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France's New PM Michel Barnier to Form Government with Broad Party Inclusion
In an interview with French public television TF1, Barnier said on Friday evening that his government can gather people not only from his political family, Les Republicains or The Republicans, but also members of the previous government and even members of left-wing parties.
French President Macron: Telegram Founder’s Arrest Not Politically Motivated
Macron stated in a post on X that Durov's detention was related to a judicial process and emphasized that it was not a political act. "The arrest of the president of Telegram on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation. It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," he wrote.
High Turnout in French Parliamentary Polls, Exit Polls Show Far-Right Leading
With the polls due to close in rural areas at 6 pm and those in urban areas three hours later, at 5 pm local time, nearly 60 percent of the electorate had voted, according to the Ministry of the Interior. That is equivalent to 59.39 percent, against 39.4 percent at the same time in 2022, the BBC reported.
Macron Announces France's Plan to Provide Mirage Warplanes to Ukraine
Macron underlined that the supply of French combat aircraft "is not an escalation" and further added that "these weapons will not be used to bomb civilians." Moreover, he hinted at the potential deployment of military instructors to Ukraine, stating, "There should be no restrictions on discussing this matter."
Iran is accused by Paris of holding French nationals as "state hostages"
The French Foreign Ministry has demanded the unconditional release of two French tourists who were detained in Iran two years ago for spying and have been in custody ever since.
Ukraine and France Commence Talks on Security Guarantees Agreement
Leading the Ukrainian negotiating group, Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President, facilitated the discussions, as per European Pravda.
Indian Passengers Stranded in France Amid Human Trafficking Suspicions: Plane Grounded at Airport
The grounding of the plane left around 300 Indian passengers, including a 21-month-old child and 11 unaccompanied minors, stranded on their way to Central America.
France Seeks Arrest of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
This groundbreaking move marks the first instance of a nation seeking the arrest of a sitting head of state in another country for crimes against humanity.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Israel
According to an Elysee Palace source, the President plans to express solidarity and discuss a two-state solution, CNN reported. Emmanuel Macron is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Issac Herzog and opposition leader Yair Lapid.
8 French airports forced to evacuate over security reasons
The airports that were affected on Wednesday were the one in Beauvais near Paris, Strasbourg, Nantes, Biarritz, Toulouse, Lille, Lyon-Bron and Nice, reports CNN citing local media.
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