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France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw

France, Dec. 3 -- The French rugby team could hardly have wished for better. Drawn alongside Japan, the United States and Samoa, Les Bleus hit the jackpot on Wednesday as the pools for the 2027 Rugby ... Read More


EU moves to reduce reliance on China for rare earth supplies

France, Dec. 3 -- The plan, to be presented by the European Commission, centres on creating a European hub for critical materials that would pool company orders and build joint stockpiles, an effort d... Read More


Macron denies plans for 'ministry of truth' amid far-right outcry

France, Dec. 3 -- President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denied having any plan for a "ministry of truth" in France after right-wing and far-right politicians and media charged that his drive against di... Read More


Macron begins China visit as Europe faces trade and security tensions

France, Dec. 3 -- Macron has tried to present a strong European position on China while avoiding moves that could anger Beijing. Analysts say China's growing assertiveness is putting pressure on trade... Read More


Seven defendants on trial in alleged €19bn fraud attempt against TotalEnergies

France, Dec. 2 -- The court in the Paris suburb of Nanterre opened proceedings this week in an extensive fraud case centred on an alleged attempt to extract more than €19 billion from TotalEnerg... Read More


Angouleme's 2026 comic festival cancelled amid boycott and management row

France, Dec. 2 -- "The 2026 edition is cancelled. A letter was sent at the end of last week to inform the festival's public partners," said lawyer Vincent Brenot, representing the organising company 9... Read More


Nigeria's defence minister steps down as abductions trigger security emergency

France, Dec. 2 -- According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, stepped down with immediate effect on Monday. The 63-year-old minister reportedly cit... Read More


French unions take Israel to court for restricting media access to Gaza

France, Dec. 2 -- The National Union of Journalists (SNJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) confirmed on Tuesday that they had lodged a complaint for "obstruction of the freedom to... Read More


French unions call for day of strike action as draft budget enters crucial stage

France, Dec. 2 -- Three French unions - CGT, FSU and Solidaires - have called for the national, cross-sector strike action as part of ongoing opposition to the draft 2026 Budget, which is currently go... Read More


France says Ukraine peace plan can only be 'finalised' with Kyiv, European input

France, Dec. 2 -- PresidentMacronsaid the talks with Zelensky "could be a turning point"for the future of peace inUkraineand security in Europe. The discussions are part of a flurry of diplomatic act... Read More