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Jellyfish Swarm Forces French Nuclear Plant to Shut Down
A French nuclear plant has temporarily shut down due to a “massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish” in its filters, its operator said. The swarm clogged up the cooling system and caused four units at the Gravelines nuclear power plant to automatically switch off, energy group EDF said. The site in northern France was shut […]
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September
The Australian government has confirmed it will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that a two-state solution is “humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza.” […]
Southern Europe Battles Worst Wildfires in Decades
A devastating wildfire has been raging across southern France, with firefighters warning that the blaze could reignite as the region faces a scorching heatwave. The fire, which has ravaged a vast area of France’s southern Aude region, larger than the size of the nation’s capital, has killed one person and injured several others. According to […]
US Secretary of State Discusses Gaza With Counterparts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged in diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, discussing the humanitarian situation and ceasefire efforts with his UK and French counterparts. According to a readout from State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot […]
US and Israel Condemn France’s Move to Recognize Palestinian State
The United States and Israel have strongly condemned France’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizing the move as “reckless” and saying it “only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace”. Rubio’s comments came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would officially recognize a Palestinian state […]
French Cities Impose Curfews on Children Amid Rising Drug Violence
A number of French cities have imposed night-time curfews on young people following a surge in violence linked to drug trafficking. The latest city to bring in measures is Nîmes, where authorities have decided to impose a curfew on minors under the age of 16 between 21:00 and 06:00. According to Mayor Jean-Paul Fournier, the […]
EURO 2025: Ten-Woman Germany Stun France in Penalty Shootout to Reach Semi-Finals
Germany defied the odds and produced a remarkable performance to beat France in a dramatic penalty shootout, securing a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 despite playing with 10 players for over 100 minutes. The eight-time European champions were forced to dig deep after Kathrin Hendrich was sent off in […]
France, UK, and Germany to Reinstate UN Sanctions on Iran
France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have agreed to restore harsh United Nations(UN) sanctions on Iran by the end of August if no concrete progress is made on a nuclear deal. According to Western diplomats and officials, the economic penalties on Iran that were lifted under a 2015 agreement in return for allowing restrictions and […]
New Caledonia and France Reach Historic Agreement on Statehood
France has unveiled a landmark agreement with New Caledonia, a South Pacific overseas territory, where the archipelago will be declared a new state while remaining within the French fold. The 13-page accord, reached after negotiations in Paris between the French government and groups on both sides of the territory’s independence debate, proposes the creation of […]
Euro 2025: Defending Champions England Fall to France in Group D Opener
England’s title defence at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 began on a sour note as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to France in their opening Group D clash in Zurich. Widely billed as the toughest fixture in the group, the match offered an early litmus test for Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses — and they came up […]