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France introduces one‑euro canteen meals for all students
French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
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Tennis stars Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff criticise Roland Garros prize money
Players keep up the pressure on the Grand Slam tournaments by asking organisers to increase prize money.
NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence
The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers
Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges.
Published On 4 May 2026
French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Women die after boat carrying 82 people has engine trouble and runs aground near Calais, French authorities say.
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Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
Published On 2 May 2026
EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect
The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
Madagascar detains French ex-serviceman over alleged destabilisation plot
French national Guy Baret is detained alongside Malagasy army officer over alleged conspiracy to destabilise Madagascar.
‘We saw terrible things’: Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attacks
Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.
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What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?
Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny.
