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France: Country in Western Europe
France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean, giving it one of the largest discontiguous exclusive economic zones in the world. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its eighteen integral regions—five of which are overseas—span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi) and have an estimated total population of over 68.6 million as of January 2025. France is a semi-presidential republic and its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris.

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Trump Teams Up with Europe to Demand Unconditional 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire—Putin’s Final Warning! [Video]

Trump Teams Up with Europe to Demand Unconditional 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire—Putin’s Final Warning!

In a dramatic show of unity, U.S. President Donald Trump has joined forces with European leaders in Kyiv to demand an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. With pressure mounting on Vladimir..

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Judo Grand Slam: Gold Rush for Four Nations on Day 2 in Astana [Video]

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Starmer joins leaders to pay tribute to Ukraine’s war dead [Video]

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France's Beauval Zoo welcomes first golden snub-nosed monkeys from China [Video]

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80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended [Video]

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Can France's prime minister call a referendum on the budget? [Video]

Can France's prime minister call a referendum on the budget?

Can France's prime minister call a referendum on the budget? The potential move follows the passing of France's tumultuous 2025 budget in February, which aims to reduce the public deficit to 5.4% of..

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Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance [Video]

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Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France..

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“Russian prison is worse than death”says russian journalist exflitred to France [Video]

“Russian prison is worse than death”says russian journalist exflitred to France

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Von der Leyen & Macron Slam Trump’s War on Universities – Europe’s €500 Million Plan Against America [Video]

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France, EU look to attract US scientists to Europe [Video]

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French President Emmanuel Macron is under scrutiny for allegedly trying to sway the upcoming papal conclave in favor of French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Conservative Italian outlets claim Macron met..

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Nothing goes to waste: Coastal industries are upcycling oyster shells and old fishing nets [Video]

Nothing goes to waste: Coastal industries are upcycling oyster shells and old fishing nets

From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure.

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'Double standard' in France: 'Whenever a mosque is attacked, no minister turns up' [Video]

'Double standard' in France: 'Whenever a mosque is attacked, no minister turns up'

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Europe in Dark: Russia Suspected in Power Outage Across Spain, France, Portugal–Planned Cyberattack? [Video]

Europe in Dark: Russia Suspected in Power Outage Across Spain, France, Portugal–Planned Cyberattack?

A massive blackout has crippled Spain, Portugal, and parts of France and Belgium. Millions face chaos as power cuts hit airports, metros, roads, and telecommunications. Emergency meetings are underway..

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Passengers at Gatwick delayed due to Europe power outage [Video]

Passengers at Gatwick delayed due to Europe power outage

Passengers at Gatwick Airport have had their flights delayed or cancelled because of a massive power outage brought chaos to Spain, Portugal and the south of France. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

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Massive Power Outage Hits Spain, Italy, Portugal, France | Traffic Chaos, Train Disruptions [Video]

Massive Power Outage Hits Spain, Italy, Portugal, France | Traffic Chaos, Train Disruptions

A massive power outage has hit Spain, Italy, and parts of France, including the South. Cities like Madrid, Rome, and Marseille were plunged into darkness, disrupting daily life. Authorities are..

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French bulldogs given red carpet welcome at Moscow charity event [Video]

French bulldogs given red carpet welcome at Moscow charity event

French bulldogs given red carpet welcome at Moscow charity event French bulldogs were given the red carpet treatment in Moscow at a charity event aimed at helping abandoned dogs find new..

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Hundreds gather in Paris as French Muslim community mourns death of man brutally killed in mosque [Video]

Hundreds gather in Paris as French Muslim community mourns death of man brutally killed in mosque

Hundreds gather in Paris as French Muslim community mourns death of man brutally killed in mosque The man suspected of the killing was still on the run as of Sunday. Authorities say they’ve put..

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Pope Francis Funeral Latest: France’s Macron EMOTIONAL as he Pays Tribute to the Pontiff | VIDEO [Video]

Pope Francis Funeral Latest: France’s Macron EMOTIONAL as he Pays Tribute to the Pontiff | VIDEO

French President Emmanuel Macron paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as a "man of humility" who stood "alongside the most vulnerable and the most fragile." Macron expressed his..

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Trump, Putin Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack | 26 Killed In J&k, World Leaders Stand With India [Video]

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World leaders including President Trump, Vladimir Putin, Keir Starmer, and Benjamin Netanyahu have strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. Trump..

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Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship [Video]

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris. READ..

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POPE's Last Rites: Trump, Macron, Meloni, Zelensky |List of World Leaders Attending Funeral Amid War [Video]

POPE's Last Rites: Trump, Macron, Meloni, Zelensky |List of World Leaders Attending Funeral Amid War

POPE's Last Rites: Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican expects high-level attendance, including U.S. President Donald Trump,..

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El Salvador 'Safer' Than Most of Europe-How Bukele Turned Violent Gang Nation Into a Global Outlier? [Video]

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El Salvador, once known as one of the most dangerous countries in the world, is now being called safer than much of Europe — including France, Germany, and the UK — by the U.S. State Department...

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Lavrov, Rubio Signal Ukraine Peace Breakthrough? US Talks in Paris Confirms War to End Soon [Video]

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On April 17, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia’s Sergey Lavrov held a critical phone call amid rising global anticipation for a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Rubio, speaking..

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