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France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.
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France and Germany scrap fighter jet in hit to European defence cooperation
The termination of the plan comes as Washington increases pressure on Europe to become more militarily independent.
‘Milestone’: Macron opens Paris monument honouring Rwanda genocide victims
President Macron, acknowledging France’s ‘responsibility’ in the genocide, calls memorial a reconciliation ‘milestone’.
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Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa?
France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.
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Rebranding Francafrique
France is trying to rebrand itself during a summit with African heads of states in Kenya.
Published On 11 May 2026
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Macron yells at audience for silence during Nairobi University presentation
French President Macron pauses a speaker mid-presentation at Nairobi University to demand silence from the audience.
Published On 11 May 2026
Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa
Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.
French warship moves towards Red Sea as Paris eyes Hormuz mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
Iran war day 50: What’s happening in Tehran, Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon?
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again until US lifts its ports blockade, hours after Trump said he was optimistic of deal.
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From: This is America
Alone at the Strait: Trump, Iran and a Fractured NATO Alliance
Hormuz war strains US ties as Trump demands allied warships; Europe resists, prefers diplomacy over NATO role.
Published On 20 Mar 2026
