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France
French Senate Report Warns of ‘Foreign Interference’ in the Pacific
While conceding its French territories deserve more autonomy, France says ’the interference of a foreign power ... is a matter for concern.’
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‘Respect for Our Region’: Pacific Leaders React to Beijing’s Missile Test
After firing a missile to within 700 kilometres of French Polynesia, Beijing has now invited a delegation from the small Pacific nation on a state visit.
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Athletes Descend on Paris for Olympic Ceremony
Boats carrying thousands of athletes representing 206 countries traveled along the Seine River, officially opening the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
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French Soldier Stabbed While Patrolling Paris Ahead of the 2024 Olympics
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says a suspect has been arrested, but the motivation for the attack is unclear.
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Left-Wing Coalition Wins Most Seats, Falls Short of Majority in France’s Runoff Elections
Centrists came in second, with the right-wing National Rally projected to take third place.
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French Prime Minister to Resign After Left-Wing Coalition Wins Most Seats in Election
A leftist coalition that came together unexpectedly ahead of the snap elections has won the most parliamentary seats but fell short of majority.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Amboise Offers Delights and Leonardo Da Vinci Sights in France’s Loire Valley
Leonardo Da Vinci came to France with his favorite paintings in 1516 and stayed there until the end of his life.
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French Senate Report Warns of ‘Foreign Interference’ in the Pacific
While conceding its French territories deserve more autonomy, France says ’the interference of a foreign power ... is a matter for concern.’
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‘Respect for Our Region’: Pacific Leaders React to Beijing’s Missile Test
After firing a missile to within 700 kilometres of French Polynesia, Beijing has now invited a delegation from the small Pacific nation on a state visit.
|
Athletes Descend on Paris for Olympic Ceremony
Boats carrying thousands of athletes representing 206 countries traveled along the Seine River, officially opening the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
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French Soldier Stabbed While Patrolling Paris Ahead of the 2024 Olympics
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says a suspect has been arrested, but the motivation for the attack is unclear.
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Left-Wing Coalition Wins Most Seats, Falls Short of Majority in France’s Runoff Elections
Centrists came in second, with the right-wing National Rally projected to take third place.
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French Prime Minister to Resign After Left-Wing Coalition Wins Most Seats in Election
A leftist coalition that came together unexpectedly ahead of the snap elections has won the most parliamentary seats but fell short of majority.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Amboise Offers Delights and Leonardo Da Vinci Sights in France’s Loire Valley
Leonardo Da Vinci came to France with his favorite paintings in 1516 and stayed there until the end of his life.
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