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France confirms dates for 2027 presidential election

France, July 1 -- The government chose the later timetable over an earlier option of 11 and 25 April after consultations between the Interior Ministry and political parties, with school holidays among... Read More


Mali's shifting alliances fuel a deepening cycle of civilian suffering, HWR says

France, July 1 -- In a new report title Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting published at the end of June, the human rights NGO examines abuses committed in the country by the Group for the Suppor... Read More


Mali's war on civilians deepens as alliances shift, HRW says

France, July 1 -- In a new report titled Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting, published at the end of June, the human rights NGO examines abuses committed in the country by the Group for the Supp... Read More


Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

France, July 1 -- Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time in the last-32 tie watched by 80,663 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after France had already hit the ... Read More


Sudan's RSF accused of crimes against humanity in El Fasher

France, July 1 -- The global rights organisation called for an immediate nationwide ceasefire and the deployment of an international force to protect civilians after documenting killings, torture, rap... Read More


Sudan's RSF paramilitaries accused of crimes against humanity in El Fasher

France, July 1 -- The global rights organisation called for an immediate nationwide ceasefire and the deployment of an international force to protect civilians after documenting killings, torture, rap... Read More


Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show

France, July 1 -- The delicate tapestry will be transported from its usual home in northern France, but the precise arrangements are being kept secret as heritage experts and artists have fretted that... Read More


South Africa protesters confront migrant homes during nationwide marches

France, July 1 -- Widespread demonstrations were accompanied by isolated violence and arrests, while organisers renewed calls for mass deportations and vowed to keep up pressure on the government. Po... Read More


World's oceans record hottest June ever as new El Nino takes hold

France, July 1 -- Global average sea surface temperatures reached 20.98C in June, breaking the previous records set in 2023 and 2024, the European Union's Copernicus Marine Service said. The first si... Read More


Volvic to appeal after French court rules green claims were misleading

France, June 30 -- The ruling, handed down by the Paris Judicial Court on 23 June, was welcomed on Monday as a "landmark" decision by the French consumer association CLCV. Danone - the French food an... Read More