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New Caledonia face Jamaica in hunt for glory at World Cup

The finest footballers from the French territory of New Caledonia take on Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz on Thursday in a match that could lead to a place for the first time at the football World Cup.

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France signs charter with dating apps to fight homophobic ambushes

France’s top dating apps have signed a government charter to help tackle homophobic ambushes, after one case was recorded every four days in 2024, the ministry in charge of fighting discrimination said on Wednesday. The agreement sets out measures to improve reporting, data sharing and user safety.

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Inflation in France jumps as Iran war hits growth and spending

France is heading for a sharp rise in inflation this spring as soaring oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran erode household purchasing power, with growth expected to slow in early 2026, the national statistics agency said.

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French judge probes ex-EU border chief over claims of crimes against humanity

A French judge will investigate claims brought by an NGO that the former head of the European Union border agency, Frontex, was complicit in crimes against humanity, a judicial source has said.

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France warns Israel over humanitarian consequences of Lebanon ground operation

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel not to send in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, saying such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences".

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Lens oppose postponement of crunch Ligue 1 clash with PSG

Top bosses at title-chasing Lens confirmed on Tuesday that they do not want their match against Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain postponed to give PSG’s players extra time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.

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Chad relocates refugees amid rising tensions at border with Sudan

Chad has begun the emergency relocation of refugees from its border with Sudan as the army prepares to deploy to the area in response to cross-border attacks, an official from the country's refugee agency said on Monday.

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TotalEnergies deal with US ends offshore wind projects in favour of fossil fuels

The United States and TotalEnergies have signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, dealing a blow to the fight against climate change.

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Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko to design 'signature' meals for Air France

Air France has asked Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko to create dishes to be served to its first and business class passengers on flights from Abidjan, followed by Dakar and Nairobi. Of Malian and Senegalese origin, Sacko becomes the first "Air France signature chef" on flights departing from Africa.

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Denmark votes in close election overshadowed by Greenland security fears

Danes are voting in general elections on Tuesday, with left-leaning Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seen as the favourite after standing up to United States' President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland.

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'Torture has become state policy' in Palestinian territories, says UN expert

The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", United Nations expert Francesca Albanese said on Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering".

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Australia and EU sign comprehensive trade deal amid global tensions

The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to rare earth minerals, in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

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Strasbourg Christmas market attack accomplice appeals conviction

The appeal trial of Audrey Mondjehi, convicted of helping supply the firearm used in the 2018 Strasbourg Christmas market attack, opened on Monday before the Special Criminal Court of Appeal in Paris.

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'Point of no return' looming in Middle East war, says Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday demanded a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" – including harm to nuclear facilities.

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Nairobi leadership under fire as Kenya flood death toll climbs

Storms that triggered flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 people so far this month, authorities said, as rain continued to pound much of the country. In the capital Nairobi, one of the hardest hit areas, the governor has come under fire for bad planning, with calls for…

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How a Nigerian town came to speak ‘street French’

Located deep in Yoruba country, southwestern Nigeria, is the town of Ejigbo. Over time, it has developed its own unique form of spoken French, thanks to close historic ties with other francophone countries.

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French local elections reshape political landscape in overseas territories

Local elections across France’s overseas territories have delivered a series of striking results, reshaping political balances from the Pacific to the Caribbean. From a breakthrough for the left in Reunion Island to a symbolic defeat for a regional heavyweight in Guadeloupe, voters have sent a clear – and sometimes surprising…

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Nearly half of migratory species in decline as UN summit opens

A United Nations summit on migratory species opens in Brazil on Monday as scientists warn that the long journeys of whales, fish, birds and other animals are being disrupted by climate change and human activity – with risks for ecosystems, food supplies and coastal economies.

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Lionel Jospin, former PM who reshaped France's modern left, dies aged 88

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist reformer who introduced the 35-hour working week and civil partnerships for same-sex couples, has died aged 88.

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Earth’s heat imbalance hits record high as UN warns of lasting climate impact

The amount of heat being trapped by the Earth reached a record high in 2025, according to the United Nations, with scientists warning that the effects of this imbalance could shape the planet for thousands of years to come.

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Von der Leyen turns to Australia as EU steps up global trade push

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Australia on Monday aiming to revive long-running trade talks and strengthen ties with key partners in an uncertain global economy.

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French left wins mayoral elections in Paris, Marseille and Lyon

Left-wing parties have held onto Paris, Marseille and Lyon, according to provisional results announced on Sunday evening. The far right failed to take the big cities it had hoped, but made significant inroads in smaller ones.

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French explorer declared dead 76 years after disappearing in Guiana jungle

The young French explorer Raymond Maufrais, who disappeared in January 1950 during a daring solo expedition in the Guianese jungle and whose body has never been found, has been officially declared dead by a judicial court, closing the book on one of the French overseas territory's most enduring mysteries.

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Czechs rally against populist PM in largest anti-government protest since 2019

Tens of thousands of Czechs have rallied in Prague against the government of billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, slamming it for "arrogance of power".

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