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Four Migrants Die in English Channel off France

Apr 9, 2026

Four migrants tragically lost their lives after being swept away by strong currents in the English Channel off the coast of Saint-Etienne-au-Mont in northern France. Local authorities in the Pas-de-Calais region reported that the victims,…

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“Hane” Islamic Arts Exhibition Opens in Paris, France

Apr 9, 2026

Following a successful debut that drew 100,000 visitors in Türkiye, the Albayrak Group's 12th annual Islamic Arts Exhibition has made its first international stop in Paris, France. Themed "Hane" (House), the showcase recently…

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France Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Tanker At Sea

Jan 23, 2026

France seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean, saying it was part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet used to bypass sanctions. French forces, supported by the United Kingdom navy, boarded the tanker Grinch between Spain and…

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New Footage Reveals Details Of Louvre

Jan 20, 2026

Newly released footage has shed light on the October 19 robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where jewelry worth €88 million was stolen. Broadcast by French television, the images show suspects smashing display cases in the Apollo Gallery…

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France Sends Troops To Greenland Exercises

Jan 15, 2026

Emmanuel Macron announced that French soldiers have been deployed to Greenland to take part in military exercises at the request of Denmark. Macron said France would join Denmark-led drills under Operation Arctic Resilience,…

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France to Open Greenland Consulate

Jan 14, 2026

France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid tensions over US President Donald Trump’s statements on annexing the island. Barrot said the move was planned last year and…

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French Farmers Block Paris With Tractors Over EU-Mercosur Deal

Jan 13, 2026

More than 350 tractors entered Paris as French farmers protested near the National Assembly against the planned European Union trade agreement with Mercosur countries. Demonstrators warned the deal would expose French…

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France Says Europe Will Respond to US Greenland Threat

Jan 7, 2026

French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot said European countries are preparing to respond to what they view as US intimidation over Greenland after the White House suggested military options to acquire the Arctic island. Barrot said,…

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Water Leak Damages Hundreds of Books at Louvre Museum

Dec 8, 2025

A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris damaged around 400 rare books in the Egyptian antiquities library, according to museum officials. Deputy Director General Francis Steinbock said the leak came from aging pipes and affected one of…

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France Suspends Pension Reform After National Assembly Vote

Nov 13, 2025

France’s National Assembly voted 255 to 146 to suspend the controversial pension reform that would have raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. The measure will remain on hold until January 2028. The suspension was backed by the Socialist…

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