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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


Mexico advances to World Cup last 32 to set up final 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 of the 48-team tourna... Read More


'Trump is an aberration in US politics', former security adviser tells RFI

France, June 19 -- Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a deal on Wednesday intended to bring an end to the current US-Israeli conflict with the Islamic Republic. A two-month negotiat... Read More


Ghana summit charts path from 'recognition to action' on slavery reparations

France, June 19 -- The summit follows the adoption in March of a non-binding United Nations resolution, championed by Ghanaian President John Mahama, calling on countries involved in the slave trade t... Read More


Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

France, June 19 -- Burnham, a former government minister who has been Greater Manchester mayor since 2017, ensured his return to parliament by easily beating the hard-right Reform UK party's candidate... Read More


Ebola death toll in DRC and Uganda passes 200 as funding pledges fall short

France, June 19 -- At least 202 people are known to have died in DR Congo, according to Africa CDC's latest update, with another two deaths recorded in Uganda. With 894 confirmed cases so far, the cu... Read More


No lifting of UN sanctions on Iran without France's approval, FM says

France, June 19 -- Barrot said that the region will not achieve stability unless US talks with Iran address Tehran's ballistic missile programme and its support for allied groups. "We need a radical ... Read More


Al Qaeda-linked militants claim deadly attack on Niger airport

France, June 19 -- The attack began early on Thursday and lasted for several hours. Niger's defence minister said security forces repelled the assault, killing 22 attackers and arresting about 20 susp... Read More