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France accuses Russia of election interference using fake website

French officials have accused a Russian group tied to military intelligence of foreign interference after it sought to discredit a centre-right candidate in upcoming local elections via a fraudulent website.

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New Zealand director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes

New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival this year in recognition of his contribution to cinema. The director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy called it "one of the greatest privileges of my career".

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'Bring our sons home': Kenyan families demand action over Russian war recruitment

Families of young Kenyan men who found themselves fighting in Ukraine after being duped into joining the Russian military are calling on the Kenyan government to provide information on their whereabouts – and for a ban on any future recruitment.

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Police officer to face lesser charge over 2023 killing of teenager Nahel

A French policeman who shot and killed a teenager at point-blank range during a traffic stop in the working-class suburbs north of Paris – sparking a week of violent protests nationwide – will stand trial for "violence resulting in death" rather than murder.

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France ramps up military aid to Lebanon as Macron calls for halt in attacks

France will strengthen its cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces and provide armoured transport vehicles along with operational and logistical support, President Emmanuel Macron has said, as Lebanon is pulled deeper into the war in the Middle East.

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'King Arthur' leads French hopes at Paralympic Winter Games

Following a record medal haul at last month's Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, France's para athletes are hoping to replicate this success when the Paralympic Games kick off on Friday.

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With oil once again a weapon in the Middle East, is clean energy the key to peace?

By closing the Strait of Hormuz and attacking oil and gas facilities in Gulf countries, Tehran is driving up hydrocarbon prices. But renewable energy – largely dominated by China – is not immune to the effects of geopolitical tensions either.

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France lets US planes use its bases for non-combat missions in Iran

France on Thursday confirmed it had temporarily allowed the US Air Force to use one of its bases for missions in Iran. The French military says it has guarantees that only planes not involved in carrying out strikes will land at the country's facilities.

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Turkey fears it will pick up the bill for Washington's war in Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war after an Iranian missile was shot down approaching Turkey. The country worries it could be among those most affected by the conflict, as rising oil prices threaten the nation’s fragile economy and a potential Iranian refugee…

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Boycott over Russian inclusion overshadows Paralympics opening

Several countries have announced they will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games on Friday, in protest at the organisers' move to allow para athletes from Russia and its close ally Belarus to compete under their national flags.

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MSF files defamation complaint against British far-right group

Aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders, or MSF) has filed a complaint for defamation against a British far-right group after one of its teams was verbally attacked in northern France last year while returning from an assignment to assist migrants.

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Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus and Gulf allies

Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.

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Landslide at DR Congo coltan mine kills more than 200, including children

More than 200 people were killed on Tuesday in a landslide triggered by heavy rains at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's mining ministry said late Wednesday.

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French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

French finance chiefs on Thursday moved to calm fears of a sharp rise in fuel prices as fighting between Israel and Iran in the Middle East entered a sixth day and global oil prices climbed.

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Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

Spain has doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after US President Donald Trump's threats of trade reprisals over the spat deepened a rift between the NATO allies.

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Toulouse shock Marseille and Nice oust Lorient to reach Coupe de France semis

Toulouse and Nice will feature in the hat on Thursday for the draw for the semifinals of the Coupe de France following penalty shootout wins over Marseille and Lorient respectively.

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Military bases and trade routes leave Africa exposed to war fallout

Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely beyond its control.

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Ukrainian refugees face uncertain future as Poland scraps special status

Poland is ending the special status that gave Ukrainian refugees equal access to the labour market, social benefits and healthcare. The system expires on Thursday, meaning many will now face stricter rules to work or receive support.

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How the war in Iran is testing Europe’s US military base network

Differences among European allies over the war in Iran are focusing attention on the network of American military bases located across the continent, as Washington presses partners to allow their use for strikes that President Donald Trump says could last “another month or more”.

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EU unveils 'Made in Europe' rules in bid to stem industrial decline

The European Union has unveiled new “Made in Europe” regulations to help bolster its manufacturers in the face of competition, including from China. While the bloc’s industry chief has heralded the move as a major shift in economic doctrine, it risks fuelling criticism from Beijing over perceived protectionism.

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French star Wembanyama muscles another NBA prize into growing collection

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday added another line to his growing sporting CV when he was named the NBA Western Conference’s player of the month after helping the San Antonio Spurs win all 11 of their games in February.

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UK halts study visas from four countries to stop students claiming asylum

The British government has imposed an "emergency brake" on visas for students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, in response to what it said was a surge of requests for asylum from people arriving in the United Kingdom to study.

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In France, women accusing Al-Fayed seek answers over trafficking claims

Mohamed Al-Fayed traded on the glamour of owning Harrods, the Paris Ritz and luxury yachts, but he and his brother were also at the centre of a dark web of alleged abuse, say French lawyers for women who liken him to US sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.

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French police arrest two more suspects over killing of far-right activist

Two more men were arrested on Wednesday morning in connection with the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon on 12 February.

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French jets intercept Iranian drones as first evacuees arrive in Paris

French authorities said Rafale fighter jets have neutralised Iranian drones targeting the United Arab Emirates, as the widening Middle East war also forced France to bring citizens home. A first repatriation flight carrying French nationals stranded in the region landed in Paris early on Wednesday, with more evacuations planned.

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