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EU probes French aid to EDF over the construction of new nuclear reactors

France, April 1 -- The European Commission investigation will reportedly look into concerns that French state aid could reinforce EDF's market power and see Paris shoulder too much of the multibillion... Read More


France plans inquiry as cost of nuclear waste project hits €33bn

France, April 1 -- The new estimated cost replaces a €25 billion figure set in 2016. It reflects updated costs and sits within a €26.1 to €37.5bn range set in May 2025 by the Nationa... Read More


France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

France, April 1 -- Meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday, the two leaders stressed the importance of restoring stability and ensuring the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for... Read More


Three men on trial over extremist plot to overthrow German government

France, April 1 -- The men are accused of backing the "United Patriots" group, part of Germany's Reichsburger movement.  The term Reichsburger ("Citizens of the Reich") refers to a loose groupin... Read More


Sudan: rebels using sexual violence in Darfur as 'war weapon', says MSF

France, April 1 -- The report, titled "There is something I want to tell you.": Surviving the sexual violence crisis in Darfur, provides the most comprehensive documented accounts of sexual viole... Read More


France denies blocking US flights as Israel cuts defence ties

France, April 1 -- The office of President Emmanuel Macron, who is in Tokyo this week, said on Tuesday it was "surprised" by criticism from US President Donald Trump, who claimed France woul... Read More


Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Sweden and Czech Republic reach 2026 World Cup

France, April 1 -- Italy, who have won the World Cup four times since its inception in 1930, collapsed in the penalty shoot-out with Bosnia and Herzegovina after the match ended 1-1 in Zenica. The It... Read More


Cadmium warning triggers backlash from France's organic farmers

France, April 1 -- Anses, France's public health agency, said last week that people in France are overexposed to cadmium through food. It added that organic farming could be "potentially just as... Read More


French Senate backs plan to restrict social media for children

France, April 1 -- Lawmakers approved the proposal on Tuesday, following a vote in the National Assembly in January. The reform is a key pledge of President Emmanuel Macron's second term and would re... Read More


DRC and Iraq book 2026 World Cup spots after inter-confederation play-off wins

France, April 1 -- DRC defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra-time to advance to the quadrennial event for the first time since 1974 when the national team appeared as Zaire. They will join nine other ... Read More