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French cinemas project optimism for 2026 after disappointing year

France, Dec. 31 -- Nearly 157 million tickets were sold in French cinemas this year, according to figures released on Wednesday by the National Centre for Cinema and Moving Images (CNC) - well below t... Read More


Macron to seek fresh momentum in New Year's address amid political deadlock

France, Dec. 31 -- With just 16 months to go until the next presidential election, Emmanuel Macron is in one of the weakest political positions of his two terms. The televised address is a fixed mome... Read More


Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election by landslide

France, Dec. 31 -- Doumbouya, 41, secured just under 87 percent of the vote in the first round, comfortably above the threshold required to avoid a run-off, the General Directorate of Elections said o... Read More


Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election in landslide victory

France, Dec. 31 -- Doumbouya, 41, secured just under 87 percent of the vote in the first round, comfortably above the threshold required to avoid a run-off, the General Directorate of Elections said o... Read More


Eurostar resumes full service after Channel Tunnel power fault

France, Dec. 31 -- Travellers trying to cross between London and mainland Europe in the run-up to the New Year were left scrambling on Tuesday after all Eurostar services linking the UK capital with P... Read More


Eurostar plans full New Year's Eve service after Channel Tunnel disruption

France, Dec. 31 -- Travellers hoping to cross between London and mainland Europe in the run-up to New Year were left scrambling on Tuesday after all Eurostar services linking the UK capital with Paris... Read More


France steps up security ahead of New Year's Eve festivities

France, Dec. 31 -- "On New Year's Eve, many people go out into the streets to celebrate the arrival of the new year. It is therefore essential to ensure the safety of all these people," Nuñez tol... Read More


Paris launches winter emergency plan as homeless man dies from cold

France, Dec. 30 -- Paris townhall has called on the police prefecture to put the plan into place over the weekend, referring tothe "dramatic" situation of the several thousand homeless people in and a... Read More


France delays plastic cup ban by four years as alternatives fall short

France, Dec. 30 -- The ban had been due to take effect on 1 January. But a decree published in the Official Journal on Tuesday said a review carried out this year raised concerns about the "technical ... Read More


UN ambassadors condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

France, Dec. 30 -- Countries at the United Nations raised concerns over whether Israel's recognition of Somaliland could lead to the future relocation of Palestinians from Gaza or the establishment of... Read More