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Haiti earthquake survivor prepares to make history at Winter Paralympics

France, March 12 -- "I'm making history as the first Haitian and also the first standing Caribbean at the Winter Paralympics," he said, adding: "Yeah, it's a lot of responsibility..." Etienne, who lo... Read More


War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

France, March 12 -- Images from Bahrain showed thick smoke rising after a strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq, with residents told to stay inside and close their windows. Drones caused damage again at K... Read More


'If the Strait of Hormuz were to remain closed, we would face a major crisis'

France, March 12 -- Speaking as the conflict entered its 12th day, Lombard said rising energy prices and market volatility were already fuelling fears of inflation and weaker growth around the world. ... Read More


French UN aid worker among three killed in DRC drone strike

France, March 12 -- Karine Buisset, 54, died on Wednesday after a missile hit her home in the Himbi district, a neighbourhood home to expatriates, aid workers and humanitarian organisation headquarter... Read More


Climate watchdog urges France to set roadmap to phase out fossil fuels

France, March 12 -- The High Council for the Climate (HCC) - an independent advisory body created in 2019 to assess government climate policy - on Thursday published its opinion on France's ... Read More


Senegalese MPs vote to double jail terms for same-sex relations

France, March 12 -- "Homosexuals will no longer breathe in this country," said MP Diaraye Ba during a debate on the bill. To applause from some of her colleagues, she added: "Homosexuals will no long... Read More


War disrupts fertiliser supplies and puts food security at risk

France, March 12 -- A third of fertiliser shipped by sea comes from the region and cannot make it to the global market as Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. That has sent global fertil... Read More


France's local elections: who are the contenders in the battle for Paris?

France, March 12 -- Paris has around 2.1 million inhabitants and some 1.4 million of them are registered to vote in France's local elections on 15 and 22 March. Winning Paris is a big prize - and car... Read More


Champions League: Super sub Kvaratskhelia bags a late brace as PSG crush Chelsea

France, March 12 -- The 25-year-old Georgian entered the fray in the 62nd minute for Desire Doue. The France international was hooked shortly after allowing Pedro Neto to dispossess him and power dow... Read More


Champions League: super sub Kvaratskhelia bags late brace as PSG crush Chelsea

France, March 12 -- The 25-year-old Georgian replaced France international Desire Doue, who was hooked shortly after allowing Pedro Neto to dispossess him and power down the left wing to set up E... Read More