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Chwalinska beats Shnaider to set up Andreeva clash in French Open women's final

France, June 5 -- The 24-year-old Pole won 7-6, 6-4 on centre court to progress to her first final on the senior tour. On Saturday afternoon, she will take on fellow first-time Grand Slam tournament ... Read More


France recognises role in pesticide harm across Caribbean islands

France, June 4 -- The lower house of parliament voted in favour of a bill saying "the state acknowledges its share of responsibility for the health-related, moral, environmental and economic harm suff... Read More


Wembanyama 'not worried' after Knicks stun Spurs in finals opener

France, June 4 -- The French superstar led San Antonio's scorers with 26 points but had a poor shooting night before ultimately being upstaged by the Knicks' Jalen Brunson. A relaxed Wembanyama was s... Read More


Lebanon war reopens old divisions as fears grow for country's unity

France, June 4 -- Months of fighting have devastated parts of southern Lebanon. Around 60 neighbourhoods have been completely destroyed, and Israel has established a de facto buffer zone covering 600 ... Read More


Israel strikes Lebanon after truce announcement

France, June 4 -- Israeli and Lebanese envoys held a fourth round of talks in Washington on Wednesday, agreeing to implement a ceasefire hinged on Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah halting its atta... Read More


Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi

France, June 4 -- Messi skippered La Albiceleste - "the White and Blue", as Argentina are nicknamed - to the trophy in the 2022 competition in Qatar following a penalty shootout win over France in the... Read More


French start-up Quobly raises €115m to build cheaper quantum computers

France, June 4 -- The funding round, announced on Wednesday, was led by state-backed investment bank Bpifrance, chipmaker STMicroelectronics and Sealsq. Quobly said the money would help it develop qu... Read More


Africa's finest: Tunisia eye first knockout place

France, June 4 -- A new last-32 round for the top two teams from the 12 groups and the eight best third-placed sides should give Tunisia a better chance of reaching the knockout stages. In six previo... Read More


First contact: Jordan's rise to the global stage

France, June 4 -- Jordan will take on 2022 World Cup winners Argentina in their inaugural trip to the 2026 World Cup. Fellow debutants Curacao could argue they have the tougher baptism as they face G... Read More


French MPs approve tougher cadmium limits despite government opposition

France, June 4 -- The draft law, adopted on Wednesday in the National Assembly by 144 votes to 22, sets out a faster timetable to reduce permitted cadmium levels in fertilisers used in agriculture. T... Read More