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Medical experts warn climate change is now a 'global health emergency'

France, Oct. 28 -- Some 3 million deaths between 2016 and 2023 can be attributed to global warming, according to the latest Lancet Countdown report, a global study of climate-related health risks. He... Read More


Spain high-speed train collision kills dozens, injures over 100

France, Oct. 28 -- Reporters on the scene in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha saw one train embedded into another after the second such accident to strike Spain this year. Some carriages were... Read More


French Senate toughens proposals to make rioters pay for damage

France, Oct. 28 -- The Senate passed the so-called "rioters pay" bill in the early hours of Wednesday by 229 votes to 105, having added several new penalties to the ones originally proposed. The bill... Read More


Iraqi court jails seven French nationals over Islamic State membership

France, Oct. 27 -- Six defendants received life sentences - equivalent to 20 years in prison under Iraqi law, according to the court ruling on Tuesday - after the judge commuted their death sentences,... Read More


Somalia reports deadly fighting with Al-Shabaab as both sides claim heavy losses

France, Oct. 27 -- The Somali defence ministry said on Tuesday that federal troops had killed 75 militants and wounded 56 others. The Al-Qaeda-linked insurgent group claimed it had killed 321 governme... Read More


Putellas and Kane win 2026 Ballon d'Or as PSG retain men's team of year prize

France, Oct. 27 -- Kane's success comes 70 years after the Blackpool and England winger Stanley Matthews won the inaugural trophy for the best player. Matthews was presented with his award in front o... Read More


PSG bosses hail club of the year success at 2026 Ballon d'Or awards

France, Oct. 27 -- PSG claimed the 2025 prize following a season in which they won the French Super Cup, the French Ligue 1 championship, the Coupe de France and their first Champions League title. D... Read More


French breast cancer patients challenge the Pink October 'party'

France, Oct. 27 -- Every October, pink ribbons return to lapels and shops and monuments are decked out in the colour, as Octobre Rose encourages screening for breast cancer and raises money for resear... Read More


France pledges admissions overhaul and education funding to ease protests

France, Oct. 27 -- Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced on Monday that the admissions system would undergo "substantial change" next year before being replaced in 2028. The governmen... Read More


France pledges university admissions overhaul and education funding to ease protests

France, Oct. 27 -- Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced on Monday that the admissions system would undergo "substantial change" next year before being replaced in 2028. The governmen... Read More