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

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
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Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

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
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New French government on Sunday

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest
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Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

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
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The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

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
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The French Finance Minister is Leaving

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?

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
German advice on screen time stricter than Swedish
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German advice on screen time stricter than Swedish

How much screen time is too much? Several countries in Europe are going further than Sweden's new recommendations regarding young people's use of social media and digital devices. In Germany, the authorities believe that children under 9 years old should spend a maximum of 45 minutes per day in front of the screen
Macron looks to the right after new prime minister
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Macron looks to the right after new prime minister

France's President Emmanuel Macron is considering appointing a conservative former minister as Prime Minister.
The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games
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The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

The Eiffel Tower was in the center during the Olympic Games in Paris. Now it is clear that the Olympic rings will remain permanently on the famous French landmark
French fighter jets sold to Serbia
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French fighter jets sold to Serbia

The Left Erupts in Anger as Macron Slams the Door Shut
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The Left Erupts in Anger as Macron Slams the Door Shut

Telegram Chief Remains Detained in France
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Telegram Chief Remains Detained in France

The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov sparks anger in Moscow. Paris defends the action and emphasizes that it is not politically motivated
One arrested for explosion at synagogue
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One arrested for explosion at synagogue

The explosion outside a synagogue in southern France on Saturday morning is being investigated as a terrorist crime. A suspect has been arrested, according to the French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin
Macron initiates tough talks on new coalition
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Macron initiates tough talks on new coalition

France's President Emmanuel Macron is initiating talks with political leaders on Friday in the hope of being able to form a broad government coalition.
France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation
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France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

Several appeals to refrain from a military escalation of the conflict in the Middle East are pouring in from an increasingly worried world. Israel's military is simultaneously urging all Israelis to be vigilant
New Phelps saves France – takes long-awaited gold
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New Phelps saves France – takes long-awaited gold

A whole arena was about to erupt and a whole nation was struck by joy. French star Leon Marchand, 22, handled the pressure and secured the nation's first OS gold in swimming in twelve years when he won the 400 meter medley
Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"
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Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"

The several hour-long Olympic opening ceremony was dominated by pomp and circumstance – but a couple of mistakes became topics of conversation afterwards. During the dignified parade, South Korea was presented as North Korea, and when the ceremony was finally supposed to conclude with the raising of the flag, it didn't quite go as planned
Paris 2024 is ignited - duo lit the flame
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Paris 2024 is ignited - duo lit the flame

The Olympic flame is lit. Paris 2024 was inaugurated on Friday by two French stars being lifted up in a hot air balloon
So the Olympic opening ceremony will be protected against terror
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So the Olympic opening ceremony will be protected against terror

Paris is holding its breath ahead of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, which is a security nightmare. The entire area around the Seine River is blocked off, while 75,000 police officers and soldiers are ready to prevent terrorist attacks
Macron: No new government until the Olympics are over
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Macron: No new government until the Olympics are over

France's President Emmanuel Macron will not appoint a new Prime Minister, and thereby not a new government, before the Olympic Games are over.
Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold
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Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

A historic boat trip, a massive security effort and an artist who has made the French right wing furious. Here is a guide ahead of the OS opening ceremony in Paris
Clear with OS Organizers for 2030 and 2034
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Clear with OS Organizers for 2030 and 2034

It is clear with the organizers for the Winter OS 2030 and 2034. The French Alps will get the games in 2030 – provided that the country's future government can provide financial guarantees
Biden's resignation – this is what has happened
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Biden's resignation – this is what has happened

He was firmly determined not to give up the race against Donald Trump. In the end, USA's President Joe Biden nevertheless made the historic decision to step aside
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