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France's 'routine' media inquiry turns into a far-right demolition derby for public broadcastingPolitics

France's 'routine' media inquiry turns into a far-right demolition derby for public broadcasting

A French parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasters has devolved into a high-profile far-right spectacle, with critics warning it is designed to erode trust in public media and pave the way for privatisation.

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Macron shows up to Europe's biggest war games and somehow makes it look coolPolitics

Macron shows up to Europe's biggest war games and somehow makes it look cool

French President Macron attended the final phase of the Orion 26 military exercises, a large-scale combat simulation involving thousands of French and European troops that began in February amid growing concerns over European defense readiness.

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UK spends £662 million to stop boats, first boat arrives anywayPolitics

UK spends £662 million to stop boats, first boat arrives anyway

Just days after the UK signed a £662 million deal with France to stop migrant Channel crossings, the first small boat arrived in Dover anyway - because of course it did.

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UK to pay France £660m to stop people from getting on boats, because apparently asking nicely wasn't workingPolitics

UK to pay France £660m to stop people from getting on boats, because apparently asking nicely wasn't working

The UK has agreed to pay France £660m over three years to curb Channel crossings, including funding for a riot squad to stop people boarding small boats - adding to an already enormous bill for cross-Channel migration enforcement.

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