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EU approves tougher migration rules in latest push to tighten borders

France, Oct. 2 -- The talks in Luxembourg were EU ministers' first in-person meeting since this summer's migrant rush to Ceuta tested European border security. The influx of 70,000 migrants crossing ... Read More


Zidane says 'no regrets' over World Cup headbutt as France prepare to meet Italy

France, Oct. 2 -- "The images always remind me of it," said Zidane, as France prepared to take on Italy at the Stade de France in their third match of the 2027 Nations League. "They're shown over and... Read More


From London to Les Bleus: Olise proves his potential in Zidane's new wave

France, Oct. 2 -- In France's second match of the group stage of the Uefa Nations League on Monday, his scorching surge from inside his own half left four of Belgium's finest defenders on the deck and... Read More


France closes 400 schools as student unrest over conditions continues

France, Oct. 2 -- Around 400 of France's 3,700 secondary schools were closed on Friday on the orders of police prefects, with many schools switching to online lessons. Education Minister Edouard Geff... Read More


More than half of Europe exposed to extreme heat stress this summer

France, Oct. 2 -- Europe - the world's fastest-warming continent - endured a succession of heatwaves fuelled by climate change this summer. Beginning unusually early in the year, these extreme weather... Read More


Europe hit by four of its 10 worst heatwaves in a single summer

France, Oct. 2 -- Fuelled by climate change, Europe - the fastest-warming continent in the world - endured a succession of heatwaves that began unusually early in the year, breaking temperature record... Read More


Kenya breaks ground on $16bn refinery as environmental concerns grow

France, Oct. 1 -- Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote joined Kenyan President William Ruto and several African leaders on Wednesday to break ground on the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery at the ... Read More


Nuremberg trials: 'When you see these people in the dock, the world changes'

France, Oct. 1 -- The Nuremberg trials concluded by sentencing 12 Nazi defendants to death and seven to periods of imprisonment ranging from 10 years to life. Prior to this, international law dealt p... Read More


'Absolutely nothing' justifies arrest of Niger journalist, rights expert tells RFI

France, Oct. 1 -- Kaka, a prominent figure in Nigerien journalism and a former RFI correspondent, has spent more than three decades reporting from the country. He was previously imprisoned in Niamey ... Read More


Infantino loses Swiss backing for campaign to remain Fifa chief

France, Oct. 1 -- Swiss-born Infantino was elected Fifa president in February 2016 and had been expected to sweep to a fourth and final term at elections next March, until a failed bid to allow privat... Read More