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Bernadette Chirac, former French first lady who helped shape a presidency, dies at 93
Bernadette Chirac, the formidable widow of the former French president Jacques Chirac and a driving force behind his political rise, has died at the age of 93.
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France intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker with UK backing in Atlantic operation
France intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet on Sunday with UK support, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.
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Putin appoints Rostec cybersecurity executive Andrey Kozlov, linked to GRU hacking unit Fancy Bear, as aide to ex-defense chief Sergei Shoigu
Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrei Kozlov as an aide to the secretary of Russia's Security Council, former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
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Leaked Kremlin files expose covert campaign to inflame anti-Muslim hatred across Europe
In September 2025, nine mosques and cultural centers in and around Paris were targeted with a grotesque Islamophobic stunt.
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"I'm afraid":Brigitte Macron's jealousy shaped life inside the Elysee Palace
At a private lunch last year, 73-year-old Brigitte Macron, wife of the much younger French president, told friends: 'I'm afraid. Afraid of having done all of this, for him to abandon me.'
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Brigitte Macron's plane "slap" was sparked by jealousy over her husband's messages with an Iranian actress
Brigitte Macron's infamous "slap" of her husband Emmanuel was sparked by a jealous row over messages from an Iranian actress, it has been claimed.
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Health watchdog report raises concerns over French development bank's €350m OCP loan
A report from France's health watchdog has raised concerns about a decision by the country's development agency to provide a €350 million loan to an overseas phosphate fertiliser company.
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French prosecutors investigate X over alleged algorithm meddling and illegal AI content
Billionaire owner chooses not to attend voluntary interview as part of investigation by French cybercrime unit.
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Strait of Hormuz reopened after weeks of disruption amid US-Iran tensions
Donald Trump has welcomed Iran's foreign minister's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" for the "remaining period of ceasefire".
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Starmer and Macron unite to protect global shipping as Hormuz crisis threatens energy lifeline
International leaders will gather in Paris on Friday in the hopes of developing a plan to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping after the war in the Middle East ends.
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Marine Le Pen met with LVMH chief Bernard Arnault and other top French business leaders at an exclusive dinner in Paris
Marine Le Pen dined with LVMH chief Bernard Arnault and other influential French corporate leaders on Tuesday, a meeting that offers another indication that her far-right party, the National Rally, has become a mainstream movement that is no longer ostracized by the business community.
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In a speech given at the White House, Trump ridiculed Starmer, asserting that the UK leader was reluctant to dispatch warships
A video has surfaced showing Donald Trump ridiculing Keir Starmer, alleging that the Prime Minister stated he would need to confer with his team prior to making a decision about deploying British aircraft carriers to the Middle East
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Agreement concerning Channel crossings between Britain and France risks collapsing due to disagreements over funding conditions
Talks aimed at finalising a new £650 million deal with France to curb small-boat crossings in the Channel have reached an impasse
796
Russian 'influence agents' charged with meddling in the elections of South Africa, Namibia, and Madagascar
In these three nations, agents of Russian influence conducted secret activities throughout election campaigns spanning from 2019 to 2025, as revealed by a data leak scrutinised by Forbidden Stories and their collaborators
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Pro-Russian misinformation in Europe: individuals responsible for Anonymous News and its narratives supportive of the Kremlin
An in-depth inquiry into a pro-Russian outlet operated by a far-right German individual led journalists to an isolated village in Bulgaria and the headquarters of the state security service in Moscow
718
Bill Gates withdraws from AI Impact Summit address in Delhi following new Epstein document revelations prompting increased investigation
Bill Gates has opted out of giving a keynote speech at the AI Impact Summit in India amidst ongoing inquiries into his association with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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UK readies itself to confiscate tanker associated with Russia-linked shadow fleet, potentially heightening military tensions with Moscow
The United Kingdom is warning of its intention to capture a shadow fleet tanker associated with Russia, in a move that could heighten tensions and potentially create a new conflict with Moscow, particularly as the nation's oil income is declining
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Syria's military captures territory in the north following President Ahmed al-Sharaa's unsuccessful attempt to negotiate an agreement with Kurdish forces
The government tightens its grip in the north after Ahmed al-Sharaa's failed efforts to secure a deal with the Kurds and incorporate their forces into the national military
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France plans to prohibit social media access for those under 15 starting in 2026, inspired by Australia's pioneering legislation
Proposed legislation will be reviewed for legal compliance as France seeks to replicate Australia's groundbreaking prohibition on platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube
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Inexpensive Chinese imports might reduce inflation in the UK amidst the trade conflict initiated by Trump
Britain is poised to experience a surge of inexpensive imports from China that might reduce inflation in light of the consequences of Donald Trump's trade war on a global scale, according to prominent economists
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Starmer and Zelenskyy plan to convene in London to talk about the safety of Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz will also attend discussions on ensuring Ukraine's security after the war
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UK pulls out of €150bn EU defence programme after deal negotiations break down
The scheme aims to offer as much as €150 billion (£130 billion) in long-term lending to member countries for defence expenses and significant investments
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Algeria grants a pardon to author Boualem Sansal following the German president's request, resolving the diplomatic impasse
An 81-year-old with prostate cancer is now able to be moved from Algeria to Germany for medical care
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Seventy-five migrants have been sent back to France as part of the UK’s “one in, one out” policy
So far, 75 migrants who made the small boat journey across the English Channel have been sent back to France as part of the Government's “one in, one out” arrangement, while 51 individuals have entered the UK through this scheme
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Inaccurate allegations regarding Macron's gender have negatively impacted her well-being
Brigitte Macron's daughter has told a Paris court that incorrect claims circulating online, alleging the French first lady was originally male, have adversely affected her mother's quality of life, causing her to be continuously worried about her attire and how she carries herself
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