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EU and Egypt seek closer ties at Brussels summit on Gaza and migration

European and Egyptian leaders are meeting in Brussels to strengthen ties on trade, migration and Middle East stability.

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France raises bird flu alert to highest level after new outbreaks

France raised its bird flu alert to the highest level on Wednesday after a rise in new cases in poultry and backyard flocks, triggering stricter biosecurity rules including the confinement of birds.

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DRC and Rwanda hold fresh talks in Washington to revive fragile peace deal

Following months of tension since the signing of a peace deal in June, delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are back in Washington this week, hoping to revive stalled efforts to end the conflict in eastern DRC.

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Security questions raised after Louvre heist of 'unsaleable' royal jewels

On Sunday, shortly after the Louvre opened, four burglars made away with eight pieces of jewellery once belonging to French royalty, fleeing the museum on scooters. While experts say the priceless items will be impossible to sell in their current condition, questions are also being raised over security failings and…

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Madagascar's president names civilian PM after military takeover

Madagascar's new head of state has named a civilian prime minister, following a military takeover last week that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina into exile.

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Woman arrested following September gold theft at Paris museum

A Chinese woman has been arrested and charged over the September theft of gold worth more than €1.5 million from the Natural History Museum in Paris, one of several recent break-ins targeting high-profile French cultural institutions, a prosecutor said on Tuesday.

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France's Sarkozy proclaims innocence as five-year jail term gets underway

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. Sarkozy's lawyer said a request had been immediately filed for parole but he will remain incarcerated for at least a month.

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Rare tornado near French capital kills one construction worker, injures 10

A tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday evening, toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and injured 10 others, four of whom remain in critical condition.

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EU on track to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027

Energy ministers from the 27-nation bloc meeting in Luxembourg have approved a plan by the European Commission to phase out both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia by the end of 2027.

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EU confirms 'contact' with Taliban in Afghanistan over migrant returns

The European Union confirmed on Monday it has initiated exploratory contacts with the Taliban government in Afghanistan as part of efforts to increase the number of deportations of failed asylum seekers from Europe.

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Louvre remains shut for a second day as police hunt jewel heist gang

The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed for a second day on Monday as police continued their hunt for the gang who stole priceless pieces of royal jewellery in a daring raid. France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said he would tighten security outside cultural institutions as a result.

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Lebrun brothers shine as France claim European team table tennis crown

Brothers Alexis and Félix Lebrun starred for France in the 3-0 sweep past Romania to claim the country's first European team table tennis championship in 27 years.

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The football academy giving South Sudan's youth an alternative to gang life

Years of civil war and economic crisis have left young people in South Sudan with a legacy of violence and poverty – and with opportunities scarce, street gangs have flourished. RFI met one former gang member who believes football can offer marginalised youth a brighter future.

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Morocco's under-20 World Cup triumph gains royal seal of approval

King Mohammed VI of Morocco led the tributes on Monday after the country's under-20 side beat Argentina 2-0 to lift the World Cup for the first time.

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BNP Paribas found liable for atrocities in Sudan under Bashir regime

A US jury has held French bank BNP Paribas responsible for helping to sustain Sudan’s brutal regime under deposed leader Omar al-Bashir, awarding damages to victims of its atrocities.

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French nuclear giant Orano to face trial over 2010 Niger hostage case

French nuclear group Orano is to stand trial in Paris over claims it failed to protect staff from a 2010 Al-Qaeda kidnapping near its uranium mine in Niger.

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Back from the brink, the bearded vulture makes a cautious return to French Alps

In a hidden valley in the French Alps, conservationists are quietly raising Europe’s largest bird of prey – the bearded vulture – once wiped out from these mountains. After a century away, it is once again soaring again over the Alps, but its comeback still depends on human care.

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Paris police hunt Louvre thieves after priceless jewels vanish in daring heist

French authorities have launched a major investigation after thieves stole jewels of 'inestimable value' from the Louvre Museum.

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France fall short as Colombia snatch U-20 World Cup bronze

Bernard Diomède’s young French side battled bravely but couldn’t find a way past Colombia, settling for fourth place at the Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

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Sarkozy set to begin jail term over Libyan funding scandal

Nicolas Sarkozy is set to enter prison after his conviction over alleged Libyan funding, marking an extraordinary chapter in modern French politics.

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Biopic reanimates Marcel Pagnol’s pioneering creative career

French playwright and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol’s prolific career is brought to life in the animated biopic A Magnificent Life. Hand drawn by director Sylvain Chomet, the film shows how embracing technology can be the key to telling a story.

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Morocco face serial victors Argentina in U-20 World Cup showdown

Morocco's teenage stars will face six-time champions Argentina on Sunday in the final of the under-20 World Cup – with Morocco's team playing against a backdrop of Generation Z-led protests over issues including government spending on sporting events at the expense of public services.

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Iran scraps nuclear limits as France spearheads renewed push over 2015 deal

Iran has marked the anniversary of the 2015 nuclear deal by declaring and end to restrictions on uranium enrichment, but has pledge its commitment to diplomacy.

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France’s economy minister warns latest credit downgrade a 'wake-up call'

A fresh downgrade to France’s credit rating has sharpened calls for action in Paris, with ministers urging unity to get the 2026 budget over the line.

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Why haven't Uefa and Fifa suspended Israel from international competitions?

Pressure is mounting on international football authorities to exclude the Israeli national team from their tournaments, following the United Nations declaration that Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip. But despite protests by fans and players, governing bodies show few signs of taking a stand.

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