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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.
Russia ramps up disinformation campaign against France ahead of presidential election
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Russia ramps up disinformation campaign against France ahead of presidential election

With eight months to go before the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up its attempts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted by smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities
France’s social media ban for under-15s blocked by constitutional court
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France’s social media ban for under-15s blocked by constitutional court

A French law banning social media for children under 15 has been rejected by the country's Constitutional Council, which argued that it would constitute a disproportionate restriction on children's freedom of expression.
France approves assisted dying for adults with incurable conditions
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France approves assisted dying for adults with incurable conditions

France's Constitutional Council has approved legislation that gives adults suffering from an incurable condition the right to assisted dying.
Macron says wildfires are France’s biggest disaster since World War II as Spain and France battle raging fires
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Macron says wildfires are France’s biggest disaster since World War II as Spain and France battle raging fires

In Spain and France, wildfires are still raging out of control. In France, President Emmanuel Macron says the country is facing its biggest disaster since World War II
France wildfires rage out of control as 220,000 evacuated, tourists urged to stay away
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France wildfires rage out of control as 220,000 evacuated, tourists urged to stay away

In southwestern France, fires are raging out of control - the prefect of Gironde is urging tourists to consider other travel destinations. More than 220,000 people have been evacuated in France and 39 towns or villages in Spain
Sweden to send firefighting planes to southern Europe as Spain and France battle wildfires
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Sweden to send firefighting planes to southern Europe as Spain and France battle wildfires

Both Spain and France have requested reinforcement from the EU in their fight against the fires. Sweden is preparing to send the two scooping planes that belong to the protection mechanism's fleet and are stationed in Sweden on Saturday, Jonas Klint at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MCF) tells TT
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.
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