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Europe's quick-fit spacesuit to be tested aboard ISS by France's Adenot

France, Feb. 16 -- The prototype, known as the EuroSuit, is designed to protect astronauts inside spacecraft while making suits faster and easier to put on. The project brings together the French Nat... Read More


Former French culture minister's offices raided in Epstein files fallout

France, Feb. 16 -- The national financial prosecutor's office said it had opened a preliminary investigation into alleged aggravated tax fraud and money laundering involving Jack Lang and his daughter... Read More


France's Desloges embraces role as second fiddle to cross-country maestro Klaebo

France, Feb. 16 -- "I've been telling everyone that I've been training hard for these races," said the 23-year-old. "Here's a second silver so I'm clearly at a high level. Another silver gives me the ... Read More


Ghana seeks formal UN acknowledgement of African slave trade injustice

France, Feb. 16 -- The resolution is to be submitted to the United Nations member states in March, as a "declaration on the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialised enslavement of Africans,... Read More


Killing of far-right activist triggers turmoil across French political spectrum

France, Feb. 16 -- Quentin, a 23-year-old mathematics student linked to the far-right collective Nemesis, died after being severely beaten during clashes in the city of Lyon on Thursday evening. Neme... Read More


France's rugby players tackle next stage of Grand Slam quest at 2026 Six Nations

France, Feb. 16 -- On 5 February, Fabien Galthie's side thrashed Ireland 36-14 in Paris and on Sunday night they obliterated Wales 54-12 in Cardiff to take a four-point lead over Scotland in the compe... Read More


Record flooding across France as storms fall on saturated ground

France, Feb. 16 -- Authorities are warning of a "widespread flood event" across France, according to the national flood monitoring service Vigicrues. Soil moisture levels are at unprecedented levels,... Read More


French minister in Algeria to ease relations, while journalist remains jailed

France, Feb. 16 -- Nuñez is in Algeria Monday and Tuesday to discuss security, migration and the case of jailed French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, in a visit seen as a step toward easin... Read More


Europe confronts 'new nuclear reality' as Macron signals broader deterrence role

France, Feb. 15 -- With Russia's war in Ukraine fuelling fears of a wider threat and uncertainty lingering over Washington's long-term security commitments, the debate over nuclear deterrence has move... Read More


Childcare solution springs up for Nairobi's market trader mothers

France, Feb. 15 -- Just after sunrise, Miriam Otieno lifts her two-year-old son on to her back and locks the door of her one-room house in Nairobi's Eastlands. By 7am she will be at a stall in the mar... Read More