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Alcaraz loss in Shanghai confirms Zverev as end-of-year tennis world number one

France, Oct. 14 -- Zverev, the world number two, was already on course to reach the top of the ATP rankings for the first time, as world number one Jannik Sinner is out injured. Carlos Alcaraz's defe... Read More


Former Arsenal boss Wenger touted as challenger to Infantino as Fifa boss

France, Oct. 14 -- British newspapers The Times, reported that Wenger, 76, who is Fifa's chief of global football development, had been approached by senior figures in football about standing against ... Read More


France braces for fresh school protests as student movement tests momentum

France, Oct. 13 -- Following several school blockades on Monday morning, students are planning a "fifth act" of protests on Tuesday, in what could prove a decisive moment for a movement that the gover... Read More


France intercepts Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in operation off Reunion Island

France, Oct. 13 -- President Macron confirmed on Monday that French forces intercepted the DF Peak, a Benin-flagged tanker included on the European Union's sanctions list as part of efforts to disrupt... Read More


Ex-DRC president Kabila to lead new 'politico-military' alliance with M23 rebels

France, Oct. 13 -- The alliance was unveiled on Monday at a joint press conference at Kabila's residence in Goma - the main city in eastern DRC which has been under M23 control since January 2025. Th... Read More


EU cautious over Trump's 'energy ceasefire' as Russia continues Ukraine attacks

France, Oct. 13 -- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas struck a cautious note on Monday, saying Brussels wanted to see clear evidence that Moscow intended to respect the proposed halt to attacks on en... Read More


Glucksmann wins French left primary to run as alternative to Melenchon

France, Oct. 12 -- Glucksmann, 46, a European lawmaker who leads the centre-left Place Publique party, won Sunday's primary in the first round of voting with 66 percent of the 120,787 votes cast. Soc... Read More


Chinese carmakers descend on Paris as battle for European market intensifies

France, Oct. 12 -- The Chinese presence will be twice as large as in 2024, with established manufacturers such as BYD and Chery joined by newcomers including Aito and Avatr. Chinese brands are gainin... Read More


Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia's relations with Russia 'can no longer be the same'

France, Oct. 12 -- Armenia's relationship with Russia "can no longer be the same as it was before", Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told RFI in an exclusive interview in Yerevan, as his government seek... Read More


Activists urge Senegal to halt LGBT crackdown as Youth Olympic Games near

France, Oct. 12 -- The fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will take place in Senegal's capital, Dakar, between 31 October and 13 November. It will feature nearly 3,000 athletes aged 17 and under... Read More