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Paris Games: Welcome to the weird world of men’s soccer at the Olympics
Kylian Mbappé wanted to be there. France coach Thierry Henry wanted it too. In the end, not even French president Emmanuel Macron could pull enough strings to free up his country's finest soccer player to compete in the Paris Games. Welcome to the weird of world of...
Macron warns voters against the far right and hard left ahead of crucial parliamentary elections
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is warning voters against choosing the far right or the hard left, asserting that their divisive policies increase the risk of political “conflict and civil war," ahead of Sunday's first round of crucial parliamentary elections. ...
New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader's release from custody in mainland France
NICE, France (AP) — Members of a pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia demanded on Monday the "release and immediate return” of the Indigenous Kanak leader who was flown to mainland France for pretrial detention after recent deadly unrest. ...
French far-right leader Bardella seeks to reassure voters, EU partners on economic, foreign policies
PARIS (AP) — Far-right leader Jordan Bardella sought to reassure French voters, European partners and international observers on Monday that his potential government would lead “realistic” economic policies and “not weaken” France’s voice abroad, if his party wins the upcoming...
Costly election pledges in France stoke fears of splurges that risk pushing country deeper into debt
PARIS (AP) — The promises are appealing -– and expensive. Vying to oust the centrist government of President Emmanuel Macron in an upcoming two-round parliamentary election June 30 and July 7, French political parties of both the far right and far left are vowing to cut gasoline...
New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to mainland France for pretrial detention
NICE, France (AP) — A pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia was transferred to a jail in mainland France to await trial on charges relating to two weeks of unrest in May that left nine people dead, the public prosecutor in the territory said Sunday. ...
As France reels from alleged rape of a Jewish girl, antisemitism comes to fore in election campaign
PARIS (AP) — The alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suspected antisemitic attack has sent shockwaves throughout France and thrust concerns about antisemitism to the forefront of campaigning for the country’s legislative elections. The anti-immigration National Rally...
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
June 13–19, 2024 Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha in Istanbul, Turkey, French President Emmanuel Macron paid homage to World War II resistance fighters, and a group of Kurdish migrants failed in their attempt to reach the United Kingdom. This gallery highlights some of...
Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron joined several African leaders on Thursday to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa, after the coronavirus pandemic exposed gaping inequalities in access to them. The launch of the African...
French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron's shadow in the upcoming early election
LE PECQ, France (AP) — Thrust into an early election sprung by his boss, France’s prime minister hopes to emerge from the campaign not only still holding the job that President Emmanuel Macron gave him less than six months ago but also as more of his own person. The 35-year-old...
