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France confirms dates for 2027 presidential election

France, July 1 -- The government chose the later timetable over an earlier option of 11 and 25 April after consultations between the Interior Ministry and political parties, with school holidays among... Read More


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


Sudan's RSF accused of crimes against humanity in El Fasher

France, July 1 -- The global rights organisation called for an immediate nationwide ceasefire and the deployment of an international force to protect civilians after documenting killings, torture, rap... Read More


Sudan's RSF paramilitaries accused of crimes against humanity in El Fasher

France, July 1 -- The global rights organisation called for an immediate nationwide ceasefire and the deployment of an international force to protect civilians after documenting killings, torture, rap... Read More


Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show

France, July 1 -- The delicate tapestry will be transported from its usual home in northern France, but the precise arrangements are being kept secret as heritage experts and artists have fretted that... Read More


South Africa protesters confront migrant homes during nationwide marches

France, July 1 -- Widespread demonstrations were accompanied by isolated violence and arrests, while organisers renewed calls for mass deportations and vowed to keep up pressure on the government. Po... 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