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France Drafts UN Resolution to Reopen Hormuz — Sep 22, 2026France is drafting a U.N. resolution with the U.S. for an international mission to restore Hormuz shipping, through which roughly 20% of world oil transits.

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Chris Dalton France and the US teaming up on this resolution could work if enough other nations actually commit ships to the effort.

Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for UNESCO address on AI and peace — Sep 24, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France is intended to draw attention to peace amid global conflicts and to questions of human dignity raised by artificial intelligence, with a major address at UNESCO. The trip also highlights hopes for renewed Christian interest in a deeply secular country, alongside debates over issues including euthanasia.

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Sam Okafor Linking peace efforts with warnings on euthanasia shows the Pope tackling dignity consistently.

French Rafales Launch 40-Day, 40,000-Kilometre Global Mission — Sep 11, 2026France launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter-jet mission involving four Rafales and support aircraft to project military power and bolster interoperability with partners including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. The voyage spans Arctic, tropics, and Middle East routes with nine stopovers to demonstrate France's ability to deploy and sustain air power abroad alongside international allies.

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Dana Whitfield The focus on working with India and Japan through these flights should help build real trust for future joint operations in the region.

French Probe Scrutinizes Al-Khelaifi Over Ligue 1 Rights — Sep 19, 2026Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and chairman of beIN Media Group, is under a new preliminary investigation in France for allegedly illegal conflicts of interest related to the 2024 Ligue 1 broadcasting rights as he held multiple roles at PSG, beIN, and the LFP. Anticor filed the complaint, PSG and beIN deny wrongdoing, and the probe also touches on the broader 2024-2029 rights deal and potential World Cup broadcasting arrangements, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of his intertwined sports and media leadership.

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Marcus Bell Denials from PSG and beIN do not automatically clear the appearance of improper influence over league broadcasting.

France Bans Pro-Palestinian Rallies After Hamas’ Attack – Warns Violators Could Be DeportedReporting — Oct 12, 2023France is trying to put an end to pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the wake of Hamas’ brutal attack in Israel. On Thursday, the BBC reported France’s Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin banned rallies in support of…

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Iran to Send Black Boxes From Downed Ukrainian Airliner to FranceReporting — Jun 22, 2020Iran will send the black boxes from a downed Ukrainian airliner to France for analysis, the countries said on Monday. Iran shot down the Ukraine International Airlines flight on Jan. 8 with a ground-to-air missile…

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Miss France Winner Responds to Outrage Over Her ‘Woke’ HairstyleReporting — Dec 20, 2023Miss France 2024 pageant winner Eva Gilles fired back at critics after being the first woman to win the competition with a short hairstyle. In an interview with The Independent , Gilles, 20, from Nord-Pas-de-Calais in…

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US bars French groups from Europe grants over 2027 election concerns — Sep 10, 2026The United States is excluding French organizations from a DRL grant program intended to fund groups promoting democratic resilience and free speech in Europe, citing fears of MAGA-aligned influence and potential foreign interference ahead of France's presidential election. French officials and media report this move risks straining US-France ties and drew sharp responses from French Foreign Minister Barrot, who warned against foreign interference.

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Tom Gallagher This exclusion looks like unnecessary meddling that will only strain ties with France without solving real election security issues.

NEWT GINGRICH: Europe’s Elites Were Finally Told To Take A Look In The Mirror — Feb 21, 2025In an amazing show of courage, Vice President J.D. Vance offered an intervention for some of our European allies. That is the best way to think of the two historic speeches he made in France and Germany last week. In…

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Netanyahu Calls Out Three World Leaders By Name: ‘Mass Murderers, Rapists, Baby Killers And Kidnappers Thank You’ — May 23, 2025Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the liberal governments of France, the U.K. and Canada on Friday of siding with Hamas by threatening to intervene in the Gaza war. Netanyahu specifically named French…

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Eiffel Tower reopens after staff strike over BAPS visit restrictions — Sep 7, 2026The Eiffel Tower was closed as staff protested after a private BAPS visit led to female employees being moved aside for male colleagues, with unions condemning gender-based sidelining; SETE acknowledged the request to limit interactions with women and apologized, while Paris officials pledged an investigation and reaffirmed gender equality. The incident sparked political and public debate over women’s rights in France, with leaders and the BAPS temple offering apologies and emphasizing that the arrangement did not reflect broader values or intended disruptions.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

NFL plans first international franchise, expands abroad — Aug 18, 2026NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says a permanent NFL team outside the United States is inevitable as the league expands internationally, with the possibility of an international franchise someday hosting a future Super Bowl. This season features nine international games across Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City, with expansion efforts spanning Australia, France and beyond.

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Liverpool in contact with Monaco over Akliouche — Jul 22, 2026Liverpool have made initial enquiries and continued interest in Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche as they seek attacking reinforcements to replace Mohamed Salah, with PSG also pursuing the France international. Monaco reportedly values him at about €50 million, and Liverpool’s approach — alongside PSG’s bid activity and Akliouche’s 31 Ligue 1 appearances last season featuring 6 goals and 6 assists — suggests a potential move could hinge on PSG’s stance and Monaco’s price.

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Germany Overhauls Military as F-35A Enters Production — Aug 19, 2026Europe is recalibrating Ukraine policy: France’s Macron frames Western troop deployment as a carefully weighed option amid mixed NATO reactions, while Kyiv moves to legally recognize non-combat contributors and to reform mobilization within an expected timeframe. Germany advances its military modernization, notably the F-35A, and U.S. lawmakers emphasize Ukraine’s ongoing air-defense needs five years into the war, highlighting sustained international and domestic attention to Kyiv’s defense.

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