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Landslide at DR Congo coltan mine kills more than 200, including children

France, March 5 -- The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reported more than 200 deaths, including those of around 70 children, in a statement released on Wednesday evening by the Mi... Read More


French finance chiefs try to allay fears of big spike in petrol pump prices

France, March 5 -- Economy Minister Roland Lescure met fuel suppliers at the finance ministry In Paris a day after conceding increases of a few cents at petrol stations around the country. "It's norm... Read More


French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

France, March 5 -- Economy Minister Roland Lescure met fuel suppliers at the finance ministry in Paris to discuss the situation after acknowledging that petrol prices could rise by a few cents at stat... Read More


Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran amid deepening rift

France, March 5 -- Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defiantly repeated calls of "no to the war" on Wednesday after the weekend US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the regional conflict,... Read More


Toulouse shock Marseille and Nice oust Lorient to reach Coupe de France semis

France, March 5 -- At the Velodrome on Wednesday night, Toulouse drew 2-2 with Marseille after extra-time. But they won the penalty shootout 4-3 to hand a blow to the new Marseille boss Habib Beye. ... Read More


Military bases and trade routes leave Africa exposed to war fallout

France, March 5 -- The continent is "structurally exposed" to the Middle East war, said Hubert Kinkoh, senior researcher at the CARPO think tank. "Energy imports, foreign military bases, and its prox... Read More


Ukrainian refugees face uncertain future as Poland scraps special status

France, March 5 -- Four years after Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine began, support from European neighbours along its border is weakening. In Poland, the wave of solidarity seen in February ... Read More


How the war in Iran is testing Europe's US military base network

France, March 4 -- Tens of thousands of US troops are stationed across Europe on around 50 bases - a presence that dates back to the period after the Second World War, when Washington chose to keep fo... Read More


EU unveils 'Made in Europe' rules in bid to stem industrial decline

France, March 4 -- "What I am presenting you today is more than just a change in procedures, it is a change in doctrine," European Commission vice president for industrial strategy, Stephane Sejourne,... Read More


French star Wembanyama muscles another NBA prize into growing collection

France, March 4 -- Boston Celtics guard Derrick White earned the honour in the Eastern Conference. It is the first time that 22-year-old Wembanyama has won the player of the month award. NBA analysts... Read More