France — news through its media
Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
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Pride marches in Budapest and Istanbul: Europe divided over LGBT rights
Thousands marched at Budapest Pride despite pressure, after a setback for Orban; in Istanbul police dispersed the march. LGBT rights crystallize a values rift across Europe.
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Pakistan says it killed 29 militants on the Afghan border
Pakistan says it killed 29 militants in security operations on the Afghan border, reviving regional tensions.
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Skydiving plane crash in France kills 11
A plane carrying skydivers crashed in northeastern France, killing 11 and reviving questions over skydiving flight safety.
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Iranian drones over Bahrain: Egypt and Gulf monarchies condemn the attacks
Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a naval base with drones as a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Egypt and Gulf states condemn the attacks and the US-Iran truce wavers.
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Venezuela earthquake: the toll rises above 1,400 dead and 55,000 homeless
The toll from Venezuela's double earthquake has passed 1,400 dead and over 55,000 homeless as search efforts intensify. Caracas has declared a state of emergency and called for international aid.
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Ukraine strikes a Russian weapons plant in Volgograd with Flamingo missiles
Kyiv struck a weapons plant and a fuel depot in Volgograd with Flamingo cruise missiles, demonstrating its deep-strike capability. Moscow retaliated with drone attacks.
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The United States strikes Iran after a cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz
Washington carried out fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran vows to respond, shaking the ceasefire and threatening the strategic oil route.
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Volkswagen weighs cutting up to 100,000 jobs and closing four German plants
Volkswagen is reportedly weighing up to 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four German plants, a shock for Europe's auto industry and the eurozone's largest economy.
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France
Ouagadougou announces it is cutting diplomatic ties with Paris amid Sahel tensions and a rapprochement with Moscow, accelerating the retreat of French influence in West Africa.
Israel, Lebanon and the United States sign a framework agreement in Washington
In Washington, Israel, Lebanon and the United States signed a framework agreement providing for a partial Israeli troop withdrawal, a first step toward peace welcomed and scrutinized worldwide.
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Record heatwave grips Europe: extreme heat overwhelms hospitals and triggers alerts
An exceptional heatwave sweeps Europe: temperature records fall, hospitals come under strain and health alerts multiply, reigniting the climate debate.
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