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Rigged diesel cars caused 16,000 deaths in France, study says

France, May 29 -- Diesel engines fitted with illegal software to cheat pollution tests have caused 16,000 deaths in France since 2009, according to the first study to calculate the human cost of the "... Read More


Fils fights off Munar in five-set thriller to reach third round at French Open

France, May 29 -- France's top player Arthur Fils reached the third round at the French Open for the first time on Thursday following a five-set thriller with the Spaniard Jaume Munar. Fils won 7-6, ... Read More


French Open: Sinner brings down curtain on Gasquet's career

France, May 29 -- Top seed Jannik Sinner eased past French veteran Richard Gasquet in straight sets on Thursday to move into the third round at the French Open and send his opponent into retirement. ... Read More


Von der Leyen calls for 'independent Europe' as she receives Charlemagne Prize

France, May 29 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received one of Europe's highest honours for her role in steering the European Union through turbulent times. In her acceptance... Read More


Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 4: Defending champions chomp

France, May 29 -- Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz both moved into the third round and tournament organisers embraced Day 3's criticism over the constant scheduling of the men in the night session match... Read More


'Towering giant ofKenyan letters' author Ngugi wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

France, May 29 -- Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died, his daughter announced on Wednesday evening. With his focus on post-colonial identity, he was considered one of East Africa's greatest liter... Read More


Alcaraz overcomes second set blip to advance to third round at French Open

France, May 29 -- Carlos Alcaraz continued the defence of his crown on Wednesday with a win in four sets over Fabian Maroszan from Hungary. Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev in last year's final, ra... Read More


Swiatek annihilates Raducanu to reach third round at French Open

France, May 29 -- Defending champion Iga Swiatek powered her way past Emma Raducanu on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the French Open. The 23-year-old Pole, who is seeking a fifth title i... Read More


French surgeon handed maximum 20-year term in paedophilia trial

France, May 28 -- A French court has sentenced Joel Le Scouarnec, the former surgeon who admitted sexually abusing hundreds of patients, mostly children, to the maximum 20 years in jail. The trial has... Read More


Macron courts Jakarta, offers Indonesia 'third way' in regional power play

France, May 28 -- French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Indonesia is part of France's ongoing efforts to increase its engagement in Southeast Asia and pursue a strategic role as a balancing powe... Read More