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Could human urine help cut France's dependence on imported fertilisers?

France, June 20 -- At a collection point in Chatillon, just south of Paris, Bruno Rakedjian unscrews the cap of a five-litre jerry can and inserts a plastic tube which then pumps the yellow liquid con... Read More


Paraguay's Almiron sees red for covering his mouth under new Fifa rule

France, June 20 -- Referee Ivan Barton dismissed the 32-year-old in first-half stoppage time after the midfielder appeared to direct a comment at Turkey's Mert Muldur. In April, world football's gove... Read More


France braces for 'hottest days ever recorded' in second heatwave of 2026

France, June 20 -- France's weather service placed 60 of the country's 101 departments on orange heatwave alert - its second-highest warning - throughout Saturday and Sunday. Ten north-central depart... Read More


France issues unprecedented weather warning as heatwave intensifies

France, June 20 -- France's weather service has placed 35 of the country's 101 departments on red alert for heat from midday Sunday, the highest number to date to be put on its maximum warning. The a... Read More


'We need more athletes to speak out': the future of sport in a warming world

France, June 20 -- Formerly in charge of sports and sustainability at France's Ministry of Sports and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) France, Besson now advises French sports federations, insurance comp... Read More


United States beat Australia to advance to World Cup knockout stages

France, June 20 -- Australia defender Cameron Burgess stabbed the ball into his own net after 11 minutes to give the US the lead at the Seattle Stadium. US defender Alex Freeman added the second just... Read More


'United front' on slavery reparations after historic summit in Ghana

France, June 20 -- The three-day summit at Osu Castle in Accra, which ended on Friday, brought together African countries and descendants of enslaved people in the Caribbean, as well as other internat... Read More


Paris arms fair showcases weapons of future amid Europe's push to rearm

France, June 20 -- Organisers of the Eurosatory defence show said the 2026 edition, which took place from 15 to 19 June, showcased the rise of drones and the integration of artificial intelligence int... Read More


Scotland fans work their World Cup magic on Boston

France, June 20 -- "I remember coming back from school and watching Brazil v Scotland with my brother," said the 43-year-old in Boston on the morning of Scotland's second match at the 2026 World Cup. ... Read More


Mexico claims spot in World Cup last-32 to set up last day scramble for glory

France, June 19 -- Luis Romo scored the only goal of the game at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. The victory gave Mexico six points and automatic qualification for the last 32. Following South Afr... Read More