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France's Fontainebleau forest faces long road to recover after wildfires

France, July 21 -- More than 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau Forest have been left scorched by two major fires, devastating habitats and raising concerns over the long-term future of one of Europe... Read More


France's controversial Ripost public disorder law faces final test

France, July 20 -- The bill was introduced in March by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, and aims to curb public order issues including violence in stadiums, illegal street races, fireworks and th... Read More


Spain crowned world champions as France miss out and England claim bronze

France, July 20 -- Ferran Torres' extra-time strike separated the sides in a gruff encounter at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The 1-0 victory was Spain's second trium... Read More


Spain squeeze the life out of Argentina to take away big new World Cup

France, July 20 -- Ferran Torres' extra-time strike separated the sides in a gruff encounter at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The 1-0 victory was Spain's second trium... Read More


US slaps new sanctions on Sudan after chlorine gas deployment claims

France, July 20 -- The latest sanctions, which came into effect on Monday, restrict Sudan's access to US financing and exports and ban Sudanese state-owned airlines from using US airspace. The US Sta... Read More


Burnham becomes the UK's seventh PM in a decade after Starmer resigns

France, July 20 -- Burnham became Britain's new prime minister on Monday after King Charles III formally asked him to form a government at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony, known as "kissing hands", m... Read More


France welcomes Gabon's Oligui as mineral and military ties defy wider rift in Africa

France, July 20 -- Oligui Nguema, on his second official visit to France, will be joined by an 80-strong delegation of business chiefs and political officials. Gabon presidency spokesperson Theophane... Read More


Hungary PM proposes former chess champion Judit Polgar for president

France, July 20 -- "Our country needs unity, peace and a president of whom all Hungarians can be proud," Peter Magyar said in a Facebook post, adding that he will meet with Polgar on Monday to ask her... Read More


France skipper Mbappe claims place in World Cup legend with second 'golden boot'

France, July 20 -- Mbappe picked up the accolade for leading marksman for the first time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The then 23-year-old scored five goals in France's surge to the final. In the... Read More


Torres' extra-time strike seals Spain's second World Cup as Argentina finish with 10 men

France, July 20 -- It was his first goal of the tournament. "Honestly, I cannot believe it," said the 26-year-old Barcelona forward. "I did not think too much when the ball came to me, I shot with al... Read More