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UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the strike late on Saturday and all the aircraft returned safely, the MoD added.
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Macron threatens tariffs on Chinese goods
He also stated that he still believes a negotiated solution is possible to address the trade deficit between the world’s second-largest economy and the European Union (EU).
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Mars shows first signs of electrical storms, scientists say
The rover’s SuperCam instrument detected short electrical bursts, which scientists have nicknamed “mini lightning,” through both sound and electromagnetic measurements. A team of French scientists analysed 28 hours of audio data collected over two Martian years, equivalent to 1,374 days on Earth, and linked these discharges to the movement of dust across the surface.
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Former French president Sarkozy to be freed from prison after three weeks
On October 21, 2025, the former centre-right president, 70, was sentenced to five years for conspiring to fund his 2007 election campaign with money from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
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France intensifies hunt for Louvre raiders
As the museum remained closed for a second day on Monday, October 20, 2025, officials said 60 investigators were working on the theory that an organised crime group was behind the raid in which nine pieces of jewellery were taken.
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Macron’s gamble: Lecornu reinstated in bid to restore stability
Lecornu’s reinstatement shocked even his allies. Only two days earlier, he told French television that his “mission is over” and that he was not seeking a return. Despite that, the Élysée confirmed that Macron had formally asked him to form a new government, giving him “full authority” to act.
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns weeks after taking office
Lecornu is the fifth French Premier to quit his post in the past two years.
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South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nkosinathi Mthethwa found dead
In a statement, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the circumstances surrounding his untimely death are under investigation by the French authorities.
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French ex-president Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison over conspiracy
The Paris criminal court acquitted him of all other charges, including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing.
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Kenya to host Africa-France innovation summit in 2026
The Nairobi-hosted summit, co-organized by Kenya and France, will bring together African and French heads of state and government. Its focus will be on fostering innovation, promoting economic growth, and building partnerships that offer mutual benefit.
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Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
Scuffles were reported in the cities of Lyon and Nantes, and in Paris small-scale clashes broke out between police and protesters.
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Air traffic controller's nap strands tourists to Corsica mid-air
Reports say after the worker dozed off on Monday, the Air Corsica flight from Paris Orly airport to Ajaccio was forced to fly around in circles above the Mediterranean Sea for "18 minutes"