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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


Polls open in Israel as Netanyahu faces close contest after three years of war

France, Oct. 27 -- Some 7.3 million people are eligible to vote in an election shaped by questions over security, accountability and the country's future direction. The last published opinion polls pu... Read More


France's Macron vows to stand firm against disorder during visit to Marseille

France, Oct. 27 -- "We're not backing down," said Macron during a visit to Marseille in southern France. "We will continue to stand firm this Saturday." Macron, who admitted that police chiefs failed... Read More


Senegal PM vows to sort out economic problems as 2026 Youth Olympics Games loom

France, Oct. 26 -- Pastef MPs refused last Friday to vote for the supplementary budget law in the the National Assembly's finance and budgetary control committee. They say ordinary Senegalese people ... Read More