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Former Congolese president Kabila sentenced to death for war crimes

France, Oct. 1 -- Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia on Tuesday by a military court in Kinshasa. The court found him guilty of treason, war ... Read More


Morocco rocked by fourth day of Gen Z-led protests over public services

France, Oct. 1 -- Youth-led protests in Morocco demanding better health care and education turned violent on Tuesday night as clashes broke out with security forces in several cities, marking the four... Read More


French Open organisers rally behind line judges for 2026 tournament

France, Sept. 30 -- Organisers of the French open tennis tournament have opted to keep faith with line judges for next year's competition. The decision to shun the technology of the Electronic Line C... Read More


Record marine heatwave drives surge of invasive species in Mediterranean

France, Sept. 30 -- Warming seas are accelerating the spread of invasive species that threaten marine life and fisheries, especially in the Mediterranean, the European Union's Copernicus Marine Servic... Read More


Tennis star Swiatek warns she might miss compulsory events to protect health

France, Sept. 30 -- World number two Iga Swiatek on Tuesday warned she might skip some of the top tennis events next season to protect her health. The 24-year-old Pole spoke of her concerns for her f... Read More


Axis Minerals, casualty of Guinea mining purge, demands $1 billion damages

France, Sept. 30 -- An Indian businessman is seeking $1 billion in damages from Guinea after losing his mining licence for a bauxite deposit in the Boffa region. Pankaj Oswal has requested arbitration... Read More


Axis Minerals, casualty of Guinea mining purge, demands $1bn damages

France, Sept. 30 -- An Indian businessman is seeking $1 billion in damages from Guinea after losing his mining licence for a bauxite deposit in the Boffa region. Pankaj Oswal has requested arbitration... Read More


Dati and Ghosn to stand trial over corruption and influence peddling

France, Sept. 30 -- French financial prosecutors announced Monday that Rachida Dati, the culture minister and leading centre-right candidate for Paris mayor, is set to face trial in September 2026 ove... Read More


Moldova's pro-EU ruling party wins majority in parliamentary elections

France, Sept. 29 -- With over 99.6 percent of ballots counted, Moldova's pro-EU ruling party has won Sunday's elections with more than 50 percent of the vote, official results showed on Monday. The P... Read More


Calls for reform as UN marks 80th anniversary amid conflict and division

France, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations' founding charter, which aimed "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war", came into effect 80 years ago this month. But as today's members wrap up... Read More