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France is surrounded by over 100 islands. These days, many of the islands are popular tourist destinations, providing the opportunity for sun-soaked holidays on sandy beaches or an escape from the bustle of the mainland.

Since Hamas's deadly October 7 attacks on Israel, the Gaza Strip has been under daily bombardment by the Israeli army. Ten months of war have left tens of thousands dead, with images seen worldwide, affecting public opinion to the point of influencing national elections. In the United States, the vote…

French prosecutors are expected to charge or release the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, after his police custody order expires on Wednesday

After French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the idea of naming a prime minister from the left-wing New Popular Front coalition, saying a leftist government would immediately be ousted by all other parties, many French business leaders gathering at the employer federation Medef's annual conference voiced optimism that the pro-business environment…

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Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messaging app.

PM says trip is part of wider efforts to restore ‘broken relationships’ with EU countries

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