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Elon Musk's backing of Le Pen presidential bid raises foreign influence concerns in France

France, July 16 -- Musk called Le Pen "France's last hope" on his social media platform X on Wednesday, supporting her presidential bid, which she confirmed earlier this month, even after her convicti... Read More


Fears over foreign influence in France, as Musk backs Le Pen presidential bid

France, July 16 -- Musk on Wednesday called Le Pen "France's last hope" on his social media platform X, in a post declaring his support for her presidential bid - which she confirmed earlier this mont... Read More


Lawyers vow to fight on after Kenya court rejects Rastafarians' cannabis bid

France, July 16 -- Members of the Rastafari Society of Kenya have been pushing Kenyan courts for nearly six years to let them use cannabis (bhang) as part of their religious meditation. In a petition... Read More


EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise

France, July 15 -- The announcement formalised the EU-Ukraine drone partnership, building on earlier disbursements under the Ukraine Support Loan. "This deal will bring together Ukrainian ingenuity a... Read More


"EU, Ukraine agree drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise

France, July 15 -- EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a "drone deal" with Ukraine to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology. The announcement formalised EU-Ukraine... Read More


2026 World Cup venues: Atlanta

France, July 15 -- The roof's the thing at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It is like a camera shutter made up of eight triangular panels weighing 450,000kg. When opening, the panels rotate al... Read More


US launches new Iran strikes, reimposes naval blockade

France, July 15 -- While US President Donald Trump backtracked on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, he warned he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target... Read More


United States launches new Iran strikes and reimposes naval blockade

France, July 15 -- While United States President Donald Trump backtracked on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, he warned he would expand US strikes on Iran next wee... Read More


England boss Tuchel urges squad to relish Argentina challenge in push for final

France, July 15 -- "We will prepare for the best version of Argentina," said Tuchel on the eve of the clash. "We expect and demand the best of ourselves," the 52-year-old German added. "We have not ... Read More


Hope of seeing Messi at World Cup fuels ticket hunt for Argentines

France, July 15 -- "We think it's a once in a lifetime chance to see Lionel Messi in the World Cup," said Riesgo. The 21-year-old pair said they were willing to pay up to $2,000 each for a ticket for... Read More