French energy company, Total is facing war crimes allegations over a massacre near its multi-billion-dollar international gas project in northern Mozambique in 2021, an allegation it denies.
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FRANCE: Louvre Director Offers Resignation While Indicting Macron And Culture Minister
The director of the Louvre has admitted a daylight raid, in which jewels worth an estimated £76m were stolen, was a “terrible failure” and has offered to resign.
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DEFAMATION: Brigitte Macron To Present Scientific/Photographic Proof Of Gender
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, will present photographic and scientific evidence to a US court to prove the French first lady is, in fact, a woman according to their lawyer.
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FRANCE: Prosecutors Investigates Kick Following Live Streamer’s Death
An investigation has been launched by authorities in Paris following the live stream death on Australian streaming platform Kick.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Canal+ Acquires MultiChoice In Landmark $3b Deal
French media giant Canal+ Group has completed a $3 billion deal to acquire the remaining 55% of MultiChoice Group, securing full ownership of the continent’s largest pay-tv operator and its popular platforms, DStv and GOtv.
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OUTLANDISH: President Macron, Wife Sues YouTuber For Defamation
French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, are suing the right-wing YouTuber Candace Owens for defamation.
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FRANCE: Prisoner Escapes In Laundry Bag Of Released Cellmate
An inmate in France briefly found freedom last week after staging an ‘extremely rare’ prison escape with the help of a cellmate who just regained his freedom.
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FRANCE: Louvre Museum Shut As Overwhelmed Staff Down Tools
The Louvre, thought to be the world’s most-visited museum, appears to be the victim of the wave of protests in Europe as its staff went on strike in frustration with what they called unmanageable crowds at an institution crumbling from within.
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ALGERIA: 12 French Diplomats Given 48-hour Notice To Leave
Algeria has instructed 12 French officials to leave the country within 48 hours, as stated by the French foreign minister. This action is reportedly related to the arrest of three Algerian nationals in France.
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EGYPT: Macron Says France To Potentially Recognise Palestinian State In June
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France plans to recognise Palestine as a state in June this year.
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