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Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year ski resort blaze

France, Jan. 2 -- The fire broke out at around 1:30am local time Thursday at Le Constellation, a bar popular with young tourists. About 40 people were killed and around 115 others injured, as many as... Read More


Editor's pick: RFI English's standout stories of 2025

France, Jan. 1 -- Africa: power and protest 'We come here to die': African recruits sent to fight Russia's war in Ukraine Following the trail from Africa to the Ukrainian frontlines, this investigat... Read More


International outcry as Israel enforces ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

France, Jan. 1 -- The decision, announced on Thursday, requires the affected NGOs to cease their activities by 1 March. Among those targeted are some of the most prominent humanitarian organisations ... Read More


Cote d'Ivoire top African Cup of Nations group, Algeria win again

France, Jan. 1 -- The Ivorians and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon came into their last Group F matches with identical records, leaving open the possibility that a drawing of lots would be required ... Read More


'Several dozen' presumed dead in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

France, Jan. 1 -- Police, firefighters and rescuers rushed to the popular resort, which is set to host the Ski World Cup from January 30, after the fire broke out in the early hours of New Year's Day.... Read More


Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate

France, Jan. 1 -- "I will be at work until the very last second, striving each day to live up to the mandate you entrusted to me," he said in a televised New Year's Eve address. The president spoke a... Read More


Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate in NYE address

France, Jan. 1 -- "I will be at work until the very last second, striving each day to live up to the mandate you entrusted to me," he said in a televised New Year's Eve address. The president spoke a... Read More


From pensions to pay packets, sick leave to stamps, what changes in France in 2026?

France, Jan. 1 -- Minimum wage and pensions The gross monthly minimum wage for full-time work will rise by 1.18 percent on 1 January - up from €1,801.80 to €1,823.03. A full-time employee... Read More


Illustrated year in review: eight moments that shaped 2025

France, Dec. 31 -- Trump rebooted Returning to the White House in January, Donald Trump launched his protectionist second term agenda at breakneck speed, ordering mass deportations of undocumented mi... Read More


Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

France, Dec. 31 -- Tens of thousands of people gathered across Somalia on Tuesday to protest Israel's decision to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countri... Read More