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PSG and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi claims 2025 Prix Marc-Vivien Foe

France, May 12 -- Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has claimed the 2025 Prix Marc-Vivien Foe prize as the best African footballer in Ligue 1. The 26-year-old, who was runner-up ... Read More


Pope Leo XIV appeals for no more war in first Sunday blessing

France, May 11 -- Pope Leo XIVappealed to the world's major powers for "no morewar" during his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square in Rome since he was elected on 8 May. The new pope... Read More


Where do jihadist groups in the Sahel get their weapons?

France, May 11 -- Jihadist groups in the Sahel region are arming themselves largely through looting their countries' own military stockpiles, new research reveals, debunking theories that jihadists ar... Read More


Court allows controversial ultra-nationalist rally in Paris

France, May 11 -- Around 1,000 activists, many clad in black and wearing masks, marched through the streets of Paris on Saturday to commemorate the 1994 death of an ultra-nationalist student. The even... Read More


Louvre art school launches crowdfunding drive to help struggling students

France, May 11 -- Faced with the rising cost of living, many students at the prestigious Ecole du Louvre art history school in Paris are finding themselves struggling financially. Its director has lau... Read More


Putin proposal for direct talks with Kyiv 'not enough' says France's Macron

France, May 11 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Kyiv on 15 May, hours after European leaders threatened strong sanctions if Russia refused to agree to a 30-day ceasef... Read More


Putin's proposal for direct talks with Kyiv 'not enough' says France's Macron

France, May 11 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Kyiv on 15 May, hours after European leaders threatened strong sanctions if Russia refused to agree to a 30-day ceasef... Read More


Marseille, Monaco pull off Champions League qualification from Ligue 1

France, May 11 -- Mason Greenwood's brilliant late strike helped Marseille beat Le Havre 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday and clinch qualification for next season's Champions League, while Monaco defeated L... Read More


Albania election a litmus test for EU accession amid deep divides

France, May 11 -- Albanians head to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections seen as crucial to gauging the country's democratic development, and its progress towards its goal of a European futur... Read More


Africans less likely to blame rich nations for climate crisis, survey shows

France, May 10 -- A major opinion survey across Africa shows that many people place primary responsibility for climate action on their national governments. Although the continent has contributed rela... Read More