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Volvic to appeal after French court rules green claims were misleading

France, June 30 -- The ruling, handed down by the Paris Judicial Court on 23 June, was welcomed on Monday as a "landmark" decision by the French consumer association CLCV. Danone - the French food an... Read More


South Africa braces for violence as anti-migrant marches reach boiling point

France, June 30 -- Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals. The protests have been mobilised by a loose coalition o... Read More


French justice system to re-examine 88,000 child abuse claims

France, June 30 -- "We went from 70,000 to 88,000 complaints involving children" recorded by investigative services, of which "7,452 concern crimes (...) where the alleged perpetrator is known," Darma... Read More


Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

France, June 30 -- Co-hosts Mexico meanwhile bid to continue their journey in front of a fervent crowd at the Estadio Azteca when they take on Ecuador. The Swedish defence is bracing to face not only... Read More


Macron hosts Oman sultan for talks on toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

France, June 29 -- The two leaders are to reaffirm the need to ease tensions in the region and discuss maritime security, calling for "free and unconditional" passage through the strategic waterway, a... Read More


Uganda's army chief orders shutdown of country's biggest media group

France, June 29 -- The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has condemned what it called a flagrant attack on media freedom, demanding the "immediate reopening of these media houses". It added tha... Read More


Anti-independence parties make gains in New Caledonia provincial poll

France, June 29 -- The poll - the first provincial election since 2019 - took place peacefully under tight security, more than two years after deadly unrest shook the archipelago. Turnout stood at 63.... Read More


Israel formally recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to Turkey

France, June 29 -- "A historic decision: the Israeli government has unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's proposal to recognise the Armenian genocide," the foreign ministry said in a sta... Read More


French journalist Gleizes marks one year in Algerian prison as RSF renews appeal

France, June 29 -- 37-year-old Gleizes, who contributes to the magazines So Foot and Society, was sentenced on 29 June 2025 to seven years in prison for "glorifying terrorism". He had been arrested i... Read More


South Africa coach Broos urges squad to savour achievements at 2026 World Cup

France, June 29 -- Stephen Eustaquio scored in second half stoppage time at the Los Angeles Stadium to send the co hosts into the last-16 for the first time. "Nobody expected us to be in the second r... Read More