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French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dies 'of sadness' aged 56
World Cup 2026 Group I: Mbappe and Haaland face off, Iraq back on big stage
France says nothing can justify scale of Israeli operations in Lebanon
Esports World Cup moves from Riyadh to Paris with $75m up for grabs
France seeks stronger UAE ties before investment event in Paris
The Unknown review: Arthur Harari delivers unsettling body-swap drama
Deschamps defends selection of Al Hilal's Hernandez in World Cup squad
Strict 42-day hantavirus quarantine as French and US passengers test positive
UK sends warship to Gulf for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
How Isack Hadjar earned his wings, going from Formula Two to the Red Bull seat in F1
Bahrain calls for global action on Iran’s Hormuz blockade
Riot police to man French beaches to prevent migrant channel crossings
The Strait of Hormuz should not even require a maritime force to police it
Macron blames Hezbollah for death of French peacekeeper in Lebanon
Five Arab and North African treasures still held in French museums
Four people die after English Channel crossing goes wrong