France — news through its media
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China test-fires a ballistic missile into the Pacific, rattling US allies
Beijing test-fired a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific, reviving tensions with Washington and its Asia-Pacific allies. Ten countries — from the US to China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Russia — read the event between a show of force and a routine test.
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Le Pen and Bardella show unity on the eve of the appeal verdict
A day before the Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility for the 2027 presidential race, Marine Le Pen stages a show of unity with Jordan Bardella and prepares for the aftermath. Six countries — France, the US, Switzerland, the UK, Germany and Belgium — read this pivotal moment for the RN.
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New wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine as Kyiv hits a Russian oil terminal
Russia launches a massive barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine; Kyiv retaliates by striking a Russian oil terminal near St Petersburg. From Kyiv to Moscow, Berlin, Helsinki, Warsaw and Delhi, nine countries read the escalation and the diplomatic deadlock.
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Netanyahu under fire: Gaza strikes, a detained doctor, and claims on Lebanon
Deadly strikes on Gaza despite the truce, a Gaza hospital director in critical condition in detention, and a claim over Lebanese villages: seven countries, from Al Jazeera to Haaretz, narrate a tense week around Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Pope Leo XIV at Lampedusa: An Appeal to Europe and America on Migrants
On July 4, 2026, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Lampedusa, the epicenter of the Mediterranean migration crisis, to honor migrants who died at sea and to call on Europe to shoulder an 'epochal responsibility.' The same day, in a letter for the United States' 250th anniversary, he urged America to 'welcome' immigrants. A dual message that resonates differently across capitals.
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AfD Congress in Erfurt: Germany Takes to the Streets Against the Far Right
On July 4-5, 2026, Germany's AfD held its federal congress in Erfurt and re-elected co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, flaunting its ambitions for power. Some 20,000 demonstrators converged to block the event; police clashed with left-wing protesters, deploying tear gas and leaving several injured, including journalists. From Berlin to Brussels, the rise of the German far right raises concern.
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America's 250th Anniversary: A Milestone Marked by a Divided Nation
On July 4, 2026, the United States marked its 250th anniversary with parades and fireworks, punctuated by a storm-disrupted Donald Trump speech on the National Mall. The president hailed a 'masterpiece' nation and lashed out at 'communists.' Between patriotic fervor and internal fractures, the world watches an America searching for itself.
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Trump-Putin Call: Washington Offers to Help Broker a Ukraine Deal
On July 4, 2026, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone for about 90 minutes. According to the Kremlin, the U.S. president offered to help Moscow reach a deal on Ukraine, while Putin reaffirmed his claim to all of Donbas. Trump also spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky. From Kyiv to Beijing, readings of the call diverge sharply.
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Venezuela Earthquakes: Over 2,600 Dead as Anger Grows at Crisis Response
A week after earthquakes killed more than 2,600 people in Venezuela, hopes of finding survivors fade. Citizens and the opposition decry a failing response while the government blames 'propaganda'.
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Monaco Bombing: Interpol Hunts a Ukrainian Suspect
Interpol has issued a red notice for a Ukrainian woman suspected of a parcel bombing in Monaco targeting a Russia-linked Ukrainian oligarch. On the run across Europe, she has become a flashpoint in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Iran: State Funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran opens a week of national mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during the war. Millions pour into Tehran amid an unresolved succession question and warnings against any U.S. or Israeli strike.
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