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Paris, Sep 8 (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron lost on Monday his fourth prime minister since January 2024, François Bayrou, after he lost a confidence vote. The overwhelming vote forced Bayrou to submit his resignation, which is expected on Tuesday. With 364 votes against and 194 in favor at the...

By Antonio Torres del Cerro Paris (EFE).- The announcement on Monday that Prime Minister François Bayrou will face a vote of confidence on Sep. 8, which could result in the collapse of his government, has put France again on the brink of a political crisis. Bayrou justified his risky manoeuvre...

Paris (EFE).-The mega-fire, which has already burned about 16,000 hectares in the Corbières massif area, continued active and advancing on Thursday afternoon, according to authorities, although it has slowed down. «The fire’s progression is slowing down, but it is still active,» said Rémi Recio, sub-prefect of Narbonne, the capital of...

Algiers (EFE).- Algiers on Thursday officially canceled its 2013 visa waiver agreement with France for diplomatic passport holders, after French President Emmanuel Macron instructed his government to suspend the deal due to growing tensions between the two countries. “The French suspended it. Algeria has now fully canceled the agreement,” a...

Paris (EFE).- The largest forest fire declared in France since 1949 remains uncontrolled as of Wednesday, despite the deployment of an unprecedented number of firefighting and aerial devices that have not been able to prevent some 16,000 hectares from burning in the Corbières Massif, north of Perpignan. Initial indications suggest...

International Desk (EFE).- France officially ended 65 years of permanent military presence in Senegal on Thursday with a symbolic handover of its last two military bases in Dakar; while the withdrawal marks a significant geopolitical shift, both nations emphasized that military cooperation will continue. The final departure included the transfer...

Paris (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday defended a 6.5 billion euro increase in defense spending through 2027, saying the move is crucial to strengthen national security and set an example for European allies. “If approved by the National Assembly, the increase would bring France’s defense budget to 64...

Marseille, France (EFE).- A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille, France’s second-largest city, has forced evacuations, disrupted transportation, and prompted a stay-at-home order as authorities battle to contain the blaze, fueled by strong mistral winds and high temperatures. The fire, which broke out Tuesday morning in the suburb of Pennes-Mirebeau, has burned...