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Hundreds of candidates withdraw from Sunday’s parliamentary elections in France to foil far-right march

In a bid to prevent the formation of the country's first far-right government, France's left-wing and centrist parties have withdrawn hundreds of candidates from Sunday’s parliamentary elections, media reports said.

French National Assembly polls: Far-right dominates show in first round, Emmanuel Macron receives blow

Given Emmanuel Macron a blow, France's far-right is currently in a poll position following the first round of parliamentary elections.

Uyghur group says community is facing intimidation, harassment in France at the hands of China

A Uyghur organization in France has alleged it is facing  “intimidation and harassment” amounting to “repression” by the Chinese state.

World Uyghur Congress opposes Xi Jinping's visit to Europe

The World Uyghur Congress has said it is opposed to the 'openness displayed' by Europe towards Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to European nations.

Campaigners for Tibet, Xinjiang demonstrate in Paris as Xi Jinping visits France

Campaigners for  Tibet and Xinjiang recently demonstrated in Paris to voice their concern over human rights violations in these regions.

Egypt, Jordan, France oppose Israeli military operation in Rafah

Cairo/IBNS/UNI: The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan and France opposed any Israeli operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip and called for an immediate ceasefire in the enclave, the Egyptian State Information Service said.

France rejects security concerns about Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Paris: France's General Directorate for Internal Security has rejected any concerns about the security situation during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris amid reports casting doubt on its safety, the French Interior Ministry told RIA Novosti on Friday.

France negates security concerns about Paris Olympics opening ceremony

France's General Directorate for Internal Security has rejected any concerns about the security situation during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris amid reports casting doubt on its safety, the French Interior Ministry told RIA Novosti on Friday.

French law enforcement officers say they prevent terrorist attacks almost every month

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said that France has a very efficient intelligence system that allows law enforcement agencies to prevent terrorist attacks in the country almost every month.

French authorities raise national security after Moscow terror attack

French authorities have decided to raise the national security alert system Vigipirate to its highest level to deal with potential threats to the country after the recent terror attack in Moscow which left over 100 people dead.

Four die as flood hits France

Three people have died and four others are missing as a result of flooding in the southern French department of Gard, French media reported.

One dies after bridge collapses in France

The deck of a bridge under construction on the metro line of Toulouse, a city in southern France, collapsed on Monday afternoon, leaving one person dead and several injured, reported local media.

France becomes first country to make abortion a constitutional right

Versailles/IBNS: France on Monday made abortion a constitutional right, becoming the world's first country to do so.

France tops world's most powerful passports list, India ranks 85th

France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain have possessed the first few spots of having the world's most powerful passports.

France: Knife attack in Paris leaves three people injured

At least three people were injured in a stabbing attack at Gare de Lyon railway station in southeastern Paris on Saturday.