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Albanese Faces Diplomatic Firestorm Over Trump Return

Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts his toughest diplomatic challenge yet as Donald Trump's potential return to the White House threatens to derail AUKUS and climate commitments. Expert analysis reveals the high-stakes balancing act facing Canberra.

Lyon's €1 Gourmet Meals for Students

The French city of Lyon is offering three-course gourmet meals for just €1.20 (£1) to students through its 'Repas à 1€' scheme, fighting food poverty while celebrating culinary excellence.

France horrified by child murder confession

A horrific case has shocked France as a 32-year-old Algerian woman admits to the brutal rape, torture and murder of a 12-year-old girl, whose body was found dumped in a car trunk following a dispute with the child's mother.

France to try woman in child torture murder case

A French court will proceed with the trial of a woman alleged to have subjected a 12-year-old girl to prolonged torture before her death, in a case that has horrified the nation.

France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

Trump's Gaza Gambit: Altruism or Political Calculus?

Donald Trump's sudden intervention to halt Gaza suffering reveals complex political motivations behind what appears to be humanitarian action. Analysis suggests strategic positioning rather than pure altruism drives this unexpected Middle East move.

Zidane Set for France Manager Role After Deschamps Exit

French football legend Zinedine Zidane is reportedly preparing to take over as France manager after Didier Deschamps' expected departure following Euro 2024, in what would mark his dramatic return to management.

British expats transform tiny French village

How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.

Trump Condemns Gaza Deal as 'Total Disaster'

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on the newly announced Gaza ceasefire agreement, branding it a 'total disaster' and claiming it rewards Hamas terrorists while undermining Israel's security.

Geraint Thomas: Tour de France fire still burns

Cycling legend Geraint Thomas opens up about his 2025 Tour de France preparations, reflects on his complex relationship with Bradley Wiggins, and shares his thoughts on Mark Cavendish's record-breaking career in this revealing interview.

French PM Lecornu Resigns in Government Shakeup

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned after just over a year in office, triggering a significant political reshuffle in President Macron's government.

Trump's Second Term Agenda: Immigration Crackdown Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's controversial second-term blueprint targeting mass deportations, corporate tax reductions, and challenging constitutional norms as he prepares for potential return to White House.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

UK, France & Canada Recognise Palestinian State

In a major geopolitical realignment, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have jointly announced full diplomatic recognition of the State of Palestine, marking a decisive break from previous Western policy and igniting both celebration and controversy.

First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal

The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.

UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit

The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.

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