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Drinking water outage hits half of Mayotte

Around half the people in the French overseas department of Mayotte were without potable water Tuesday after a "technical incident" at a treatment plant, a local authority said in a statement.

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Senegal's parliamentary election brings new confrontation between President Faye and his predecessor

In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off once more - this time aiming to secure a majority in Parliament. This follows their competition in the March 2024 presidential election.

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Top French newspapers sue X for unpaid use of their content

Several leading French newspapers said Tuesday that they are suing social media platform X, accusing it of running their content without payment.

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Israeli fans 'welcome' at France-Israel clash, French Europe minister says

Israeli footballers and supporters "are welcome" at the France v Israel Nations League match on Thursday at the Stade de France in Paris, said French Europe minister on Tuesday.

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France warns of new EU sanctions on Israeli settlers as tensions rise

France's foreign minister has announced that the European Union may soon impose new sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of inciting violence in Palestinian territories. This follows Paris's warning that a recent incident in Jerusalem, where Israeli security forces entered a French-administered property, "must never happen again."

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Dutch court overturns landmark ruling and sides with Shell in climate case

Dutch judges ruled Tuesday against climate groups who said oil giant Shell was not doing enough to curb its greenhouse gas emissions, striking down a landmark judgement.

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France deploys 50-member rescue team to flood-stricken Valencia in Spain

France has sent a 50-member rescue team to the Valence region of Spain, which is struggling to recover from catastrophic flooding that killed at least 222 people at the end of October.

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EU chief taps Estonia's Kallas and France's Séjourné as EU Commission VPs

Estonia's ex-prime minister Kaja Kallas and France's ex-foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné are among six vice-presidents chosen by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to lead her new European Commission. They are set to face scrutiny from lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday during the final day of a week-long confirmations hearings…

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African nations demand huge climate aid boost amid global distrust

African nations are pushing for a dramatic increase in climate financing at the UN's Cop29 summit that opened in Azerbaijan on Monday – calling for $1.3 trillion (€1.22 trillion) annually to help the continent transition to renewable energy, adapt to climate impacts and address damage from climate-related disasters.

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Saudi Arabia decries Israeli attacks amid calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler has called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon at a joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit that has renewed calls for a Palestinian state.

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Saudi Arabia decries Israeli military actions amid calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

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Georgian president calls for new elections to resolve political crisis

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has called for new parliamentary elections in order to resolve a political crisis that followed last month's vote, which the opposition said was rigged in favour of the ruling party.

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Unprecedented floods devastate harvests in northeastern Senegal

Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture. Over 56 000 people have been displaced in eastern regions, as the country heads to polls on Sunday for a key parliamentary vote.

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Louis Vuitton outlet in Paris ram-raided in overnight robbery

Paris authorities have launched an investigation into an organised robbery at a Louis Vuitton store, where thieves used a car to smash in and steal leather goods early Monday morning.

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Paris Photo fair focuses on photo books and their publishers

The 27th annual Paris Photo, the world’s largest photography fair, began on 7 November at the Grand Palais. The event, this year, showcased 45 publishers presenting everything from best-selling editions to experimental Japanese "object books", and highlighting the growing, albeit niche, market for photography publications.

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Haiti's transitional council fires interim PM Conille amid internal power struggle

A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a decree removing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.

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Mauritius PM concedes defeat by opposition in legislative election

Mauritius' incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday his political alliance was headed for a major defeat by the rival opposition coalition led by a three-time former premier, following Sunday's parliamentary election.

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Starmer and Macron demonstrate Franco-British unity at WWI anniversary in Paris

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined French President Emmanuel Macron Monday at the ceremony in Paris commemorating the 106th anniversary of the end of World War I in a symbolic show of unity between the two countries.

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France, UK to discuss Ukraine on Armistice Day after Trump win in US

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Paris for the annual French Armistice Day services, and the two leaders will discuss Ukraine in the face of questions over the United States’ support after the election of Donald Trump.

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Climate summit faces trillion-dollar showdown as Cop29 opens in Baku

Governments are gathering in Azerbaijan on Monday for talks on the climate that will test wealthy nations' commitment to funding poorer ones bearing the brunt of global warming. But concerns over Baku's human rights record and deep ties to fossil fuels have cast a heavy shadow over the UN’s crucial…

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Paris to deploy 4,000 police for 'high-risk' France-Israel football match

A high police presence is being prepared for the France v Israel Nations League match on Thursday at the Stade de France in Paris following attacks on visiting Israeli football fans last week in Amsterdam.

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How exoskeleton suits are breaking barriers for athletes with disabilities

Robotic exoskeletons are opening new doors for inclusive sports, allowing young people with walking disabilities to experience events once out of reach. In a milestone for accessibility, three youths crossed the finish line of last month’s Paris 20km competition using exoskeleton suits – the first time this technology has been…

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40 skippers leave France to embark on gruelling 'Everest of the Seas'

Defending champion Yannick Bestaven led a flotilla of 40 yachts into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday as the 10th edition of the solo, non-stop round-the-world Vendée Globe race got under way.

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How France's songs keep world dreaming of French freedom and glamour

French-language songs are enjoying unprecedented success in non-francophone countries thanks to artists like Stromae, Aya Nakamura, Celine Dion and Edith Piaf. What makes people who don’t speak the language want to listen to them and what do they tell of France and its language? The new International Centre of the…

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Ethiopia's famed honeybees make slow recovery from war

In his stone house perched on a hill in northern Ethiopia, Amanuel Hiluf puts on his protective suit, carefully adjusting the hood and gloves.

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