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France's first divorce law, a social revolution ahead of its time

France, Sept. 26 -- When France first legalised divorce on 20 September, 1792, it was revolution at its most intimate. The French Revolution had begun three years earlier and was overhauling customs ... Read More


Munich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044

France, Sept. 26 -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced Munich as the selection at a glitzy event hosted by the German Olympic Sports Confederation on Saturday. He said it was a "huge o... Read More


Volunteers step up to help Paris stamp out its cigarette butt problem

France, Sept. 26 -- Paris City Hall estimates that between 1.5 and 2 billion cigarette butts are discarded on the capital's streets each year, costing around €10 million annually to clean up. "... Read More


Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

France, Sept. 26 -- The waterway key to the world's oil supply is central to the conflict between the US and Iran, which is at a stalemate after nearly seven months, though new mediation efforts took ... Read More


Trump says he rejects Iran proposal on Strait of Hormuz

France, Sept. 26 -- "I reject their proposal," Trump told reporters outside the White House. "They want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they are losing so badly," he sai... Read More


Homes for Europe: can the EU's Affordable Housing Act deliver?

France, Sept. 26 -- In many major European cities, housing affordability has deteriorated sharply since 2020. House prices across the European Union have risen by more than 60 percent since 2013, whil... Read More


Nigeria prevail but Senegal draw on Vieira's debut in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

France, Sept. 26 -- In Uyo, 20-year-old George Ilenikhena scored on his Nigeria debut just before half-time to cancel out Ehsan Kari's 16th minute opener for Madagascar. Midway through the second-hal... Read More


China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

France, Sept. 26 -- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in Iran, and confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at inte... Read More


France skipper Mbappe strikes to successfully launch Zidane era as France boss

France, Sept. 26 -- Mbappe scored in the 56th minute in Izmit to quell Turkey's domination after the half-time break in the League A Group 1 opener. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker gathered Micha... Read More


France skipper Mbappe strikes to successfuly launch Zidane era as France boss

France, Sept. 26 -- Mbappe scored in the 56th minute in Izmit to quell Turkey's domination after the half-time break in the League A Group 1 opener. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker gathered Micha... Read More