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France will prohibit the import of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, joining the United Kingdom and Canada in a coordinated trade restriction. The decision, announced by Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, is presented as a diplomatic tool to pressure Israel over settlement expansion and to protect the two‑state solution.
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The Eiffel Tower was shut following a strike by employees who objected to women being taken aside during a Hindu religious delegation’s visit. The tower reopened after the group apologized and authorities launched a probe.
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Left‑wing presidential hopeful Jean‑Luc Mélenchon has proposed erasing the portion of France’s public debt held by the European Central Bank. The plan, unveiled as the 2027 campaign heats up, has sparked sharp criticism from rivals and raised questions about its feasibility.
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The United Nations voted to replace the traditional Mercator projection with a map that more accurately depicts the size of Africa and the Global South. The decision has become France's top domestic story as French authorities prepare to overhaul school atlases.
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Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked the Finance Ministry to cancel or freeze certain public expenditures in order to free up funds for urgent measures aimed at supporting French farmers. The request comes amid mounting pressure on the agricultural sector and a constrained state budget.
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A BFMTV poll shows three‑quarters of the electorate are following the campaign as France heads toward a tightly contested presidential vote. The high engagement comes as candidates clash over debt, budget approval and the country’s economic outlook, while rating agencies keep France’s sovereign rating at A+ despite worsening public finances.
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French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu sent a letter to parliament urging the adoption of the 2027 defence budget, warning that failure to pass it could trigger disorder. The alert highlights the stakes of a timely budget vote for France’s security and political stability.
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Hackers accessed the French tax administration’s online portal, leaking personal, cadastral and succession information for up to 1.2 million people and businesses. The government has warned taxpayers and announced steps, including AI‑driven security testing, to prevent further incidents.
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A blaze in the southwestern Landes department has scorched roughly 1,600 hectares of forest and forced over 600 residents to flee, while firefighters struggle to fully contain the fire. The incident has become France's leading domestic story amid a broader European heatwave.
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A scorching heatwave and deepening drought have placed 13 French departments on orange vigilance, prompting government assistance and a wave of arrests over suspected arson. The extreme weather also threatens crops, strains the power grid ahead of a solar eclipse, and fuels broader European heat concerns.
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A severe heatwave and unprecedented drought are affecting France, with forecasts indicating it could become one of the longest on record. The country's top domestic story has key figures and local context that are crucial for international readers to understand.
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Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that the major wildfires sweeping France are now under control, even as the country grapples with record heat, high fire risk and lingering damage to vineyards. The assessment comes as the blaze threat shifts eastward toward Greece, while French authorities continue extensive firefighting and relief operations.