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Israel's appeal: Skip the France match

Israel's appeal: Skip the France match

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Israel urges the country's football fans not to attend the Nations League match between France and Israel in Paris on Thursday – despite the match being monitored by 4,000 police officers.

World leaders snub climate meeting

World leaders snub climate meeting

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Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are among those who do not intend to attend the UN climate meeting COP29, which starts on Monday. "A waste of time", thinks Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister

"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

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Europe after the Trump election: We must do more

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Europe after the Trump election: We must do more

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With Donald Trump back in the USA, government crisis in Germany and ongoing war in Ukraine, Europe's leaders are fumbling for the right direction. We must defend Europe's interests, urges France's President Emmanuel Macron

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

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Change course, urge the leaders from Germany, France, and Poland in a joint statement to Georgia after the disputed parliamentary election.

Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

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On Wednesday morning, congratulations poured in to the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who appears to be winning the presidential election in the USA. But one country that will not congratulate Trump on his victory is Russia

Depardieu in court for sexual assaults

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Depardieu in court for sexual assaults

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The French actor Gerard Depardieu is now facing trial, charged with sexual assault on two women. On Monday, he is to appear in court

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

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A support conference in Paris for crisis-stricken Lebanon has gathered promises of a billion dollars – nearly eleven billion kronor. The message from the French Foreign Ministry implies necessary help to Lebanon's afflicted

Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

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USA, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom promise to continue supporting Ukraine and condemn "Russia's ongoing war of aggression".

Netanyahu and Macron Clash Ahead of Open Curtain

Netanyahu and Macron Clash Ahead of Open Curtain

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and France's President Emmanuel Macron have ended up in an open quarrel about the formation of the State of Israel.

French researcher sent to Russian penal colony

French researcher sent to Russian penal colony

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The French researcher Laurent Vinatier was sentenced on Monday to three years in prison by a court in Moscow. He was convicted, among other things, of not having registered as a so-called foreign agent

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

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Rome and Paris argue over Netflix series

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Rome and Paris argue over Netflix series

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The future of the Netflix series "Emily in Paris" has caused a major row between France's president and Rome's mayor.

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is going on a lightning visit to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany for individual meetings with the countries' leaders.

France's new prime minister survives

France's new prime minister survives

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France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier withstood on Tuesday a vote of no confidence brought forward in parliament by the left. A first test for his government, whose support in parliament is weak

France's new Prime Minister survives

France's new Prime Minister survives

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France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier withstood on Tuesday a vote of no confidence brought forward in parliament by the left. A first test for his government, whose support in parliament is weak

Netanyahu to Macron: Shame!

Netanyahu to Macron: Shame!

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Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

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Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe

Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

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Countries in Latin America and Africa are demanding that more permanent seats be established in the UN Security Council. The President of France is proposing restrictions on the council's veto power

New French government on Sunday

New French government on Sunday

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Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

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Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

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The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen receives scathing criticism from French Thierry Breton, who is leaving the Commission with immediate effect. "Questionable leadership", Breton fumes – to be replaced by outgoing Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourné

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

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Crisis in Berlin and crisis in Paris create a crisis for Brussels as well. Weak and unpopular governments in both Germany and France are causing the EU to stall

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

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Macron's unexpected move - a lost cause in the lower house?

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Macron's unexpected move - a lost cause in the lower house?

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France's President Emmanuel Macron has appointed EU and Brexit veteran Michel Barnier as the new French Prime Minister. The announcement comes after two months of deadlock