France

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France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. It also includes overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, giving it one of the largest discontiguous exclusive economic zones in the world. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north, Germany to the north east, Switzerland to the east, Italy and Monaco to the south east, Andorra and Spain to the south, and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the north west. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Its eighteen integral regions span a combined area of 643,801 km² (248,573 sq mi) and have a total population of 68.4 million as of January 2024. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic with its capital in Paris, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre; other major urban areas include Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Nantes and Nice.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: torchbearers in Marseille kick off the flame's journey across France Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published 5 minutes ago

"Will Strike French If...": Putin's Chilling Warning To Macron After West Provokes Moscow NATO's actions provoke Putin amidst Ukraine conflict. Russia issues stark warnings to France, threatening retaliation against French troops in Ukraine. Moscow criticizes Paris for involvement in proxy.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published 3 hours ago

Paris 2024 Olympic games: Who are the 11,000 people who will carry the flame across France? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:29Published 19 hours ago

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Is France ready? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:12Published 22 hours ago

Olympic flame arrives in France and kicks off 12,000 km torch relay across the country Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published 1 day ago

150,000 people expected in Marseille as Olympic flame arrives in France Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:25Published 1 day ago

Macron invites Chinese leader Xi to visit the French Pyrenees The meeting of the two leaders at a remote mountain pass follows a high-stakes visit in Paris. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 2 days ago

Police break up pro-Palestine university protests in Europe after Israel rejects ceasefire agreement In recent days, students have held protests or set up encampments in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain following earlier protests in the US. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published 2 days ago

Putin's Fear Rattles NATO: Macron Says Won't Fight Russia After Russia Deploys Nukes Near Kyiv French President Emmanuel Macron clarified on Monday that the US and its allies have no intentions of seeking regime change in Russia. However, Paris remains committed to supporting Kiev in its ongoing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 2 days ago

France: Report finds that 86% of French Jews live in fear Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:04Published 2 days ago

France: "shrinkflation" labels coming to france Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 2 days ago

Bernard Pivot's death: France's passion for dictation Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:59Published 2 days ago

‘Death to Xi’: Massive Anti-China Protests In France Ruin Xi’s Meet With Macron \| Oneindia As Chinese leader Xi Jinping touched down in France on Sunday (May 5) for a state visit, all eyes turned to Paris where President Emmanuel Macron aims to navigate delicate diplomatic waters. Macron is.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 3 days ago

France wants to have an impact on China's position over Russia and the war in Ukraine Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:22Published 3 days ago

China's Xi in France : 'a real opportunity for both presidents to talk to each other' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:14Published 3 days ago

Economics, geopolitics & human rights: China has 'conflicting interests' with France, EU 'partners' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 14:58Published 3 days ago

China's Xi visit in France: a 'very dificult balancing act' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:33Published 3 days ago

What’s at stake in the Chinese president state visit to France ? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:28Published 3 days ago

China's Xi in France : 'cooperation is the theme Beijing wants you to remember' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:55Published 3 days ago

France's Macron shakes hands with China's Xi at Elysee Palace Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:52Published 3 days ago

China president vists France, Serbia and Hungary: What is at stake? Chinese president Xi Jinping kicked off a Europe trip on Sunday. Amid a time of global tensions, what issues will be on the table? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:25Published 3 days ago

Hezbollah Launches Counter-Strike On Israel As Rocket Attack Claims 4 Lives: Report\| OneIndia Recent tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalated as an Israeli strike killed four civilians in a Lebanese village. Hezbollah retaliated with rocket attacks on northern Israel. Diplomatic efforts.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:37Published 3 days ago

China’s Xi Jinping heads to Paris to meet Macron \| Trade, Ukraine War to be discussed \| Oneindia China's President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare visit to Paris, with French President Emmanuel Macron poised to address pressing issues such as trade imbalances and seek Chinese support regarding.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:24Published 4 days ago

Attack in a France suburb claims 1 life, Hamas delegation in Cairo for ceasefire talks \| Oneindia Welcome to another episode of International News Wrap, your go-to source for global updates, presented exclusively by OneIndia. In today's edition, we bring you a wide range of stories, from the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 09:44Published 5 days ago

'Cyberwarriors' prepare against attacks during Paris Olympics France is expecting an uptick in cyber attacks during the sporting contest, particularly from Russia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:56Published 5 days ago

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