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Macron defends FCAS as Merz and Airbus float two-fighter option

The FCAS programme to produce a new European-made fighter jet has stalled in the face of disagreements between Airbus and Dassault. The latest statements from France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Friedrich Merz suggest a breakthrough remains elusive.

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France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest

France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest uninterrupted period on record.

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Record rainfall batters western France, flooding triggers red alerts

Western France is facing severe flooding after a record 35 consecutive days of rain, with several departments placed on high alert.

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Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon

Two more people have been arrested in the probe into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque killed in a violent brawl in Lyon, bringing the total number under investigation to eleven.

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Arrests in French far-right activist murder case follow misinformation

A flood of conflicting narratives and misinformation about alleged suspects tied to the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in Lyon has spread online, preceding the first wave of arrests.

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France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine

Oil tanker named the Grinch has left French waters after the company that owns the vessel paid a penalty worth "several million euros".

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Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert

Western France faces record flood alerts, widespread power cuts and at least two deaths after weeks of relentless rain saturate soils and rivers.

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Au revoir steak-frites? France urges citizens to eat less meat

France has updated its National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate, urging citizens to cut back on meat to reduce emissions.

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French 'ultra-left' blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon

The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race.

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France on record flood alert as storms slam Spain with deadly winds

The storms have so far killed three people across France and Spain and left dozens injured in the extreme weather-related accidents.

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France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival

Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage.

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Macron calls for 'restraint' after death of young man attacked in Lyon

The young man died in hospital where he was admitted on Thursday to receive treatment for critical injuries on the fringes of an event held by LFI MEP Rima Hassan.

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Another storm hits the Iberian Peninsula: Oriana

Spain and France are still struggling to repair the damage from the previous storm, Nils.

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Louvre ticketing fraud: nine people under investigation

Nine people have been indicted as part of the investigation into a major ticketing scam at the Louvre, estimated to have cost the world's most visited museum more than €10 million, the Paris public prosecutor's office has said.

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Russia poisoned Navalny, according to five European countries' scientific findings

The heads of French, British, German, Dutch and Swedish diplomacy said that 'only the Russian state had the means, the motive and the contempt for international law' to carry out this attack.

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Louvre leak: Burst water pipe damages 19th century ceiling painting

The burst water pipe is the latest in a string of setbacks for Louvre managers that have affected the museum's daily operations since the theft of France's historic Crown Jewels last October.

Business

One in three French auto jobs wiped in dramatic 13-year decline

Employment in the French automotive industry fell from 425,500 in 2010 to 286,800 in 2023, representing a loss of nearly 139,000 full-time jobs or 33%.

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Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France

France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks.

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French Defence Minister questions whether Russia 'really wants peace'

The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow.

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Storm Nils lashes France's Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees

Storm Nils causes significant damage around the Arcachon Basin (Gironde), tearing sails from boats in Arcachon harbour and uprooting pine trees along the beachfront.

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