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Evidence shows Russian oil tanker was 'deliberately' attacked near Dakar

France, Jan. 29 -- Having left the Russian port of Taman on 21 August, 2025, the Mersin- a tanker operated by Turkish shipping company Besiktas - first stopped in Togo before arriving in Senegalese wa... Read More


Climate change 'supercharging' deadly floods in southern Africa

France, Jan. 29 -- Torrential rains and floods have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Eswatini since December, and displaced hundreds of thousands of others... Read More


EU blacklists Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation

France, Jan. 29 -- European Union foreign ministers on Thursday agreed to the move targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Human rights groups estimate that security forces have killed thous... Read More


'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe €1.7 trillion by 2050

France, Jan. 29 -- Widely used by industry, PFAS- or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances- are now found across soil, water and food chains. Exposure to PFAS is known to increase the risk of cancers, ... Read More


French lawmakers approve bill to end 'marital duty' after consent concerns

France, Jan. 29 -- The cross-party bill, backed by more than 120 MPs, passed the National Assembly on Wednesday with 106 votes in favour and zero against. It now heads to the Senate for approval. Th... Read More


French Senate rejects assisted dying law after heated debate

France, Jan. 29 -- The bill had easily passed the lower National Assembly last year but was heavily amended in the upper house after often angry and chaotic debate led by right-wing and centrist senat... Read More


Macron hosts Chadian President Deby for talks aimed at resetting ties

France, Jan. 29 -- Talks will focus on the future of relations between France and Chad, with the stated aim of building a renewed and mutually beneficial partnership, according to a statement from the... Read More


How Trump's trade threats have reshaped Europe's global strategy

France, Jan. 29 -- For decades, the Euopean Union - the world's largest trading bloc - has operated within an international order anchored by close economic and security ties with the United States. ... Read More


'Nouvelle Vague' dominates Cesar nominations, Jim Carrey to get lifetime award

France, Jan. 28 -- After a year marked by a lack of major successes for French cinema in 2025, the Cesar Academy revealed on Wednesday the list of nominees for its 51st ceremony. Nouvelle Vague, a fi... Read More


'Nouvelle Vague' leads Cesar race as Jim Carrey set for Honorary Award

France, Jan. 28 -- After a year marked by a lack of major successes for French cinema in 2025, the Cesar Academy revealed on Wednesday the list of nominees for its 51st ceremony. Nouvelle Vague, a fi... Read More