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The New York Times

December 20, 2025 • 3 weeks ago

French Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Poisoning 12 Patients

Anesthesiologist Frédéric Péchier convicted of poisoning 30 patients in landmark case that shakes French healthcare system and raises questions about medical oversight.

#France #healthcare #medical crime

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France 24

December 19, 2025 • 3 weeks ago

France Warns Farmers Against Christmas Blockades Over Cattle Cull

French government urges farmers to avoid holiday disruptions after mass protests over mandatory cattle culling due to lumpy skin disease outbreak threaten agricultural stability.

#France #agriculture #protests

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France 24

December 19, 2025 • 4 weeks ago

French Court Sentences IS Repatriate to 10 Years in Terror Case

Carole Sun becomes second French woman repatriated from Syrian IS camps to receive lengthy prison sentence for terrorist conspiracy in landmark case.

#France #Islamic State #terrorism

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France 24

December 17, 2025 • 4 weeks ago

Russian Network Storm-1516 Exploits French Farm Crisis with AI Fakes

Russian-linked disinformation network Storm-1516 spreads AI-generated content to amplify farmer protests during France's lumpy skin disease outbreak.

#disinformation #Russia #France

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France 24

December 15, 2025 • 1 month ago

France Seeks EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Delay Amid Agricultural Crisis

French PM calls for postponing EU-Mercosur trade agreement vote as lumpy skin disease outbreak threatens domestic agriculture, highlighting broader tensions over the controversial deal.

#EU-Mercosur #trade-agreement #France

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France 24

December 14, 2025 • 1 month ago

French Farmers Revolt Against Cattle Culling Amid Disease Crisis

French agricultural unions clash with authorities over mass culling of cattle infected with lumpy skin disease, demanding vaccination over slaughter.

#France #agriculture #European Union

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France 24

December 12, 2025 • 1 month ago

French Gaming Success Amid US-EU Tensions: Geopolitical Implications

As US strategy documents reveal attempts to split EU nations, France's gaming industry triumph with 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' highlights cultural soft power dynamics in changing geopolitical landscape.

#France #European Union #soft power

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The Guardian

December 10, 2025 • 1 month ago

Louvre Heist Exposes Major Security Flaws in France's Cultural Crown

Investigation reveals thieves escaped with crown jewels due to broken CCTV and poor coordination. Security lapses raise questions about France's ability to protect national treasures.

#France #cultural-security #European-heritage

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BBC

December 10, 2025 • 1 month ago

Louvre Museum Faces Infrastructure Crisis After Water Damage

Water leak damages hundreds of books in Louvre's Egyptian department, raising concerns about France's cultural heritage protection amid recent security failures.

#France #cultural-diplomacy #heritage-protection

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France 24

November 27, 2025 • 1 month ago

France Launches Military Service Program to Prepare for Future Wars

President Macron unveils 10-month voluntary military service for young adults as France strengthens defense capabilities amid rising European security concerns.

#France #military-service #European-defense

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Al Jazeera

November 26, 2025 • 1 month ago

Louvre Heist Widens: Four More Arrests in Audacious Art Crime

French authorities arrest four additional suspects linked to the shocking seven-minute Louvre heist. The stolen artworks remain missing despite expanding investigation.

#France #cultural-security #international-crime

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France 24

November 26, 2025 • 1 month ago

Louvre Heist: Four More Arrests in €88M Jewel Theft Case

Paris prosecutors announce four additional arrests in the October Louvre Museum heist that saw criminals steal €88 million worth of jewels, with stolen items still missing.

#France #organized-crime #cultural-security

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