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What is the latest news in France?

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Recent news in France includes the opening of the Paris Air Show with over 2,400 exhibitors amid heightened Airbus-Boeing rivalry and controversy over Israeli weapons displays, the postponement of a UN conference on Palestinian statehood co-chaired by France, and sports updates such as Paul Pogba's rumored return to French football. French President Emmanuel Macron has also made headlines with a visit to Greenland, reaffirming European support for the territory.

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Israel furious as France shuts four weapons stands at Paris Airshow

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1 month ago
  • France closed four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow for refusing to remove offensive weapons from display.
  • French officials stated that only defensive weapons are permitted at the airshow. 24s
  • The affected stands belonged to Elbit Systems, Raphael, IAI, and UVision. 42s
  • Three smaller Israeli stands without hardware and an Israeli Ministry of Defence stand remained open. 1m 39s
  • Israel's defence ministry said it rejected the removal order, leading organisers to erect a black wall around the Israeli pavilions. 1m 56s
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Israel furious as France shuts four weapons stands at Paris Airshow
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Reuters
1 month ago
Israel furious as France shuts four weapons stands at Paris Airshow

France has shut down the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow for refusing to remove offensive weapons from display, a move condemned by Israel and highlighting tensions between the two countries.

Paris Air Show opens with 2,400 exhibitors amid Airbus-Boeing rivalry
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Euronews
1 month ago
Paris Air Show opens with 2,400 exhibitors amid Airbus-Boeing rivalry

The Paris Air Show has opened with over 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries, focusing on the rivalry between Airbus and Boeing, and is taking place amid global tensions and the recent Air India crash.

Paul Pogba rumoured to join AS Monaco
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Africanews
1 month ago
Paul Pogba rumoured to join AS Monaco

French footballer Paul Pogba is rumored to be joining AS Monaco as he seeks to return to professional football after an 18-month suspension for doping.

Macron in Greenland to show solidarity for island coveted by Trump
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France 24
1 month ago
Macron in Greenland to show solidarity for island coveted by Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland to show European solidarity and condemned US President Donald Trump's interest in annexing the territory, emphasizing Greenland is not for sale.

UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed
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Euronews
1 month ago
UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed

A top-level UN conference on Palestinian statehood, co-chaired by France, has been postponed due to security concerns after recent Israeli strikes on Iran, with France increasing protection for Israeli assets and Jewish sites.

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