Burnham takes Labour helm as Starmer steps down
Burnham elected Labour leader and Prime Minister after Starmer's resignation.
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France unveils nuclear deterrence framework with eight European allies
France proposes nuclear deterrence framework with eight European nations.
107 women killed by intimate partners in France during 2024
France recorded 107 intimate partner femicides in 2024, reflecting ongoing challenges in violence prevention.
France and Germany clash over defense priorities at joint council
Franco-German defense cooperation fractured as allies scrapped joint aircraft project and clashed over strategy.
Man declared unfit faces murder charge in intimate partner violence case
Man declared unfit for trial in 2022 attack fatally stabbed ex-partner in 2024.
French Senate sanctions Senator Herzog for harassment and misconduct
French Senate sanctions Senator Herzog for harassment, unauthorized delegation of authority, and potential misuse of public funds.
Storms knock out power to 53,000 homes across France
Severe storms cut power to 53,000 French homes across 30 departments.
Two deaths recorded during severe French thunderstorms in July
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Appeal trial proceeds with new forensic findings and psychiatric evaluations
Jubillar's appeal trial proceeds September 21 with new forensic findings and psychiatric evaluations.
Bone fragments identified as Delphine Jubillar; forensic search expands
Bone fragments identified as Delphine Jubillar; forensic excavations expand search across dispersed remains.
Remains discovered in field as forensic closure nears in Jubillar case
Remains found in Tarn field undergo forensic analysis following Jubillar's confession to wife's murder.
Mayor threatened with bullets in organized crime retaliation
Alès mayor threatened with bullets by DZ Mafia in apparent retaliation for drug enforcement.