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Amid political uncertainty, French households are saving at near-record levels

France, Oct. 17 -- French households are saving at near-record levels, putting aside nearly 19 percent of their income since the start of the year. While the country has historically had a high saving... Read More


Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president

France, Oct. 17 -- Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, three days after the army seized power following mass protests that forced former leader Andry Rajoe... Read More


KISS guitar legend Ace Frehley dies aged 74

France, Oct. 17 -- Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons led the tributes on Friday for fellow KISS founding member Ace Frehley who died on Thursday at the age of 74. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by... Read More


France charges four over plot against Russia dissident

France, Oct. 17 -- France has charged four people over a suspected plot against a Russian dissident, prosecutors said Friday, after a refugee who helped reveal abuses in Russian prisons said he was ta... Read More


French court rejects Le Pen's challenge to electoral rules

France, Oct. 16 -- France's highest administrative court has rejected an appeal by far-right leader Marine Le Pen, dealing a major setback to her efforts to remain eligible for the 2027 presidential r... Read More


France should overhaul costly 1968 Algerian migration deal, say Macron allies

France, Oct. 16 -- A 1968 migration agreement that allows Algerians to easily obtain French residency should be completely rethought, according to a report by MPs from President Emmanuel Macron's part... Read More


'Shock still raw', French teachers fearful, five years after Samuel Paty killing

France, Oct. 16 -- Five years after the death of French history and geography teacher Samuel Paty, beheaded by a Chechen Islamist, "the shock is still raw", according to Paty's sister. The sentiments ... Read More


Lives of 'exhausted' French couple held by Iran at risk, say families

France, Oct. 16 -- A French couple held by Iran for over three years who were this week handed lengthy jail sentences on charges of espionage are increasingly exhausted and their lives are at risk, th... Read More


French PM Lecornu survives no confidence votes after pension U-turn

France, Oct. 16 -- France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no confidence votes in the National Assembly on Thursday after winning last-minute backing from Socialist MPs over his decisio... Read More


Record surge in CO2 puts world on track for more long-term warming

France, Oct. 16 -- Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere jumped by a record amount in 2024, reaching the highest concentration ever measured and locking the planet into more long-term warming, the U... Read More