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Senegal's President Faye: Macky Sall best candidate 'to fight for Africa' at UN

France, Sept. 25 -- Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday, Faye rejected suggestions that Sall has little chance of succeeding António Guterres, whose term ... Read More


Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria start quest for AFCON 2027

France, Sept. 25 -- Morocco were awarded the 2025 title after Senegal were stripped of the crown for walking off the pitch without the referee's permission during the final in Rabat. They play host on... Read More


French authorities investigate racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner

France, Sept. 25 -- Riner, a multiple Olympic and world champion judoka, is one of French sport's most popular figures. During an interview with sports television show Stade 2 last week, he said he w... Read More


French authorities investigate racist abuse of judo star Teddy Riner

France, Sept. 25 -- Riner, a multiple Olympic and world champion judoka, is one of French sport's most popular figures. During an interview with sports television show Stade 2 last week, he said he w... Read More


Cote d'Ivoire outfox Ghana on Renard's return in Afcon 2027 qualifier

France, Sept. 25 -- The 20-year-old Brighton midfielder Malick Yalcouye scored on his international debut just before half time at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. Franck Kessie doubled the advantage ... Read More


Zidane stresses role as second fiddle to France players ahead of Turkey clash

France, Sept. 25 -- Zidane was the creative heart of the France teams that won the 1998 World Cup and the European Championship in 2000. Feted as one of the outstanding players of his generation, he ... Read More


Live: Pope leads vespers at Notre-Dame ahead of Stade de France youth vigil

France, Sept. 25 -- A huge prayer vigil will be held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis this evening. Some 80,000 people aged 17 to 35 are expected for a night of worship music and conversation wit... Read More


Live: Pope Leo XIV uses Elysee speech to warn of a 'paradise of machines'

France, Sept. 25 -- He also called on France to remain a "tireless builder of peace" in Europe, and praised the rebirth of Notre-Dame as a symbol of "hope regained". More details in our live blog: Pu... Read More


Live: Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for first papal state visit in 18 years

France, Sept. 25 -- ► Leo XIV is due to land at Orly airport, south of Paris, at 10am, where Emmanuel Macron will welcome him at the start of a four-day visit to France running from Friday to Mo... Read More


Live: Unesco hails pope as 'indispensable' AI partner

France, Sept. 25 -- Unesco director-general Khaled El-Enany has called the pope an "indispensable partner" in the global conversation on AI. More details in our live blog: Published by HT Digital Con... Read More