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February 16, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

French Govt Blames Hard Left for Far-Right Activist's Death

The death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque has sparked a political firestorm, with the French government blaming the hard left, a claim denied by France Unbowed.

#France #political tension #far-right

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Paris Police Neutralize Knife Attack Amid Terrorism Concerns

France 24

February 14, 2026

Paris Police Neutralize Knife Attack Amid Terrorism Concerns

Paris police shot dead a knife-wielding assailant near the Arc de Triomphe, prompting a terrorism investigation. France lauds swift police response.

#Paris #France #terrorism

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Germany and France Discuss Joint European Nuclear Deterrent

The New York Times

February 14, 2026

Germany and France Discuss Joint European Nuclear Deterrent

Germany initiates talks with France about a European nuclear deterrent to strengthen EU security strategy.

#European security #nuclear deterrent #Germany

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Macron's Loyalist Appointments Spark Institutional Control Debate

France 24

February 13, 2026

Macron's Loyalist Appointments Spark Institutional Control Debate

Macron's choice of loyalists for top roles stirs debate over influence and legacy in French institutions.

#Macron #France #politics

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France Seeks Global Help in Case Against Accused Child Predator

The Guardian

February 11, 2026

France Seeks Global Help in Case Against Accused Child Predator

French authorities make an international appeal in the far-reaching case of Jacques Leveugle, accused of abusing 89 children across the globe.

#France #International Law #Child Protection

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Macron Supports ArcelorMittal's €1.3 Billion Green Transition

France 24

February 11, 2026

Macron Supports ArcelorMittal's €1.3 Billion Green Transition

ArcelorMittal advances low-carbon steel production in France with state-funded support amid global climate focus.

#France #ArcelorMittal #climate change

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French Politician Resigns Amid Epstein Scandal and Tax Probe

The Guardian

February 09, 2026

French Politician Resigns Amid Epstein Scandal and Tax Probe

Jack Lang steps down from Arab World Institute after Epstein links surface and tax investigation begins.

#France #Jack Lang #Jeffrey Epstein

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French Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Poisoning 12 Patients

The New York Times

December 20, 2025

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 Warns Farmers Against Christmas Blockades Over Cattle Cull

France 24

December 19, 2025

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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French Court Sentences IS Repatriate to 10 Years in Terror Case

France 24

December 19, 2025

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

France 24

December 17, 2025

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 Seeks EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Delay Amid Agricultural Crisis

France 24

December 15, 2025

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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French Govt Blames Hard Left for Far-Right Activist's Death

Paris Police Neutralize Knife Attack Amid Terrorism Concerns

Germany and France Discuss Joint European Nuclear Deterrent

Macron's Loyalist Appointments Spark Institutional Control Debate

France Seeks Global Help in Case Against Accused Child Predator

Macron Supports ArcelorMittal's €1.3 Billion Green Transition

French Politician Resigns Amid Epstein Scandal and Tax Probe

French Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Poisoning 12 Patients

France Warns Farmers Against Christmas Blockades Over Cattle Cull

French Court Sentences IS Repatriate to 10 Years in Terror Case

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

France Seeks EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Delay Amid Agricultural Crisis