Official campaign launch officially begins seven months before election
Official campaign launch begins seven months before France's April 2027 presidential election.
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Five candidates propose contrasting policies: early childhood expansion, political accountability laws, electoral timing reform, executive wage cuts, and veil restrictions.
Mélenchon's debt cancellation plan sparks opposition from French, EU officials
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Yemen civil war erupts after years of relative stability
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Diplomatic divisions deepen as Iran backs Houthis, Trump resists Saudi pressure
Iran backs Houthis diplomatically; Trump refuses Saudi strike request; UN convenes emergency meeting.
Brent crude surges past $100 barrel amid escalating regional conflict
Brent crude surges past $100 per barrel as Houthi attacks threaten Saudi energy infrastructure.
Houthis escalate with ballistic missiles as Saudi strikes intensify
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Houthis establish control over Red Sea strait and announce Saudi blockade
Houthis capture Red Sea strait and announce Saudi maritime blockade.
National Rally expels officer over racist remarks; Bardella condemns conduct
National Rally expels officer over racist remarks; Bardella condemns conduct as ignoble.
Four officers suspended as Carcassonne police discipline process unfolds
Four officers suspended following investigation into racist remarks; discipline process advances from investigation to enforcement.
French City Blocks 269,000 Cyberattacks, Prevents Data Breach
French city blocks 269,000 cyberattacks with zero data loss.
Paris police launch investigation into reported sexual assault in building hallway
Paris police investigate reported sexual assault in building hallway after victim followed from street.