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France-UK deal linked to seven-year low in Channel migrant crossings

France, Sept. 2 -- Successive British governments have struggled to curb the rise in small boat crossings, which have become an increasingly contentious issue among voters since they began to increase... Read More


Macron opens Bayeux Tapestry exhibition before first Burnham talks

France, Sept. 2 -- The tapestry left France for the first time in more than 900 years when it was moved to London in July. Macron backed its loan to the British Museum, where it will be displayed unti... Read More


French clubs cash in as Ligue 1 transfer window comes to a close

France, Sept. 2 -- Champions Paris Saint-Germain were the most active of the top-flight outfits. Following a successful defence of both their Ligue 1 and Champions League titles, they sold €280... Read More


French schools start new year in shadow of summer cyberattack

France, Sept. 1 -- Teachers returned to work on Monday to prepare for la rentree - France's annual back-to-school return after the summer holidays - but digital services remain restricted in parts of ... Read More


DRC school year begins amid Ebola, strikes and conflict

France, Sept. 1 -- Across most of the Democratic Republic of Congo, schools were due to reopen for in-person classes on 1 September, with the government also reiterating that public primary education ... Read More


No more Messi nights for Argentina as skipper says adios to national squad

France, Sept. 1 -- "Thank you for bringing so much joy to millions of football fans," said Infantino, who handed Messi a runners-up medal following his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain on 19 July at the Met... Read More


From labels to Netflix, how Quebec's fight to protect French collides with US trade

France, Sept. 1 -- Prime Minister Mark Carney instructed Canadian negotiators to walk away from trade talks in Washington on 21 August after the two sides failed to reach a deal. The breakdown centred... Read More


Russia's return to G20 talks unsettles Europe as Iran and trade tensions loom

France, Sept. 1 -- Holding the G20's rotating presidency, the United States is hosting finance ministers and central bank governors from the world's major economies in North Carolina, with tensions ov... Read More


French tennis star Fils bemoans lack of energy in US Open first round flop

France, Sept. 1 -- Fils, who had taken the first set 6-4, served for the second set against the 28-year-old Greek at 5-3 up. But he fluffed the opportunity. Tsitsipas then held serve to level at 5-5 ... Read More


Ukraine air defences top agenda as EU ministers meet in Ireland

France, Sept. 1 -- Defence ministers are meeting in County Wicklow, south of Dublin, on Tuesday, followed by talks between EU foreign ministers on Wednesday, with Ukraine's new acting defence minister... Read More