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Country primarily in Western Europe

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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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Desperate Macron BEGS Putin to STOP Iran from Having Nukes, SAVE the NPT \| ‘NO PROGRESS’ on Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron held a crucial call—their first since 2022—focusing on Iran’s nuclear program under the NPT. As US-Israeli strikes escalate.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 17 hours ago

How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980? How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980? As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 days ago

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French diplomat visits detainees held in Iran in first 'proof of life' since Israeli strikes Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:36Published 3 days ago

New polls shows Europeans want tougher EU enforcement on Big Tech New polls shows Europeans want tougher EU enforcement on Big Tech French, German and Spanish participants to a YouGov survey called for stricter EU enforcements of digital regulations and consider.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 3 days ago

Europe's Deadliest Heatwave: Eiffel Tower SHUT As France Issues RED Alert \| UN Issues Dire Warning Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave with unprecedented temperatures sweeping across multiple countries. Paris has closed the top level of the Eiffel Tower due to metal expansion, while.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:50Published 3 days ago

Putin UNLEASHES on Macron \| SLAMS France’s Middle East Policy, Defends Iran’s NUCLEAR Programme In their first phone call since 2022, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron clashed over Iran’s nuclear program. Putin firmly defended Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology under the NPT,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:26Published 4 days ago

Putin UNLEASHES on Macron \| Blames THE WEST for DESTROYING Ukraine, Escalating War In their first call since the Ukraine war began, Russian President Vladimir Putin confronted French President Emmanuel Macron over Western involvement in the conflict. Putin blamed NATO expansion and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published 4 days ago

France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. France is already opening the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published 5 days ago

Euro 2025: England Lionesses arrive in Zürich The England women’s national football team have arrived in Zürich for the start of the European Championship in Switzerland. Euro 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, with England’s first Group D match.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:50Published 5 days ago

'Stop this massacre': French football union blasts Club World Cup and FIFA over player welfare 'Stop this massacre': French football union blasts Club World Cup and FIFA over player welfare The UNFP has condemned the Club World Cup, citing the negative impact on player health and accusing.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published 6 days ago

Europe BOILS: Portugal & Spain Near 110°F As Marine Heatwave GRIPS Europe \| WMO Issues RED ALERT Southern Europe is enduring a punishing heat wave as hot-air masses from Africa and the U.S. collide, pushing temperatures toward record-breaking levels. Portugal and Spain brace for highs over 109°F,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 6 days ago

France bans smoking in parks, beaches and bus stops Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:29Published 1 week ago

Lavrov SLAMS Macron, Merz Of Reviving ‘Nazi-Era Instincts’ In Bid To Conquer Europe Again Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has launched a scathing attack on French President Emmanuel Macron and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, accusing them of attempting to revive Europe's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 1 week ago

France to ban smoking in schools, parks, beaches to protect children France to ban smoking in schools, parks, beaches to protect children Starting Sunday, smoking will be banned on beaches, in parks, and at bus shelters. The government’s decree extending the ban to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Climate change threatens France's historic castles Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 1 week ago

Erdoğan SHOVES Macron Aside From Turkish Flag \| French President Appears Startled On Camera During the NATO summit, Turkish President Erdoğan and French President Macron shared another tense and awkward moment. When Macron stood in front of the Turkish flag, Erdoğan subtly but firmly pulled.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 1 week ago

Iranian Drones SHOT DOWN by French Rafales \| France ADMITS Military Action in Israel-Iran War As the Iran-Israel war winds down, France has revealed its covert military role during the conflict. Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that French forces intercepted fewer than ten Iranian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published 1 week ago

France Storm MOST SHOCKING VIDEO: Rain LEAKS Into French Parliament as PM Delivers Speech \| Watch In an unbelievable moment that’s gone viral across Europe, torrential rain leaked through the ceiling of the French Parliament during a live session as Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was delivering a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 1 week ago

Two dead in French storms that flood streets and cause parliament roof to leak Two dead in French storms that flood streets and cause parliament roof to leak Violent storms battered France on Wednesday, leaving two dead and causing unexpected chaos inside the National.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:46Published 1 week ago

Paris floods: Storms Unleash Deadly Floods In Paris, France On Edge As 57 Regions Brace For Impact Violent thunderstorms, hail, and torrential rain slammed France, killing two and disrupting life across the nation. Over 39,000 lightning strikes were recorded as streets flooded, transport collapsed,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 1 week ago

Macron BLASTS Trump over U.S Strikes on Iran Nuclear Facilities \| ‘ILLEGAL & Violation of Int’l law’ French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly condemned U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they violate international law and undermine years of nuclear diplomacy. Macron stressed that.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 2 weeks ago

Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed and several hospitalised Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed and several hospitalised Renewed fears of syringe attacks come as 145 people across France reported being stabbed with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

French prime minister to meet pension negotiators after talks fail Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:35Published 2 weeks ago

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Government considering measure to slash industrial energy prices Ministers are considering a commitment to cut soaring industrial energy prices for British companies to the same level enjoyed by competitors in France and Germany as part of its industrial strategy. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

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Snoop Dogg Mourns Loss of French Bulldog Juelz, Gift From Wiz Khalifa Snoop Dogg has taken a blow to his family tree ... his beloved French bulldog Juelz, who Wiz Khalifa famously brought into his life. On Thursday, Snoop revealed Juelz had bounced to Doggy Heaven,.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
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Dassault ties up with Tata to make Rafale fuselage in Hyderabad Dassault Aviation has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture Rafale fighter fuselages in Hyderabad, as part of India's ₹63,887 crore deal to acquire 26 Rafale-M jets. This.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 5, 2025
French Prez Emmanuel Macron and Wife Brigitte Back on Track After Slap Things seem to be back to normal for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte ... after the slap seen around the world. Macron and France's First Lady were arm-in-arm Sunday as they.. TMZ.com - Published on June 2, 2025	Piyush Goyal meets Nigerian trade minister to strengthen trade ties Piyush Goyal and Jumoke Oduwole Oon met in Paris to enhance trade relations between India and Nigeria, focusing on new cooperation areas. Both ministers aim to advance WTO reforms for mutual benefit.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 2, 2025
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French surgeon who admitted sexually abusing hundreds of children is jailed A former surgeon who admitted sexually abusing hundreds of children in France has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2025	Classroom crush to face push: Key moments in the Macrons' relationship French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed a video of him being pushed in the face by his wife as "nonsense". Sky News - Published on May 27, 2025
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France

Country primarily in Western Europe

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