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Cote d'Ivoire top African Cup of Nations group, Algeria win again

France, Jan. 1 -- The Ivorians and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon came into their last Group F matches with identical records, leaving open the possibility that a drawing of lots would be required ... Read More


'Several dozen' presumed dead in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

France, Jan. 1 -- Police, firefighters and rescuers rushed to the popular resort, which is set to host the Ski World Cup from January 30, after the fire broke out in the early hours of New Year's Day.... Read More


Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate

France, Jan. 1 -- "I will be at work until the very last second, striving each day to live up to the mandate you entrusted to me," he said in a televised New Year's Eve address. The president spoke a... Read More


Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate in NYE address

France, Jan. 1 -- "I will be at work until the very last second, striving each day to live up to the mandate you entrusted to me," he said in a televised New Year's Eve address. The president spoke a... Read More


From pensions to pay packets, sick leave to stamps, what changes in France in 2026?

France, Jan. 1 -- Minimum wage and pensions The gross monthly minimum wage for full-time work will rise by 1.18 percent on 1 January - up from €1,801.80 to €1,823.03. A full-time employee... Read More


Illustrated year in review: eight moments that shaped 2025

France, Dec. 31 -- Trump rebooted Returning to the White House in January, Donald Trump launched his protectionist second term agenda at breakneck speed, ordering mass deportations of undocumented mi... Read More


Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

France, Dec. 31 -- Tens of thousands of people gathered across Somalia on Tuesday to protest Israel's decision to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countri... Read More


Political split over Bardot funeral with Le Pen to attend but not Macron

France, Dec. 31 -- The Elysee Palace said on Tuesday it had been in contact with Bardot's family following the announcement of her death on Sunday, and that a national tribute had been proposed but no... Read More


French cinemas project optimism for 2026 after disappointing year

France, Dec. 31 -- Nearly 157 million tickets were sold in French cinemas this year, according to figures released on Wednesday by the National Centre for Cinema and Moving Images (CNC) - well below t... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 9: No dancing for Put as Tanzania party on

France, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's party-poopers As the battle loomed, Paul Put threw down the gauntlet: vanquish Nigeria and qualify for the last-16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and I will invite you... Read More