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French farmers contend with drop in demand for organic food

France, March 21 -- A drop in demand for organic food in France is raising difficult questions for the country's organic farmers. A new law passed in March maintained organic farming targets, but crit... Read More


Migrant deaths hit new record in 2024 with at least 8,938 lives lost

France, March 21 -- At least 8,938 people died while attempting to migrate to another country in 2024- marking the deadliest year on record for migrants worldwide, the UN said on Friday. The Internat... Read More


Two die from chikungunya as virus spreads on France's Reunion Island

France, March 21 -- A mosquito-borne disease called chikungunya has killed two elderly people on France's Reunion Island, local authorities said on Friday. An 86-year-old and a 96-year-old died last ... Read More


Flights diverted after fire at London power station shuts Heathrow

France, March 21 -- Flights were diverted to airports in France, Ireland and Germany on Friday after a fire at an electricity substation in west London forced a full-day shutdown of Heathrow, Europe's... Read More


Sudan army reclaims Presidential Palace in major gain against rebels

France, March 21 -- Sudan's army said it recaptured the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Friday after a fierce battle. "Our forces completely ... Read More


The impact of lockdown on young people in France, five years after Covid crisis

France, March 21 -- On 17 March, 2020, France implemented its first nationwide lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. What followed was a two-month period of strict confinemen... Read More


Road to 2026: Cote d'Ivoire boss Fae calls for vigilance in World Cup qualfiers

France, March 21 -- Cote d'Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae warned his squad to maintain their focus as they search for six points over the next five days in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and ... Read More


What is International Francophonie Day?

France, March 20 -- Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day - or, in the spirit of the day,Journee internationale de la francophonie -celebrates the French language, spoken by more than 321 m... Read More


Zimbabwe's Coventry elected as head of International Olympic Committee

France, March 20 -- Seven-time Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry was elected on Thursday as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The 41-year-old Zimbabwean was chosen after the fir... Read More


Military chiefs gather in UK to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force

France, March 20 -- Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeepi... Read More