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Attackers burn vehicles and fire automatic weapons at French prisons overnight
Several French prisons were attacked overnight, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said Tuesday, with assailants burning vehicles and in one instance firing automatic weapons. Darmanin, who was quick to link the incidents to France's campaign against drug trafficking, is travelling to the site of one of the attacks in the southern city of Toulon.
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How former French president Sarkozy allegedly received millions from Libya's Gaddafi
The trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy came to a close this week, ending three months of exhaustive examination of allegations that the right-wing politician had struck a bargain with Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 bid for office. It’s a story with all the makings of a seedy spy thriller – and one that won’t reach its conclusion until September.
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Meloni’s solo Trump visit triggers anxiety in France
French industry chief warns against European disunity on trade as Italian PM heads to the White House.
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France pushes retaliation against US tech, Ireland baulks as EU splits over Trump tariffs
Divergences in the EU's response to President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught were on display at a meeting of the bloc's trade ministers on Monday. France pushed for the EU to consider targeting US digital services, drawing fire from Ireland which relies heavily on US investment, particularly in the tech sector.
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As Le Pen’s presidential hopes hang in the balance, Bardella waits in the wings
French courts on Monday banned far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running for office for five years, ruling out the frontrunner for France’s 2027 presidential race. As Le Pen now faces a lengthy appeal process, her 29-year-old protégé Jordan Bardella could well become the National Rally’s new presidential candidate.
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‘I am Marine’: Europe’s far right slams Le Pen’s conviction, election ban
European far-right leaders from Hungary's PM Viktor Orban to the Netherlands' Geert Wilders rallied in support of their French ally Marine Le Pen on Monday, expressing shock and anger at her conviction for embezzlement in France, which will bar the National Rally figurehead from a fourth presidential run in 2027.
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Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law, and a Great Battle Looms
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.
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Le Pen barred from seeking political office
The popular right-wing French lawmaker has been barred from seeking public office over financial misconduct
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NATO chief triggers confusion over ‘dead’ American troops
The search for the “missing” soldiers is still ongoing after their armored vehicle was found “submerged” in Lithuania, according to the US Army
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Power Outage Shuts Heathrow Airport, Snarling Air Travel
London’s main airport, a major gateway for American travelers to Europe, expects disruption for days as a result of a fire at an electrical substation. At least 1,300 flights were affected.
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Why Europe cannot rely on French nuclear umbrella alone
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UK economy downgraded by OECD over Trump tariff war
The figures will be a blow to the chancellor who is at risk of missing fiscal targets without plans for spending cuts
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Constitutional Court upholds Georgescu election ban
The staunch NATO critic has been barred from running for the country’s top office
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Be quiet, small man – Musk to Polish FM
The tech billionaire and Warsaw’s top diplomat publicly sparred over aiding Ukraine
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‘Europe is now a dictatorship’ – Georgescu
Romania’s presidential frontrunner has been barred from attempting to run for office again
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Lavrov compares Macron to Hitler and Napoleon
The French president wants to conquer Russia just as the two European dictators aspired to, Moscow’s foreign minister has said
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Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?
Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.
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Zelensky refuses to apologize for spat with Trump
The Ukrainian leader’s visit to the White House descended into a shouting match with President Trump and Vice President Vance
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