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Leftist Coalition Wins Most Seats but No Party Wins Majority in French Election; Turmoil Projected
It is now expected to take weeks of political jockeying and deal making to determine who will be the new prime minister and lead the National Assembly.
French Voters Put Populist National Rally Party in Strong Lead in First-Round Legislative Elections
According to French polling agencies, Macron’s grouping of centrist parties could finish a distant third. The second and final round of voting takes place next Sunday.
Three Arrested in France for Alleged Religiously Motivated Rape of 12-Year-Old Jewish Girl
French prosecutors announced on Tuesday that three minors were arrested the previous day under the suspicion of raping…
Russian-Ukrainian Arrested on Alleged Sabotage Related Charges in France
French law enforcement officials announced on Wednesday that they arrested a 26-year-old man who has dual Russian and…
Biden Traveling to France for 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Biden is expected to attend events in France this week to honor the battle, and will deliver a speech on democracy and freedom. He will appear alongside other world leaders, including the United Kingdom's King Charles III. He will also meet U.S. World War II veterans.
Armed Migrant Shot by French Police After Allegedly Setting Fire to Rouen Synagogue
Police in northern France shot an armed 24-year-old Algerian migrant shortly after he allegedly committed an arson attack…
France Would Consider Sending Troops to Ukraine if Russia Breaks Through Front Lines, Macron Says
"I'm not ruling anything out, because we are facing someone who is not ruling anything out," Macron said.
French Foreign Minister in Lebanon to Ease Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah
After the partition of the Ottoman Empire Lebanon became a French mandate.
Jewish Woman in France Allegedly Kidnapped and Raped to ‘Avenge Palestine’
Gennevilliers is known to have a large immigrant population.
Macron Says Olympic Ceremonies Could Be Changed Due to Terrorism Fears
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed in a television interview that the opening ceremonies for this summer’s…