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Emmanuel Macron reconducts Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
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Emmanuel Macron reconducted Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday evening, four days after his resignation, hoping to pass a 2026 budget without dissolving the Assembly. Lecornu, accepting 'out of duty', must form a government without presidential ambitions and reopen debates on key reforms like pensions. Left-wing and far-right oppositions already threaten censure.
Father and two accomplices charged in kidnapping of girl in Orne
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The father of a three-year-old girl kidnapped in Orne and two accomplices have been charged with kidnapping and sequestration. The child, named Khuslen, was found safe and sound on Wednesday in Morbihan. A kidnapping alert was triggered after her disappearance on Monday evening.
Catherine Trautmann announces candidacy for Strasbourg municipal elections
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Former Socialist mayor of Strasbourg, Catherine Trautmann, announced on Friday, October 10, her candidacy for the upcoming March municipal elections. At 74 years old, she aims to restore a city she sees as downgraded by the current term. She will face the outgoing Green mayor and other rivals.
Right and center in Bordeaux seek alliance for 2026 elections
Nine candidates are vying for Bordeaux's mayoralty in the March 2026 municipal elections, as the right and center seek to unite against ecologist Pierre Hurmic, in office since 2020. Renaissance MP Thomas Cazenave is leading alliance efforts with right-wing figures like Nathalie Delattre. A potential challenger to the incumbent mayor recently withdrew his candidacy.
Germany beats Luxembourg 4-0 in World Cup qualification
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The German national team won 4-0 against Luxembourg in World Cup qualification. Despite initial problems in the group stage, the team capitalized on a numerical advantage after a red card and secured a clear victory. Coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the team's improvement.
Fascism expert flees US for Spain after receiving death threats
Mark Bray, a history professor at Rutgers University and antifascism expert, has left the United States and sought refuge in Spain with his family due to death threats and harassment from conservative groups. Though he denies membership in Antifa, his academic work has made him a target following Donald Trump's designation of the group as terrorist. Bray now lives in Madrid and has moved his classes online for safety reasons.