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First contact: Uzbekistan's rise to the global stage

France, June 2 -- Fittingly for a team nicknamed "Asian Italy", a reference to their blue and white kit and defensive style of play, Uzbekistan will be coached at their first World Cup by former Italy... Read More


EU tightens migration rules, eyes strategic enlargement in Balkans

France, June 2 -- The agreement, struck on Monday between European lawmakers and member states, comes as Brussels is also looking eastwards with renewed urgency. At a Western Balkans summit in Monten... Read More


Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records

France, June 2 -- Neuer said auf Wiedersehen to Die Mannschaft, as the German national team is nicknamed, after the European Championship in 2024. "Anyone who knows me knows that I didn't take this d... Read More


France bans Israeli offensive weapons on Europe's largest arms trade show

France, June 2 -- "Only Israeli exhibitors presenting anti-ballistic and air defence systems are authorised," said Charles Beaudouin, president of COGES Events, responding to an Israeli defence minist... Read More


Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

France, June 2 -- According to the Confederation of African Football (Caf), which oversees the sport on the continent, Morocco will go into the 2026 World Cup as African champions. The match sheet fr... Read More


French health minister promises fast track access to mental health for youth

France, June 2 -- If a school doctor, nurse or psychologist identifies a student in distress, with a risk of self-harm or harm to others, "they will be able to contact local healthcare professionals t... Read More


Cattelan's famous taped banana stolen from French museum

France, June 2 -- The Pompidou-Metz museum, a branch of the Pompidou Centre in Paris, said the banana, famously taped to a wall as part of the Italian artist's provocative work, was noticed missing by... Read More


Gulf states arrested over 1,000 for Iran war social media posts: Amnesty

France, June 2 -- In a statement released on Monday, the human rights organisation accused members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Saudi... Read More


France weighs tougher safeguards against child abuse in schools

France, June 1 -- The legislation was drafted following a parliamentary inquiry into allegations of violence and sexual abuse at the private Notre-Dame-de-Betharram school near Pau, where former pupil... Read More


Court rejects Rwanda €115mn claim against Britain over migrant deal

France, June 1 -- Judges from the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague ruled that Britain was not liable for two years of outstanding costs from the scheme that was shelved in 2024. In 2... Read More