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The Left Erupts in Anger as Macron Slams the Door Shut

The French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that he rules out a completely left-led government sparked outrage among leading left-wing groups on Monday. Macron said in connection with the protracted government negotiations that a left-wing government would pose a threat to "institutional stability".

The Left Erupts in Anger as Macron Slams the Door Shut

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.

Telegram Chief Remains Detained in France

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.

One arrested for explosion at synagogue

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. .

Macron initiates tough talks on new coalition

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.

France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

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.

New Phelps saves France – takes long-awaited gold

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.

Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"

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.

Paris 2024 is ignited - duo lit the flame

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.

So the Olympic opening ceremony will be protected against terror

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. .

Macron: No new government until the Olympics are over

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.

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

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.

Clear with OS Organizers for 2030 and 2034

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.

Biden's resignation – this is what has happened

Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

When Ukraine stood up to the Russian large-scale invasion, the support for Volodymyr Zelenskyj was rock-solid. When the country has become more pressured, it has affected its president.

Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

Speaker re-elected in turbulent French parliament

Yaël Braun-Pivet from President Emmanuel Macron's party Together has been re-elected as Speaker of the French National Assembly. .

Speaker re-elected in turbulent French parliament

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford. .

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Macron approves government's resignation

France's president Emmanuel Macron has accepted the government's resignation. The same set of ministers will, however, lead a transitional government.

Macron approves government's resignation

Ingen ny regering i sikte i Frankrike

Over a week after the French presidential election, the future is still uncertain about who will become the country's new prime minister. Attempts to find a candidate for the post fail again and again.

Ingen ny regering i sikte i Frankrike

Politicians took the plunge in the Seine

Now French politicians are showing that it is possible to Olympic swim in the Seine, which has been heavily polluted for many years. On Saturday, French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra took a swim in the river, where the Olympic marathon swimming events will be decided.

Politicians took the plunge in the Seine

The French attacking star: "Our words carry weight"

Sports stars' words have significance, says Kadidiatou Diani. Tonight, the French attacking ace wants to defeat Sweden and send a politically divided nation to the European Championship.

The French attacking star: "Our words carry weight"

French union leader calls for support strike for the left

The leader of one of the major French trade unions is calling for a strike to pressure President Emmanuel Macron to "respect the result" of the parliamentary election and allow a left-led coalition government to take office. There has been a political deadlock in the country since none of the three largest forces in the election gained a majority.

French union leader calls for support strike for the left

Macron calls for broad coalition

There is still a deadlock in French politics after the country's polarized parliamentary elections. The man behind the new election, President Emmanuel Macron, is now calling for negotiations across bloc boundaries.

Macron calls for broad coalition

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

With barely three weeks left until the OS in Paris, France is thrown into an uncertain political situation. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has therefore offered to stay on until after the games.

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

The Market Relieved - Counts on French Compromise

The euro is strengthened slightly and risk premiums are dampened on French bond yields, while the Paris stock exchange turns upwards. The market is cautiously positive after the weekend's election in France.

The Market Relieved - Counts on French Compromise