It's after the resignation of Edouard Philippe who has been in the post for three years.
Mr Castex, 55, is relatively unknown in France, although he is a senior civil servant.
The new Prime Minister has been a key player in the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump
US first lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, which will begin on October 29, the White House said on Friday.
Seven killed in attack at church funeral in Jordan
Seven people were killed and 34 wounded in an attack during a funeral at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday, the country's public security director said at a press conference.
Gunman fires from car near Paris, killing 1
A gunman opened fire from a car outside Paris, killing one person and wounding four others including a 12-year-old girl on Friday, French authorities said.
Injuries in Tibet rises to 76 after earthquake, death toll remains at 16
The number of people injured in a magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Tibet has risen to 76, local government authorities said in a press conference on Friday, while the death count remained unchanged at 16.
Tunisian police clash with protesters in capital on day of heightened tensions
Tunisian police have fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Ettadhamen, a suburb of the capital, after the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing, amid clashes with police in two towns in southern Tunisia.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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