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Latest reporting on France (place): 78 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

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  1. The final lap? Two days on the campaign trail with Trump

    AFP followed him on Tuesday and Wednesday during one such trip out West, a rapid succession of flights and rallies -- in a glacial valley in Alaska, on an arid plain in Arizona and in the forests of Montana.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  2. 'Mixed feelings': AI cracks centuries-old ciphers

    Artificial intelligence is helping non-specialists unlock the secrets of historical sources, a trend described as a "turning point" in a field previously the preserve of scholars and dedicated hobbyists.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  3. EU member states set for budget clash

    European lawmakers have kicked off what's likely to be a long and fierce negotiation over the bloc's seven-year budget. Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels.

    Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·

  4. West Asia’s war is bankrupting France, and India is next

    Spot oil prices have decoupled from futures, shipping costs are soaring, and bond markets are punishing Paris. The Eurozone’s architectural flaws are at odds with the geopolitical shocks, and India’s opaque fiscal accounts hide similar exposure.

    Business & Economy · Frontline · Politics ·

  5. New books on the shelves

    Amit Chaudhuri’s new novel set in an alternative Paris, Ramachandra Guha’s exploration of the complex relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar, and much more ...

    Arts & Culture · Frontline · Arts & Culture ·

  6. French crypto unicorn Ledger warns of AI security risks

    Artificial intelligence is "changing the security landscape". That's according to Ledger, a French unicorn of cryptocurrency that's seeking a bigger role in digital security. Chief Technology Officer Charles Guillemet says: "Finding vulnerabilities and exploiting them costs almost nothing.

    Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·

  7. Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six

    Barcola had come under fire for some lacklustre performances since his blockbuster £123 million ($161 million) move from Paris Saint-Germain in August. But the France forward finally started to live up to his hefty price tag with his first goals for Liverpool in his seventh appearance.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  8. Louvre boss warns of closure risk without major renovations

    Speaking to Le Figaro, Christophe Leribault said that the museum intended to tap private sources of funding for its transformation, but that a major injection of public money would need to be approved after national elections next year.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  9. Lawes and Genge urge England to end ban on overseas-based players

    Rugby Football Union regulations prevent players at clubs abroad being considered for international selection, a move designed to maintain the quality of the English Prem and give England coach Steve Borthwick greater control over his squad.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  10. Dangote refinery extends IPO: Plant has reshaped Nigeria's fuel market

    There has been a huge popular success for the IPO of the Dangote Refinery now ending on October 27th, 2026, after a 2-week extension. With the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a surge in global crude prices and, in turn, supply shortages…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  11. France’s war on its schoolchildren

    Leaking roofs, overcrowded classrooms and a university admissions system that leaves thousands in limbo have driven French students to protest. The state’s answer has been a campaign of police violence.

    Education · Frontline · Politics ·

  12. Nvidia's Huang announces new investments in French tech sector

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stops by Paris to tout new stakes in French AI-enabled tech firms like medical booking site Doctolib. Also in this edition: OpenAI says it caught a spy red-handed, and China's trade surplus continues to boom despite soaring energy costs and trade conflicts.

    Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·

  13. Nvidia says to invest in French medical website

    Doctolib chief executive Stanislas Niox-Chateau told AFP that the funds will help it speed up hiring and development of its in-house AI models

    Technology · The Hindu · Technology ·

  14. Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation

    Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.

    World · France 24 · World ·