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French parliament adopts long-debated bill to legalise assisted dying

France, May 28 -- France's lower house of parliament has passed a draft law that would allow adults with incurable illness to end their lives with medical help under strict conditions. The National A... Read More


Norrie rediscovers his mojo to beat Medvedev in five-set thriller at French Open

France, May 27 -- Cameron Norrie came back from the brink on Tuesday to eliminate the 11th seed Daniil Medvedev and advance to the second round of the French Open in Paris. The 29-year-old Briton won... Read More


Rising star Andreeva conquers nerves to move into French Open second round

France, May 27 -- Sixth seed Mirra Andreeva overcame a nervous start on Tuesday to move into the second round of the French Open. The 18-year-old Russian, who reached the semi-finals last year, lost ... Read More


Nestle under fire as Perrier sales collapse amid water scandal

France, May 27 -- Nestle is facing mounting pressure as Perrier water sales have taken a nosedive, while a high-profile environmental case against the Swiss company has been postponed amid growing pub... Read More


More than 40 killed in attacks in Nigeria's Benue state

France, May 27 -- More than 40 people have been killed in separate attacks in recent days in central Nigeria, a local government official said, the latest raids in a region where herders and farmers o... Read More


Senegal court charges fifth former minister Amadou Mansour Faye over graft

France, May 27 -- A Senegalese court on Monday indicted a fifth minister from the country's former government on corruption charges as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps up an anti-graft campaign, ... Read More


Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 2: Adieu Caroline. What of Richard?

France, May 27 -- Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of their respective singles titles with straight sets victories as French star Caroline Garcia said goodbye to all that and Richar... Read More


Private military firms undermine France's quiet exit from West Africa

France, May 27 -- France has restructured its military presence in recent months, closing most of its historic bases in West Africa. However, the arrival of private military companies employing French... Read More


French Senate to vote on post-cyclone 'refoundation' bill for Mayotte

France, May 27 -- Legislators in France's upper-house are preparing to inject nearly €4 billion into Mayotte as part of a sweeping plan to tackle the territory's deep-rooted social, economic, an... Read More


Sinner outwits Rinderknech to move into French Open clash with Gasquet

France, May 27 -- Top seed Jannik Sinner displayed commendable composure and aplomb on Monday night to quell the partisan centre court crowd on his way to overpowering the Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech... Read More