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Pope Leo XIV Makes First Visit to France in 18 Years Amid Church Abuse Reckoning
Culture34 sources · over 7 days1d ago

Pope Leo XIV Makes First Visit to France in 18 Years Amid Church Abuse Reckoning

Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France draws huge crowds and heightened security as he addresses the Catholic Church's abuse crisis and French secularism.

By Priya Raghunathan

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Mbappé Ruled Out of France's Next Matches After Injury in Zidane's Debut
Sports2d ago

Mbappé Ruled Out of France's Next Matches After Injury in Zidane's Debut

Kylian Mbappé will miss upcoming Nations League fixtures after suffering a knee injury in France's win over Turkey.

16 sources · over 5 days
EU Removes Usmanov and Fridman From Sanctions List Amid Member State Dispute
World4d ago

EU Removes Usmanov and Fridman From Sanctions List Amid Member State Dispute

The EU has extended Russia sanctions for three years but dropped oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman after tense negotiations, angering Ukraine and dividing European governments.

16 sources · over 3 days
Macron Blasts Global Response to Gaza at UN, Sparks Israeli Rebuke
World4d ago

Macron Blasts Global Response to Gaza at UN, Sparks Israeli Rebuke

French President Emmanuel Macron's sharp criticism of international inaction in Gaza at the UN General Assembly has triggered diplomatic friction with Israel and renewed debate over humanitarian access.

15 sources · over 2 days
Isack Hadjar Extends Red Bull Racing Contract Through 2027 After Injury Return
Sports4d ago

Isack Hadjar Extends Red Bull Racing Contract Through 2027 After Injury Return

French F1 driver Isack Hadjar will remain Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull Racing until 2027, following his confirmed return from a wrist injury at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

8 sources · over 2 days
Canada Invited as EU Associate Member After Macron-Carney Meeting
World7d ago

Canada Invited as EU Associate Member After Macron-Carney Meeting

Canada's invitation to become the EU's first associate member marks a significant shift in its international partnerships.

18 sources · over 5 days
Dembélé and Mbappé Vie for 2026 Ballon d'Or Amid Intense Season
Sports9d ago

Dembélé and Mbappé Vie for 2026 Ballon d'Or Amid Intense Season

Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé are leading high-profile campaigns for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with club loyalties and on-field performances shaping the competition in France and Spain.

16 sources · over 7 days
Macron Orders Plan to Protect France from Russian Hybrid Threats
Politics9d ago

Macron Orders Plan to Protect France from Russian Hybrid Threats

France is escalating efforts to defend critical infrastructure after President Macron warned of intensifying Russian hybrid attacks targeting the country and Europe.

12 sources · over 2 days
EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-13s, Stricter Rules for Teens
Politics10d ago

EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-13s, Stricter Rules for Teens

The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to ban social media for children under 13 and require parental oversight for those aged 13 and 14.

37 sources · over 5 days
Kim Kardashian Awarded Symbolic 1 Euro for 2016 Paris Armed Robbery
Entertainment10d ago

Kim Kardashian Awarded Symbolic 1 Euro for 2016 Paris Armed Robbery

A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian a symbolic 1 euro in compensation for the 2016 armed robbery that brought global attention to celebrity security and French justice.

15 sources · over 2 days
Céline Dion Returns to Paris Stage With Major Concert Residency After Six-Year Hiatus
Entertainment13d ago

Céline Dion Returns to Paris Stage With Major Concert Residency After Six-Year Hiatus

Céline Dion has launched a sold-out concert residency in Paris, marking her first performances since her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome and generating huge excitement among fans and the French entertainment world.

33 sources · over 7 days
France Defeats Germany to Reach First-Ever Women's Basketball World Cup Final
Sports15d ago

France Defeats Germany to Reach First-Ever Women's Basketball World Cup Final

France's women's basketball team has made history by reaching their first World Cup final after a dominant semifinal win over Germany in Berlin.

15 sources · over 4 days
Police Suspect Sabotage in Normandy Train Derailment That Injured 44
World15d ago

Police Suspect Sabotage in Normandy Train Derailment That Injured 44

French police believe sabotage may have caused the Normandy train derailment that left 44 injured, including one critically.

26 sources · over 3 days

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