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Temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas extended for seventh day

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce by at least a day to allow negotiations to continue on swapping Israeli hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners. France, meanwhile, has suggested the European Union consider sanctions on Israeli settlers who have targeted Palestinians in the West Bank.

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French death toll in Hamas-Israel war rises to 12, says Foreign Ministry

France's Foreign Ministry on Thursday said the number of French nationals killed during Saturday's Hamas attacks in Israel had risen to 12. A further 17 remain missing, including four children.

Radio France Internationale

France accuses Russia of faking websites to sow confusion about Ukraine war

France’s government accused Russia on Tuesday of operating a long-running online manipulation campaign, including impersonating the websites of leading French media and the French Foreign Ministry, aimed at spreading confusion and false information about the war in Ukraine.

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France says Iran ballistic test worrying in light of nuclear escalation

France on Thursday accused Iran of violating a U.N. Security Council resolution endorsing the 2015 nuclear deal after it carried out a long-range ballistic missile test, which Paris said was worrying given "uninterrupted escalation" of Tehran's nuclear programme.

Reuters

Amid Ongoing Lebanese Stalemate, France Renews Sanctions Threat

France's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it was exploring with allies whether the time had come for those spoiling efforts to break the constitutional deadlock in Lebanon to face consequences. Lebanon has had no head of state since former President Michel Aoun's term ended at the end of October, deepening…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN agencies appeal for help as death toll in Turkey, Syria quake rises above 42,000

The death toll from the earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkey and Syria exceeded 42,000 on Friday as the United Nations appealed for $1 billion to address a growing humanitarian crisis. France said it was sending an additional 40 tonnes of tents, food and medical aid.

France 24

France to Boost 'Exceptional Partnership' with Morocco

France denied any crisis with Morocco, stressing that the partnership between the two countries is "exceptional." The spokesman of the French Foreign Ministry, Anne-Claire Legendre, assured on Thursday that the country is "not in crisis" with Morocco, following criticism in Morocco of the European country's approach towards Rabat. "On the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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France urges release of 7 nationals imprisoned in Iran

France has called for the “immediate release” of seven French nationals detained in Iran

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Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France

France's foreign ministry said on Thursday the Burkina Faso government was fully aware of the risks of working with mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group after Ghana alleged on Wednesday that Ouagadougou had hired the group.

Reuters

France: Iranian Drone Transfers to Russia Would Violate UN Nuclear Deal Resolution

France's foreign ministry said on Thursday that any transfer of Iranian drones to Russia would be a violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and world powers. Three drones operated by Russian forces attacked the small town of Makariv, west of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Slams Iran after Alleged Spying Confession Aired

France lashed out at Iran for "dictatorial practices" and taking two of its citizens hostage after a video aired on Thursday in which they appeared to confess to spying. Iran's intelligence ministry said in May it had arrested two Europeans for allegedly fomenting "insecurity" in Iran.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's 'combat' diplomacy includes countering disinformation, foreign ministry says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, French foreign ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre discussed the current challenges faced by French diplomats and explained the "diplomacy of combat" championed by President Emmanuel Macron at a recent address to French ambassadors. Russia's hybrid war in Ukraine includes a "disinformation war" that must be…

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