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Reactions to the death of French film icon Brigitte Bardot

Sunday, December 28 by SRN News

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Tributes to Brigitte Bardot, an icon of French cinema, poured in on Sunday following the announcement of her death at the age of 91. Below are a selection. FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON "Her films, her voice, her dazzling fame, her initials, her... Read More.

Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema, dies at 91

Sunday, December 28 by SRN News

By Ingrid Melander PARIS, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Actress Brigitte Bardot shot to international fame dancing the mambo barefoot in "And God Created Woman", her tousled hair and fierce energy radiating a sexual magnetism rarely before seen in mainstream cinema. A global icon was born. ... Read More.

The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia

Thursday, December 25 by SRN News

The Kremlin on Thursday said it was in contact with the French authorities over the fate of a French political scholar serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly facing new charges of espionage. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia has made... Read More.

Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says

Thursday, December 25 by SRN News

MOSCOW, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Russia had made a proposal to France regarding Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher jailed for violating Russia's foreign agent laws, and the ball is now in Paris's court, the Kremlin said on Thursday. Vinatier was sentenced in 2024 to three... Read More.

Algeria votes to declare French colonization a crime and demands restitution

Thursday, December 25 by SRN News

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Legislators in Algeria voted to declare France's colonization of the North African country a crime, approving a law that calls for restitution of property taken by France during its 130-year rule, among other demands seeking to redress historical wrongs. France slammed... Read More.

French President Macron slams U.S. visa ban on Thierry Breton and others

Wednesday, December 24 by SRN News

PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday slammed a decision by the United States to impose visa bans on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and other anti-disinformation campaigners. "France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United States against... Read More.

Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service

Wednesday, December 24 by SRN News

PARIS (AP) - A pro-Russian hacking group claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack that halted package deliveries by France's national postal service just days before Christmas, prosecutors said Wednesday. After the claim by the cybercrime group known as Noname057, French intelligence agency DGSI took over... Read More.

French PM races to pass stopgap budget law to avoid shutdown

Monday, December 22 by SRN News

PARIS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu held talks on Monday with French political leaders on emergency legislation to keep the government running in the new year in the absence of a proper budget. A joint committee of lawmakers from both chambers failed... Read More.

French presidential silverware keeper faces trial over suspected porcelain theft

Saturday, December 20 by SRN News

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS, Dec 20 (Reuters) - France's presidential silverware keeper and two other men are set to stand trial over the suspected theft of porcelain and other precious tableware, the Paris prosecution office said. The Elysee, the president's official residence, had reported the... Read More.

French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests

Friday, December 19 by SRN News

PARIS, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The French government on Friday called for a Christmas truce with protesting farmers, warning against further blockades during the holiday season, a move the country's main union said depended on the prime minister's response to their demands. Farmers have been... Read More.

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Reactions to the death of French film icon Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema, dies at 91

The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia

Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says

Algeria votes to declare French colonization a crime and demands restitution

French President Macron slams U.S. visa ban on Thierry Breton and others

Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service

French PM races to pass stopgap budget law to avoid shutdown

French presidential silverware keeper faces trial over suspected porcelain theft

French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests

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