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Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

France, July 1 -- Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time in the last-32 tie watched by 80,663 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after France had already hit the ... Read More


World's oceans record hottest June ever as new El Nino takes hold

France, July 1 -- Global average sea surface temperatures reached 20.98C in June, breaking the previous records set in 2023 and 2024, the European Union's Copernicus Marine Service said. The first si... Read More


Volvic to appeal after French court rules green claims were misleading

France, June 30 -- The ruling, handed down by the Paris Judicial Court on 23 June, was welcomed on Monday as a "landmark" decision by the French consumer association CLCV. Danone - the French food an... Read More


South Africa braces for violence as anti-migrant marches reach boiling point

France, June 30 -- Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals. The protests have been mobilised by a loose coalition o... Read More


French justice system to re-examine 88,000 child abuse claims

France, June 30 -- "We went from 70,000 to 88,000 complaints involving children" recorded by investigative services, of which "7,452 concern crimes (...) where the alleged perpetrator is known," Darma... Read More


Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

France, June 30 -- Co-hosts Mexico meanwhile bid to continue their journey in front of a fervent crowd at the Estadio Azteca when they take on Ecuador. The Swedish defence is bracing to face not only... Read More


Macron hosts Oman sultan for talks on toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

France, June 29 -- The two leaders are to reaffirm the need to ease tensions in the region and discuss maritime security, calling for "free and unconditional" passage through the strategic waterway, a... Read More


Anti-independence parties make gains in New Caledonia provincial poll

France, June 29 -- The poll - the first provincial election since 2019 - took place peacefully under tight security, more than two years after deadly unrest shook the archipelago. Turnout stood at 63.... Read More


Israel formally recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to Turkey

France, June 29 -- "A historic decision: the Israeli government has unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's proposal to recognise the Armenian genocide," the foreign ministry said in a sta... Read More


French journalist Gleizes marks one year in Algerian prison as RSF renews appeal

France, June 29 -- 37-year-old Gleizes, who contributes to the magazines So Foot and Society, was sentenced on 29 June 2025 to seven years in prison for "glorifying terrorism". He had been arrested i... Read More