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Zelensky says US move to waive sanctions 'rewards' Russia's Putin

France, Oct. 17 -- Trump signed an executive order that waived US sanctions aimed at reducing the money Russia receives from the sale of its oil and gas. The move came despite Russia increasing strik... Read More


France's new sexual violence bill 'fails to tackle root causes', campaigners warn

France, Oct. 17 -- The so-called comprehensive bill against sexual and gender-based violence, adopted by the National Assembly on Tuesday, is now headed for a vote in the French Senate. Legislators h... Read More


War in Yemen: Houthis now 'virtually independent' in weapons production

France, Oct. 16 -- Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi cruise missile over the Medina region, home to one of Islam's holiest cities - an area the Yemeni movement ha... Read More


Madagascar marks one year since uprising as Russia's influence grows

France, Oct. 16 -- Randrianirina was sworn in as president of the Refoundation of Madagascar on 17 October 2025, after a month of Gen Z protests demanding water, electricity, justice and transparency ... Read More


France and Germany strike deal to boost Europe's struggling car industry

France, Oct. 16 -- The deal between Europe's two economic powerhouses aims to cut carbon emissions and support the development and manufacture of electric cars in Europe, the two countries said in a j... Read More


Mayors urge France to recognise 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians as state crime

France, Oct. 16 -- Sixty-five years ago, at the height of Algeria's war of independence against France, thousands of Algerian men and women heeded a call by the National Liberation Front (FLN) and too... Read More


School students called to join Yellow Vests and unions for mass French protest

France, Oct. 16 -- High school union representatives said they were disappointed with the lack of response after their meeting with French Education Minister Edouard Geffray on Thursday evening - the ... Read More


Somalia sets date for May presidential election amid ongoing Islamist insurgency

France, Oct. 16 -- The election commission said on Thursday that parliamentary polls would be held on 15 April, followed by a presidential vote scheduled for 15 May. In a statement, it said the vote ... Read More


Nineteen injured as minibus crashes into Channel Tunnel shuttle train

France, Oct. 16 -- The bus veered off course and struck the side of the shuttle train, which was stationary at the loading platform for the tunnel, in the town of Coquelles near Calais, at 19:27 on Th... Read More


Nineteen injured as minibus slams into Channel Tunnel shuttle train

France, Oct. 16 -- The bus was heading toward the tunnel entrance in the town of Coquelles near Calais when it veered off course and struck the side of the shuttle train at 19:27 on Thursday, the pref... Read More