across the country, mainly in major cities
Burnham open to UK going all the way back into the EU
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Burnham open to UK going all the way back into the EU

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to the possibility that the country could go "all the way" back into the EU.
Pope Leo XIV cheered in Paris as he warns AI could create a paradise of machines
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Pope Leo XIV cheered in Paris as he warns AI could create a paradise of machines

A cheering crowd greeted Pope Leo XIV on the streets of Paris on Friday. During his visit to France, the pontiff warned that humanity risks losing itself in a “paradise of machines” powered by AI
France election race pits Le Pen and Mélenchon against a fragmented center
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France election race pits Le Pen and Mélenchon against a fragmented center

Europe faces a French revolution as the extremes take to the streets in a race to become the new president. The winner could be the least unpopular
France to send troops, radar and defence systems to protect Saudi port city of Yanbu
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France to send troops, radar and defence systems to protect Saudi port city of Yanbu

France is to send "military resources" to protect the Saudi port city of Yanbu, which has been attacked by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
Macron says he had constructive talks with Trump in New York
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Macron says he had constructive talks with Trump in New York

AI tops agenda as world leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly
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AI tops agenda as world leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly

Nearly 130 world leaders are gathering in New York for high-level week of the UN General Assembly, which begins on Tuesday. One of the major issues is AI development, but in addition to the main meeting, bilateral meetings are also being held continuously
Macron and Carney meet on symbolic French islands off Canada as tensions with US grow
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Macron and Carney meet on symbolic French islands off Canada as tensions with US grow

The French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, just off the coast of Canada, became a symbolic place when French President Emmanuel Macron received Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Macron says Greenland security agreement affirms Denmark’s sovereignty
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Macron says Greenland security agreement affirms Denmark’s sovereignty

French President Emmanuel Macron believes that the security agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland helps affirm Denmark's sovereignty.
Macron warns of Russian hybrid attacks on France's critical infrastructure
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Macron warns of Russian hybrid attacks on France's critical infrastructure

President Emmanuel Macron expressed deep concern that important infrastructure in France is threatened by Russian hybrid attacks.
Macron announces G7 meeting on energy after fuel prices rise sharply
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Macron announces G7 meeting on energy after fuel prices rise sharply

France will soon convene a G7 meeting on energy issues, President Emmanuel Macron announced.
Finland joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative, opens confidential talks
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Finland joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative, opens confidential talks

Finland, like Sweden, is joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative, Yle reports.
France proposes new social media ban for under-15s
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France proposes new social media ban for under-15s

The latest proposal was seen as restricting children's freedom of expression too much. Now the French president is presenting a new proposal to ban social media for children under 15
Macron calls on Europe to invest in crewed spaceflight capabilities
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Macron calls on Europe to invest in crewed spaceflight capabilities

French President Emmanuel Macron is calling on Europe to develop its own crewed spaceflight capabilities.
Sweden finalizes 44 billion kronor deal for four French frigates, says it will broaden naval capabilities
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Sweden finalizes 44 billion kronor deal for four French frigates, says it will broaden naval capabilities

Sweden's purchase of four French frigates has been signed and finalized, with President Emmanuel Macron in Stockholm. This will give the Swedish navy larger ships that can operate further afield and be used in more areas
Political uncertainty weighs on French banks as BNP Paribas and Société Générale fall
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Political uncertainty weighs on French banks as BNP Paribas and Société Générale fall

A wave of unrest over political uncertainty in budget-deficit-ridden France is sweeping the Paris stock exchange. The big banks in the eurozone’s second-largest economy are taking a serious hit
French President Emmanuel Macron to Visit Sweden on Monday
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French President Emmanuel Macron to Visit Sweden on Monday

French President Emmanuel Macron will come to Sweden on Monday, the Government Offices write in a press release.
Saudi Arabia to invest nearly SEK 67 billion in theme parks outside Paris
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Saudi Arabia to invest nearly SEK 67 billion in theme parks outside Paris

Saudi Arabia plans to invest nearly SEK 67 billion in three theme parks outside Paris.
Russia escalates disinformation campaign ahead of French presidential election
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Russia escalates disinformation campaign ahead of French presidential election

With eight months to go until the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up efforts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted in smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities
New Russian attacks on Kyiv as France promises air defense to Ukraine
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New Russian attacks on Kyiv as France promises air defense to Ukraine

At least seven civilians were killed in Russian attacks on targets in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. Ukraine in turn attacked southern Russia, among other places
Ukraine allies in Coalition of the Willing to meet on National Day
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Ukraine allies in Coalition of the Willing to meet on National Day

Ukraine’s allies in the “Coalition of the Willing” will meet on Monday to discuss their support efforts, the French presidential office announced.
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