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Corsica autonomy plan clears first hurdle in divided French parliament

France, June 3 -- The National Assembly's law committee approved the bill on Tuesday, keeping alive a reform that would give Corsica new powers to adapt some French laws to local conditions while rema... Read More


Faye appoints cabinet despite Sonko's Pastef boycott threat

France, June 3 -- New prime minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo unveiled a 30-member cabinet on Monday evening, but without the backing of Pastef, the party to which President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ... Read More


French star Wembanyama leads Spurs into NBA finals showdown with Knicks

France, June 3 -- Wembanyama, 22, was voted most valuable player (MVP) in the series of games that led to the Spurs claiming the Western Conference title and a place in the NBA Finals for the first ti... Read More


Tanzania's Hassan makes historic Russia visit amid frayed ties with West

France, June 3 -- The visit is expected to focus on economic cooperation, with possible agreements in energy, mining, agriculture, infrastructure and transport, while Hassan is also due to meet Russia... Read More


Players to watch: England's Harry Kane is chasing history

France, June 3 -- England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front. During the 2025/2026 season for Bayern Munich, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions i... Read More


Players to watch: England'Harry Kane is chasing history

France, June 3 -- England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front. During the 2025/2026 season for Bayern Munich, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions i... Read More


EU unveils plan to cut dependence on US and Asian technology

France, June 3 -- EU technology chief Henna Virkkunen is due to unveil the strategy on Wednesday. The move risks adding to tensions with Washington, which has pushed back hard against EU rules and fin... Read More


First contact: Uzbekistan's rise to the global stage

France, June 2 -- Fittingly for a team nicknamed "Asian Italy", a reference to their blue and white kit and defensive style of play, Uzbekistan will be coached at their first World Cup by former Italy... Read More


EU tightens migration rules, eyes strategic enlargement in Balkans

France, June 2 -- The agreement, struck on Monday between European lawmakers and member states, comes as Brussels is also looking eastwards with renewed urgency. At a Western Balkans summit in Monten... Read More


Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records

France, June 2 -- Neuer said auf Wiedersehen to Die Mannschaft, as the German national team is nicknamed, after the European Championship in 2024. "Anyone who knows me knows that I didn't take this d... Read More