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France calls Olympic gender testing a 'step backwards' as other nations support policy

France, March 27 -- France's Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said the test, which is banned under French law, "raises major concerns, as it specifically targets women by introducing a distinction that ... Read More


As high seas treaty takes shape, Galapagos proves that protection pays off

France, March 27 -- For decades, vast areas of ocean beyond national borders have been governed by weak and fragmented rules. These waters - known as the high seas - cover nearly half the planet and s... Read More


French former police officer arrested in Portugal over suspected double homicide

France, March 27 -- Cedric Prizzon, a one-time member of the Paris police and former rugby league youth international, is suspected of killing two women whose bodies were found buried in the Serr... Read More


Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil

France, March 27 -- Mbappe ran through to beat goalkeeper Ederson with a delightful chipped finish to give France the lead just after the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, home of NF... Read More


France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

France, March 27 -- South Africa, a regular guest at past G7 summits, said Thursday that it had been excluded from the G7 summit, after initially being invited about two weeks ago, saying the US had t... Read More


How Hezbollah is rebuilding its military power despite political isolation

France, March 26 -- Once respected, admired or feared, Hezbollah is now facing more criticism than ever before. Leaders, politicians, journalists and analysts are no longer mincing their words when it... Read More


Lens criticise decision to postpone game before PSG Champions League clash

France, March 26 -- The match between second-placed Lens and pacesetters PSG at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens was scheduled to take place on 11 April, as part of the 29th round of fixtu... Read More


Macron leads national tribute to reformist ex-PM Lionel Jospin

France, March 26 -- Members of the Republican Guard carried Jospin's French flag-draped casket into the courtyard of the building that houses Napoleon's tomb to the beat of a drum. "He helped bring F... Read More


Greenpeace France announces job cuts amid falling donations

France, March 26 -- The proposal to reduce the organisation's workforce from 138 full-time equivalent positions to 106 was presented to staff representatives on 17 and 18 March. "While Greenpeace Fra... Read More


EU votes to ban AI 'nudifier' apps after deepfake outrage

France, March 26 -- The measures, adopted by an overwhelming majority, target so-called "nudifier" systems that use AI to create or manipulate sexually explicit or intimate images of real, identifiabl... Read More