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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that the United States welcomes European countries playing an important role in the Indo-Pacific and said France in particular is a vital partner. Blinken spoke at a news conference after meetings between the U.S. and Australian foreign and defense ministers in Washington, a day after the United States and Britain said they would provide Australia with the technology and capability to deploy nuclear-powered submarines - something that replaces a French submarine deal with Australia.
Once-frosty relations have "distinctly warmed" between France and Australia since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took over the reins in Canberra. For further analysis on this diplomatic honeymoon, joining FRANCE 24 is David Camroux, Senior Researcher within the Centre de Recherches Internationales (CERI) and Associate Professor at Sciences Po.
France's ambassador to Canberra labels the dumping of a decade-old multi-billion-dollar submarine deal a "stab in the back", accusing Prime Minister Scott Morrison of being intentionally deceitful. Jean-Pierre Thébault adds that Australia-France row reached an "unprecedented new low" when a text message from the French president to Australia's leader was leaked.
Franco-Malian singer Aya Nakamura and her former partner Vladimir Boudnikoff leave a court near Paris after their trial for mutual domestic violence. The court postponed its ruling until 23 February 2023. IMAGES
In an interview with AP, Pope Francis has challenged laws that criminalise homosexuality, calling being gay a sin but not a crime. He also called on Catholic bishops to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
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