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WorldSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsPope Leo is traveling to France to restore trust following reports of sex abuse, which is significant for both the Catholic Church and its standing in the country.trinidadtimes.com · Trinidad and Tobago
PoliticsSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsPope Leo is traveling to France with the aim of rebuilding trust following sex abuse reports. This visit is an effort to address institutional issues and restore public confidence.arabherald.com · Syria
PoliticsSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsPope Leo is traveling to France with the aim of restoring public trust following reports of sex abuse. This event is significant for the Catholic Church's relationship with its community in France.hawaiitelegraph.com · United States
PoliticsSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsrussiaherald.com · Russia
PoliticsSep 24French Minister Warns Le Pen Victory Could Disrupt France Internationalist Role – Sri Lanka GuardianA French Minister has warned that a victory by Marine Le Pen could negatively impact France's internationalist role. This highlights concerns about potential shifts in France's foreign policy depending on future election outcomes.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
WorldSep 23After Céline Dion, Pope Leo drives tourism across FranceFrom Paris to Metz, the Pope's visit to France from September 25 to 28 is expected to attract one million visitors and increase hotel bookings. However, pilgrims tend to spend less than fans of the Canadian superstar.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 23Surging prices, voters’ anger: How France’s fuel crisis could shape the presidential campaignEuroNews [en]
WorldSep 23Why is France's Gen Z turning to Catholicism?As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed. More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so far in 2026. How can this renewed interest in the Catholic faith be explained? Florence Gaillard reports for France in Focus.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 23How US players are reshaping France and the continentIn this edition we welcome CNN's correspondent in France, Melissa Bell. Melissa is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe. She tells us about the ways in which American interference is being felt in Europe and France and what we should expect during the 2027 French presidential election campaign.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 23The Constitutional Court endorses the treaty of friendship between Spain and FranceLa sentencia que confirma el acuerdo firmado por Macron y Sánchez en 2023 llega días antes de la visita del presidente francésEl País
WorldSep 23Football: Full squad train under Zidane as tactical changes expected for FranceAfter an initial training session with just 12 players, Zinédine Zidane had a full squad at his disposal on Tuesday. The manager could revert to a 4-3-3 formation, with Kylian Mbappé on the left and Ousmane Dembélé as striker.France 24 [en]
Sci & TechSep 23France unveils €80m drive to boost AI skills in the workplaceFrance’s Labour Ministry has announced an €80 million plan to help workers, jobseekers and businesses adapt to the growing use of artificial intelligence, as the government seeks to narrow the gap with other European economies.RFI [en]
BusinessSep 23France flash composite PMI rises to 25-month high as business activity reboundsFrance's flash composite PMI has reached a 25-month high, indicating a rebound in business activity. This suggests an improvement in the country's economic conditions.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 23Why France demanded the lifting of Brussels' sanctions against a Russian oligarchDÉCRYPTAGE - La France a semé la consternation parmi ses homologues de l’Union européenne en s’associant avec la Slovaquie pour exiger le retrait d’un oligarque russe de la liste des sanctions. Un procédé «honteux» et «injustifiable» pour l’Ukraine.Le Figaro International
CyberSep 23In France, prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glassesParis prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the street without their consent using smart glasses. Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant. Meta’s smart spectacles, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, have become a commercial success. Meta sold 7 million pairs in 2025. Other companies, including...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 23Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGAFrance's Macron says suffering in Gaza should 'shame all of us' as Canada's Carney pledges $71m for two-state efforts.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 22Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine supportFrench President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing" will not back down in its support of Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitarySep 22France’s Modular Rampart Point Defense Launcher Has Gone To SeaThe launcher that can fire laser-guided rockets, small missiles, and more has emerged on a Mistral class amphibious assault ship. The post France’s Modular Rampart Point Defense Launcher Has Gone To Sea appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
WorldSep 22Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Zidane debutFrance captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team’s upcoming Nations League fixtures. The post Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Zidane debut appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 22France extends fuel subsidies to shield consumers from skyrocketing energy prices“We hear the concerns of the French people,” Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Tuesday.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 22France opposes foreign aid cuts in EU budgetFrench Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad pointed to the “detrimental consequences” of USAID cuts in an interview at the Brussels Playbook live event.Politico Europe
BusinessSep 22Uganda : France Expands Support for Uganda Green EntrepreneursFrance is increasing its support for green entrepreneurs in Uganda.allafrica.com · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 22EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's requestFrance succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 22Ballon d'Or is not an obsession, France's star striker Mbappé tells RFIFrance skipper Kylian Mbappé targeted winning the Ballon d'Or as one of the objectives rather than an imperative of his sporting career during a wide-ranging interview with RFI.RFI [en]