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Jean-Marie Le Pen and rise of far right in France

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96

PARIS (AP) — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation, has died. He was 96.

Newsday · 4h

Jean-Marie Le Pen and the rise of the far right in France: a look at key dates

French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, center, flanked by his daughter Marine Le Pen, and Bruno Gollnisch, arrives for a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Joan of Arc, within the party's traditional May Day march Saturday May 1, 2010, in Paris. Credit: AP/Jacques Brinon

CNN · 16h

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s far-right National Front party, dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right party, the National Front, has died at the age of 96, according to French network BFMTV.

France, Deschamps

Reuters · 4h

France manager Didier Deschamps who will leave role in 2026

Factbox on Didier Deschamps, who the French soccer federation said on Tuesday would leave his role as France manager after his contract ends in 2026.

The Washington Post · 3h

Deschamps to leave as France coach after 2026 World Cup, reports say

France coach Didier Deschamps plans to announce on Wednesday that he won’t continue in the role after the next World Cup according to reports in French media

ESPN on MSN · 5h

Deschamps to step down from France after '26 WC cycle - sources

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN. The 2018 World Cup winner will depart after the World Cup in the United States,

France to mark 10 years since Charlie Hebdo attacks

The Associated Press on MSN · 9h

France marks 10 years since deadly Charlie Hebdo attack

Paris — A decade after Islamic extremist gunmen stormed the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in a deadly assault that shook France to its core and ignited a global outcry in defense of freedom of speech, the nation paused on Tuesday to honor the victims and renew its resolve to fight for liberty and democracy.

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

France Commemorates Victims of Charlie Hebdo Attacks 10 Years On

Two masked al Qaeda-linked gunmen with assault rifles stormed what were then the offices of Charlie Hebdo and killed 12 people. The attackers sought to avenge the Prophet Mohammad

Nieman Journalism Lab · 5h

The unresolved legacy of the Charlie Hebdo massacre

Nor has the story of the massacre itself ended, with questions around how it ought to be memorialized yet to be fully resolved.” —

Iran, France and French citizens

Reuters on MSN · 17h

France says conditions of citizens held in Iran akin to torture

The situation of three French citizens held in Iran is worsening with some being detained in conditions similar to torture, France's foreign minister said on Tuesday, adding that future ties and any lifting of sanctions would depend on their fate.

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

France Says Fate of Citizens Held in Iran Worsening

Barron's · 19h

France Asks Citizens To Avoid Iran Until 'Hostages' Released

France on Tuesday called on its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran until French nationals held "hostage" have been released.

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Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage

African governments have criticized a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he said that some leaders showed ...

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Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision

Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, ...

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France confirms first case of new mpox strain

French health officials announced on Tuesday its first case of a dangerous new strain of the mpox virus that has created ...

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African Leaders Push Back at Macron’s Remarks They Owe Their Sovereignty to France

African officials pushed back after French President Emmanuel Macron said that some of their nations owed their sovereignty ...

Chowhound on MSN15h

We Can Thank France For Introducing Us To An Iconic Cheesy Snack

France is known for its cheeses, but you might still be surprised to find that one beloved fried cheese snack first ...

Kyiv Independent on MSN20h

French official confirms 'dozens' of Ukrainian soldiers deserted while training in France, AFP reports

A French army official confirmed to AFP on Jan. 6 that several dozen Ukrainian soldiers serving in the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" ...

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France’s Slight Inflation Pickup Backs Cautious ECB Rate Cutting

French inflation accelerated in December, supporting the European Central Bank’s plan to only lower interest rates gradually.

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France's Sarkozy goes on trial over alleged Libyan campaign financing

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday, on charges of having received millions of euros in illegal ...

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