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Jean-Marie Le Pen, the long-time leader of France's far-right movement, has passed away at the age of 96, as confirmed by his family to AFP. Mr. Le Pen, who had been residing in a care home for several weeks prior to his death, departed this life around midday, "surrounded by his loved ones," according to a statement released by his family. With a political career that spanned four decades, he significantly reshaped the landscape of French politics. In 2002, Mr. Le Pen, co-founder of the National Front, stunned the nation…

A French prosecutor is calling for a harsh 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who orchestrated the horrifying mass rape of his own wife over nearly a decade. He allegedly drugged her into unconsciousness and then filmed and photographed the assaults. Mr. Pelicot, now 71 years old, has confessed to the charges during a trial that has captivated audiences worldwide. This case goes beyond the courtroom; it serves as a stark reflection on the widespread issue of sexual violence, both in France and around the globe.…

Jean-Noel Barrot, France's Foreign Minister, has issued a grave warning, suggesting that a Russian triumph over Ukraine on the battlefield would unleash "chaos" on a global scale. His remarks came during a pivotal visit to Kyiv, a gesture that highlights France's unwavering support for Ukraine. This visit follows a significant week when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his ambitious "victory plan" aimed at overcoming Russian aggression, alongside urgent calls for enhanced Western support. In a joint…

The newly minted administration of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, long awaited and hard-earned, now faces immediate turmoil as the specter of a no-confidence motion looms large over parliament.

Mogadishu (AX) — In a heart-wrenching incident, a Somali mother and her four-year-old daughter tragically lost their lives after drowning in the Loing River in northern France this past Monday, according to local sources. The heartbreaking event took place in Nemours, a town situated in the Seine-et-Marne region. The young girl had tumbled into the river by accident, and her mother met a tragic fate while trying to rescue her.The authorities were alerted by nearby residents who had been stirred by the mother's frantic cries…

French is still the 5th most spoken language - after English, Chinese, Hindi and Spanish - and the second most taught foreign language in the world. This is the result of the new report on the French language published by the International Organization of La…

The signing of the Évian Accords on March 18, 1962 paved the way for Algerian independence in July of the same year. But the agreements included a clause that allowed France to continue carrying out nuclear tests in the Algerian desert, causing widespread radioactive contamination of the soil and air. Sixty years later, the victims have not been properly compensated and the extent of the damage poorly assessed. Report by Karim Yahiaoui and Jennie Shin of FRANCE 24.

Four Ugandan environmental activists have been obtained on the French National Assembly on Wednesday, March 16. They got here to attraction in opposition to TotalÉnergie's mega oil mission in Uganda. The firm intends to speculate in native firms and create…

The younger environmental activist, together with three different environmental activists, was obtained on the French National Assembly on Wednesday 16 March. They advocated the oil mega-project TotalÉnergies in Uganda and warned parliamentarians concerning the…

On March 18, 1962, the Évian Accords paved the way for Algeria's independence from France after more than seven years of an atrocious war. Sixty years later, the wounds of this bloody conflict are still deep, on both sides of the fracture. FRANCE 24 spoke to…