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Olympics-Elite French tactical unit hopes for peaceful Paris Games
Around 50 khaki-clad men riding atop a black armoured truck approached an abandoned office building on the outskirts of...
Economy
Air traffic controller strike threatens disruptions at French airports
A planned air traffic controller strike in France on Thursday is expected to cause significant disruptions at the country's...
World
At least five migrants died during attempt to cross English Channel
At least five migrants died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from an area near the town...
World
Police arrest man in Paris Iran consulate incident
French police on Friday arrested a man who had threatened to blow himself up at Iran's consulate in Paris.
A...
Sports
Olympics-France has plan B to river Seine Olympics opening if security requires
France has prepared alternatives to holding the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine should security reasons...
World
France steps up security around synagogues and Jewish schools
France will step up security around Jewish schools and synagogues, partly as a response to the current Middle East...
World
France, Germany and EU mark anniversary of Sudan war with funding push
Top diplomats from France, Germany and the European Union will push for more funding for Sudan on Monday when...
Sports
Athletics-Olympic champions to earn $50,000, end of 128-year tradition
Athletics has become the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions, announcing on Wednesday that the 48...
Sports
France tightens security at PSG stadium after Islamic State threats
French police tightened security around Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Parc des Princes stadium on Wednesday following a threat of attacks...
Sports
Gold medallists to earn $50,000 at Paris Olympics
Athletics has become the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions, announcing on Wednesday that the 48...
World
ANALYSIS-This will hurt: France braces for budget cuts
After decades of spending beyond its means, France must in coming weeks show how it will avoid a budget...
World
French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza
France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that pressure, and possibly sanctions, must be imposed on Israel to open crossings...
Local
Cyprus to serve as French base for Middle Eastern crisis, agreement reveals
In a strategic pact signed in September 2022, the Republic of Cyprus has granted French forces operational rights on...
