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Messi equals World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

France, June 17 -- Algeria, back at a World Cup for the first time since 2014, struggled to contain the defending champions as Messi reached 16 goals in football's biggest competition during his recor... Read More


G7 leaders discuss AI risks before Macron hosts Trump at Versailles

France, June 17 -- The three-day summit of the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States has focused intensely on Trump's deal to end the war with Iran and effort... Read More


France ramps up fight against tiger mosquitoes after record outbreaks

France, June 17 -- The tiger mosquito, known scientifically as Aedes albopictus, can transmit dengue, Zika and chikungunya. First detected in mainland France in 2004, it is now present across most of ... Read More


Trump heads to Versailles as Macron faces row over lavish reception

France, June 17 -- The G7 summit ends on Wednesday 17 June, but Macron and his American counterpart are not parting ways immediately. The two presidents are due to meet again at Versailles for a recep... Read More


France grants reparations to children uprooted from Reunion Island

France, June 17 -- The French parliament gave final approval to the bill on Tuesday after a unanimous vote in the Senate, following an earlier vote in the National Assembly. The legislation creates a... Read More


Mbappe breaks records as France see off spirited Senegal

France, June 17 -- Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe took his World Cup goals tally to 14, just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose, as Bradley Barcola also struck to help Les Bleus secure all t... Read More


Child sexual abuse commission urges France to speed up reforms

France, June 16 -- The review, seen by RFI, found that two thirds of the 82 recommendations issued by Ciivise in November 2023 to fight child sexual abuse were not "fully effective". They include mea... Read More


How state violence and intimidation continue to haunt Mozambique's opposition

France, June 16 -- Sandy alleys wind through Intaca, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of Maputo where homes are built from bare concrete blocks and corrugated metal sheets. Heavy rain has left some of... Read More


France shuts down dozen Israeli stands at defence trade show

France, June 16 -- Tensions have persisted in French-Israeli relations, with France recognising Palestinian statehood last year and two far-right Israeli ministers banned from entering the country in ... Read More


France powers ahead in AI development, with more funding, public service tools

France, June 16 -- The French prime minister said France's responsibility must be to "protect its sovereignty" and "strengthen public services" in the race to develop digital technology. "We cannot a... Read More