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Tunisian President Saied: ‘A populist criticising representative democracy’ standing for re-election

Tunisian President Kais Saied is standing for a second term in an election set for October 6. Accused of authoritarianism by the opposition, the incumbent is maintaining an iron grip on the country’s political life, which has seen arrests of potential candidates and the recent replacement of 19 ministers. FRANCE…

France 24

The Man With Four Passports: Durov's International Network

The arrest and charging by France of Telegram founder Pavel Durov has thrown a spotlight on the international connections of a man with at least four passports and high-level contacts but who has also aroused the attention of security agencies around the world.

International Business Times

Starmer hopes Scholz and Macron can help him soften Brexit – but is his strategy doomed to fail?

Britain’s new prime minister has struck up a close relationship with Paris and Berlin and needs their help to unpick problems caused by Brexit, says David Maddox. But it is a strategy full of risk...

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Who is Pavel Durov, the enigmatic French-Russian boss of Telegram?

Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging service Telegram, is a tech titan known for his fierce defence of privacy and free speech. Recently released from French police custody after four days of questioning over Telegram's alleged misuse, Russian-born Durov – a naturalised French citizen known as "Paul Du Rove" in France…

Radio France Internationale

Why Telegram Chief's Arrest Raises 'Red Flags' For Tech Bosses

Now that France has charged Telegram's founder with failing to stop illegal activity on his platform, other tech bosses may have reason to weigh the wisdom of jetting into Europe themselves.

International Business Times

Starmer pushes for stronger post-Brexit EU ties in Paris and Berlin talks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited France on Thursday, following a trip to Germany, as part of ongoing efforts to “reset” the UK’s relationship with the European Union – which has been strained in the years since Brexit.

Radio France Internationale

Business unusual: What's on French bosses' minds?

After a summer of Olympic fever, it's back to business in France. But uncertainty dominates after snap elections earlier this summer returned a hung parliament. As suspense continues over who will be the country's next prime minister, France's largest employer federation, Medef, held its annual conference on the theme of…

France 24

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France's Macron Hosts Starmer As UK Seeks To Reset Europe Ties

UK premier Keir Starmer was welcomed warmly Thursday in Paris by French leader Emmanuel Macron, as the new centre-left British government seeks to relaunch post-Brexit ties with Europe.

International Business Times

Paralympics ‘have a special place in our hearts’, Australia’s governor-general tells FRANCE 24

Australian athletes enjoyed a hugely successful Olympics in Paris, winning a total of 52 medals and 17 golds – a feat the sports-loving nation is looking to replicate as the Paralympics get under way this week. FRANCE 24 speaks to Sam Mostyn, Australia’s governor-general, about the significance of the Games…

France 24

L’Oréal heiress has been dethroned as the world’s richest woman by the family dynasty that tops the Fortune 500

Both women are part of families that built sprawling empires across France and the U.S. in beauty and mass retail, respectively.

Fortune

France's Macron to visit Serbia with a possible deal to sell French warplanes in a shift from Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron starts a two-day state visit to Serbia, with the focus on the possible sale of 12 Rafale multi-purpose fighter jets to the country, which has maintained close ties to Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

From croissants to macarons: France, a pastry lover's paradise

France is famous for many things, but one of the first that comes to mind is food. The country boasts hundreds of cheeses, sophisticated dishes and incredible wines, but the cherry on top of French gastronomy is all its delicious desserts. France is a sweet-lover's paradise, with shops full of…

France 24

More than 2,000 children in France still sleeping rough: Unicef

More than 2,000 children are forced to sleep outside each night in France, according to an annual survey whose authors blame poor housing policies for a situation that gets worse each year.

Radio France Internationale

Not So Free: Toncoin Climbs Despite Concerns Over Telegram CEO's France Case

Pavel Durov is now free from French custody, but he cannot leave France and must report twice a week to French authorities – some observers argued this is not true freedom.

International Business Times

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French synagogue arson attack suspect under formal investigation for terrorism

A French judge has placed the main suspect involved in an arson attack on a synagogue in a resort in southern France last week under formal investigation for attempted murder on the grounds of race or religion, along with two other suspects.

AAP

France clears PIF troika mission to New Caledonia

After blocking a fact-finding mission to crisis-hit New Caledonia, France has relented and will allow Pacific observers to Noumea next month.

France 24

From Gaza to Paris: Paralympian Fadi Deeb vows to show ‘Palestine is not dying’

Shot putter Fadi Deeb, the only member of the Palestinian Olympic delegation from Gaza and the only Paralympian athlete from Palestine, will take part in the Paris Paralympics on August 30. He speaks to FRANCE 24 about training with rocks and scrap metal in war-torn Gaza – and carrying his…

International Business Times

Fighter Jet Deal At Centre Of Macron's Serbia Trip

Expectations are high that France and Serbia will sign a deal worth billions of euros to supply fighter jets to the Balkan country during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron to Belgrade this week.

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France's Macron visits Serbia with sights on Rafale jet deal

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day state visit Thursday to Serbia, where he may finalise a contract to sell 12 Rafale fighter jets to a country known for its close ties to Russia.

International Business Times

Telegram Boss Durov Charged, Banned From Leaving France

Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, was granted conditional release against a bail of five million euros and on the condition he must report to a police station twice a week as well as remaining in France, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said in a statement.

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What’s Going On With Telegram? The CEO’s Arrest In Paris & What It Means For Users, Explained

CEO of Telegram, the encrypted social media app, has been arrested and charged in France. Here's what Pavel Durov's arrest means for users.

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Man Charged With Terrorism For Arson Attack On French Synagogue

A 33-year-old man charged with terrorism for arson attack on a synagogue in France, reigniting concerns about antisemitism.

International Business Times

Garcia Decries Online Abuse After US Open Defeat, Cites 'Unhealthy Betting'

Former WTA world number four Caroline Garcia of France shared some of the disparaging messages she has received in the wake of recent defeats on Wednesday and cited "unhealthy betting" as a driver of social media abuse of players.

France 24

Telegram boss's arrest: Fake Al Jazeera video claims France lost $17 billion in UAE arms deal

Although he was only in French police custody for a few days before his release under judicial supervision, disinformation surrounding the Russian-born Telegram founder Pavel Durov has hit the internet. A doctored social media video – falsely attributed to Al Jazeera – alleges that the UAE froze a $17 billion…

The Independent UK

Telegram founder Pavel Durov banned from leaving France as authorities step up criminal probe

A judge has found there are grounds to formally investigate the tech billionaire on all the charges for which he was arrested

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