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Macron seeks €36bn boost in French defence spending by 2030

France, Jan. 15 -- Speaking at the Istres-Le Tube Air Base in southern France, where he delivered his New Year's address to the military, Macron said France needed to move faster. "To be powerful in ... Read More


France's Sophie Adenot to spend nine months on ISS after medical evacuation

France, Jan. 15 -- NASA said Adenot's Epsilon mission, originally planned for mid-February, could now launch as early as 8 February from Florida. The space agency also confirmed the mission will last ... Read More


French firm part of global quest to build quantum computers

France, Jan. 15 -- The company has already built two quantum computers that use photons - particles of light, to encode and process information, setting it apart from competitors relying on other quan... Read More


Brussels lays out €90bn loan for Ukraine with military focus

France, Jan. 15 -- Around two-thirds of the funds, about €60 billion euros, will be used to support Kyiv's military, while the remaining €30 billion euros will cover general budget needs, ... Read More


Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up Senegal final at Cup of Nations

France, Jan. 15 -- A game dominated by the hosts from the outset ended 0-0 after 30 minutes of extra-time. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved shootout strikes from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi ... Read More


Burkina Faso football chiefs sack coach Traor for failure at Cup of Nations

France, Jan. 15 -- Traore's charges finished the group stages in second place behind Algeria following victories over Sudan and Equatorial Guinea. That spot advanced them to a last-16 game against th... Read More


Mane's strike sends Senegal past Egypt into Cup of Nations final

France, Jan. 15 -- Sadio Mane's strike 12 minutes from time settled the match at theStade Ibn-Batouta. Senegal will play the winners of the second semi-final in Rabat between Morocco and Nigeria. Sen... Read More


Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes Greenland

France, Jan. 15 -- "If the sovereignty of a European ally were affected, the cascading consequences would be unprecedented," Macron told a cabinet meeting, according to government spokeswomanMaud Breg... Read More


'He represents a population desperate for change', Bobi Wine's lawyer tells RFI

France, Jan. 15 -- RFI: For the opposition, and in particular for Bobi Wine, this electoral campaign has been very difficult. How would you describe it? Robert Amsterdam:Let's be really clear: this i... Read More


European military mission set to begin in Greenland

France, Jan. 15 -- US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vital for US security. France, Sweden, Germany and Norway anno... Read More