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On Monday (6 May) France will present a new pesticide reduction plan, expected to align to the EU standard the way the country measures their impact and risk, while NGOs protest against “a European race to the bottom”. Following the announcement of a “pause” by the Prime Minister on 1 February in response to farmers’ anger, the French government…

The French foreign minister said on Wednesday diplomats were still working to secure a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages held in Gaza.The mediation efforts were intensifying following a renewed push led by Egypt to revive the stalled negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist…

CONAKRY- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a EUR 1.5 million contribution from France for the provision of food and nutrition support to women, children, and farmers in Beyla and Lola prefectures of the Forest Guinea region. WFP will provide supplementary feeding and nutrition services to 14,000 children under two, and…

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By John Irish France pushes efforts in Lebanon to prevent war between Hezbollah and Israel {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} NAQOURA, Lebanon -France's foreign minister said on Sunday there had been progress in discussions with senior officials in Lebanon aimed at easing tensions…

MAIDER AROSTEGUY: Biarritz mayor predicts police shortage this summer Photo credit: Maider Arosteguy Local authorities in France fear that too many of their police officers will be seconded to Paris for the Olympic Games. Jean-Paul Fournier, mayor of Nimes, said…

Paris (AFP) – France and Germany on Friday firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank equipped with artificial intelligence and laser technology, billed as a game changer in modern warfare. Issued on: 26/04/2024 - 16:50Modified: 26/04/2024 - 16:48 2 min…

The Rêves de Gosse 2024 tour will set off from Strasbourg on May 10, 2024 and finish in Perpignan on May 18. An aerial tour de France, and all for a good cause: children! In partnership with Dassault Aviation, the Rêves de Gosse Tour de France will set off from Strasbourg before heading for Saarlouis (Germany), Le Touquet,…

Paris (AFP) – French supermarket group Casino said Wednesday it would axe between 1,300 and 3,200 jobs as part of a reorganisation following its recent takeover led by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Issued on: 24/04/2024 - 16:11 1 min The…

7 August 2020Updated 36 minutes agoImage source, Getty ImagesThe UK government says sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda will deter people from crossing the English Channel in small boats.The Rwanda bill, a key priority for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has been approved by the UK parliament after months of legal and political wrangling. How many…