TotalEnergies up controversy in France with capped gasoline prices
French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support
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france24.com
16.09.2026
France stalls EU Russia sanctions renewal over oligarch de-listing
European Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree
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france24.com
15.09.2026
China projecting image of 'stabilising force in world politics', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London, says that China "is trying to promote an alternative international security order and pr
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france24.com
15.09.2026
'One in, one out' scheme costs £56,000 per person returned to France, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood says the policy has been "difficult" to scale up and the numbers involved are still "relatively small".
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bbc.co.uk
15.09.2026
'Canada can offer a more reliable route for energy exports to the EU', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry, Principal Lecturer in Project Management and Finance and Director of Executive Education at Westminster Business School, says that "Carney
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france24.com
15.09.2026
UK paying £56,000 for each person returned to France under ‘one in one out’ scheme
Home secretary defends cost, saying it is about the same or cheaper than putting someone up in a hotel for a yearThe government’s “one in, one out” deal is costing about £56,000 for every person sent
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theguardian.com
15.09.2026
The Adam and Eve House in Nice, France
Located at 8 rue Poissonnerie, this ancient house is famous for its impressive façade dating back to 1584. This makes it one of the last remaining examples of such a painted house from that period lef
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atlasobscura.com
15.09.2026
EU demands answers as France pushes for billionaire’s Russia sanctions release
Paris has joined Slovakia in calling for Alisher Usmanov to be removed from the bloc's blacklist.
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politico.eu
15.09.2026
Amid France’s political 'fragmentation', 'a case needs to be made for participatory democracy’
Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s
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15.09.2026
Amid France’s political 'fragmentation', 'a case needs to be made for participatory democracy’
Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s
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france24.com
15.09.2026
Opinion | France Supports a Two-State Solution
Without democracy for the Palestinians, we won’t have peace in the Middle East.
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wsj.com
14.09.2026
Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacks
A video claiming to show Houthi rebels ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries has racked up major views on X. But the FRANCE 24 Observers found it is actually footage of 2024 Houthi military drills. The c
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14.09.2026
'Axis of Iranian centrality' remains "one of more destabilising forces in the region", expert says
Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war. Speaking with FRANCE 24's
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france24.com
14.09.2026
France in ‘astonishing’ push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch
Paris replicates Viktor Orbán’s tactics in bid to free French nationals from Azerbaijan
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ft.com
14.09.2026
Poll puts France's Le Pen in lead as presidential campaign kicks off
France's far-right veteran candidate Marine Le Pen looks set to lead in the first round of elections next year, as the country's increasingly disillusioned voters seek real change, a poll of more than
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france24.com
14.09.2026
The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.
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14.09.2026
Keziah Jones goes symphonic
This week arts24 talks to Nigerian Blues Funk Artist Keziah Jones ahead of his Symphonic premier at la Scène Musicale on September 29 as part of Jazz & Musique du Monde season. He tells FRANCE 24's Ma
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14.09.2026
'What makes China work despite the pain in society?' asks analyst Dan Wang
In this edition of Perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval speaks to Dan Wang, a China expert whose book ‘Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future’ is a New York Times bestseller. It takes a clo
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france24.com
14.09.2026
France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.
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nytimes.com
14.09.2026
Finland joins France’s nuclear deterrence push
"The initiative is first and foremost about strengthening European security," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
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politico.eu
14.09.2026