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Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is worried about the outcome of the run-off election in France. Scholz, who is normally tightlipped when asked about domestic politics in other European countries, has in recent weeks more than once expressed concern that the far-right,...
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Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
PARIS (AP) — A prominent French film director has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating a case involving female actors, the Paris prosecutor's office said Thursday. Benoît Jacquot, who has more than 50 director...
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France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
PARIS (AP) — In the final stretch before France's high-stakes parliamentary elections Sunday, several candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot. The French interior minister said Thursday that 30,000 police...
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Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “footballing legend” and “one of a kind” as the superstars prepare to meet in the European Championship quarterfinals. For many, the major subplot of the Portugal vs. France match in Hamburg on Friday...
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Mbappé warns of 'catastrophic' political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a "catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II. The National Rally gained strong results — around 33% of the vote...
France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
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Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
PARIS (AP) — Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about France’s political future. The far-right National Rally’s strong results in the first round of a rushed election has darkened the ambience...
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Russian-linked cybercampaigns put a bull's-eye on France. Their focus? The Olympics and elections
PARIS (AP) — Photos of blood-red hands on a Holocaust memorial. Caskets at the Eiffel Tower. A fake French military recruitment drive calling for soldiers in Ukraine, and major French news sites improbably registered in an obscure Pacific territory, population 15,000. All are part...
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Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
PARIS (AP) — As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday, including a woman it has pulled from the high-stakes race over a photo of...
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Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
PARIS (AP) — Days ahead of France's crucial parliamentary elections, renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is sticking to his advice that if voters are faced with a duel between Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and a far-left competitor, they should choose the far right. ...
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