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Ariane 6 rocket roars skyward carrying a French military reconnaissance satellite
An Ariane 6 rocket has roared skyward with a French military reconnaissance satellite aboard in the first commercial flight for the European heavy-lift launcherABC News - 6h -
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West AfricaABC News - Feb. 20 -
French Doctor Is Accused of Child Rapes
Dr. Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly his patients, mostly children, over 25 years, in the country’s largest-ever pedophilia case.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders
One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
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Trump holds press conference with French President Macron
Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
French Cinema Celebrates Its Covid Recovery
The French movie industry has been celebrating statistics that show an increase in movie attendance.The New York Times - 1d -
US suspends military aid to Ukraine
Russia applauds Donald Trump’s move as EU announces new defence loan facility to ship ‘immediate’ weapons to KyivFinancial Times - 2d -
Former Syrian military photographer unmasked
A former Syrian military photographer smuggled his harrowing and haunting images out of Syria at great risk. Until recently, the world knew him only as "Caesar." In February, he revealed his identity.CBS News - 1d -
French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture
Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Bannon’s Salute at CPAC Sparks Outcry, Even on French Right
A gesture by Stephen Bannon at CPAC, outside Washington, echoed a move by Elon Musk and prompted the president of France’s far-right National Rally to say it had evoked “Nazi ideology.”The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush
Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
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Man killed intervening in knife attack on French police officers
Macron says knife attack is ‘without any doubt an act of Islamist terrorism’. A 69-year-old man who intervened when a suspected terrorist attacked police officers with a knife shouting “Allahu ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Nine-Month Manhunt for French Fugitive Finally Produces an Arrest
A French convict was arrested in Romania months after he had been freed in a brazen daytime ambush that killed two prison guards, authorities said.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
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French surgeon on trial accused of raping, abusing 299 people
A former surgeon is set to stand trial in France for the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victimsABC News - Feb. 24 -
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Watch: Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron hold press conference
Trump and Macron convened in the Oval Office earlier to participate in a conference call with other leaders of the Group of Seven nations.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
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French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
The notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from RomaniaABC News - Feb. 25 -
It’s Jekyll and Hyde, says son of French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients
Relatives of Joël Le Scouarnec, who allegedly sexually assaulted young patients, tell court of split personality. Members of a French surgeon’s family have described discovering the “Jekyll and ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
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A Tunisian extremist is imprisoned for life for killing 3 people in a French basilica in 2020
A Tunisian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in France for the murders of three people in October 2020 in an attack linked to Islamic extremismABC News - Feb. 27 -
French refs may withdraw over safety risk - union
The French referees union said its members would exercise their right to withdraw if they or their families are put at risk after a match official faced an "outpouring of hate" following comments ...ESPN - 6d -
Macron says French-Algerian author under ‘arbitrary detention’ in Algeria
French president voices concern for health of Boualem Sansal, who is on hunger strike over his imprisonment. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has said he is concerned about the “arbitrary ...The Guardian - 6d -
Vance criticised after comments on UK-French peacekeeping plan
US vice-president said deal unlikely to be secured by ‘some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years’Financial Times - 2d -
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PSG's post-Mbappe era, no 'clans' and foreign stars' French buy-in
Liverpool face a Paris St-Germain side in the Champions League who are hitting their best form of the post-Kylian Mbappe era.BBC News - 1d -
Vance: 'Absurdly dishonest' to suggest he criticized British, French troops
Vice President Vance is pushing back on claims that he criticized British and French troops during a Monday interview. In the interview, he lauded President Trump’s proposed minerals deal with ...The Hill - 1d -
French Child Sex Abuse Trial of Ex-Doctor Highlights Unheeded Warnings
Joël Le Scouarnec is charged with raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly his young patients. His family’s testimony suggested a culture of silence around sexual abuse by him and others.The New York Times - 1d -
Macron seeks talks on how French nuclear weapons could protect Europe
France’s president proposes discussions with European allies amid fears about US pullback and the threat from RussiaFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
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Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Hegseth fires several top military attorneys
Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
