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Two French-Israeli hostages to be among first to be freed by Hamas under truce

France, Jan. 17 -- President Emmanuel Macron has announced that French-Israeli citizens Ofer Kalderon and Ohad Yahalomi will be included in the first group of hostages to be freed by Hamas militants, ... Read More


South African union calls Stilfontein mine siege a 'state-sponsored massacre'

France, Jan. 17 -- South African rescuers on Thursday ended their attempts to find anyone left in an illegal gold mine where at least 78 people died during a months-long police siege. The Giwusa labou... Read More


France's Veil abortion law leaves positive but fragile legacy, 50 years on

France, Jan. 17 -- France on Friday marks 50 years since the law decriminalising abortion came into effect. Since then, the law has undergone numerous updates to reflect changes in society and was eve... Read More


French PM survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

France, Jan. 16 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction... Read More


Hate crimes, surveillance and social cleansing fuels rights concerns in France

France, Jan. 16 -- France saw mounting human rights challenges in 2024, including a sharp rise in hate crime and controversial surveillance during the Paris Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch has said ... Read More


Angola and France to sign €430m in contracts during Lourenco state visit

France, Jan. 16 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Angolan President Joao Lourenco for a two-day state visit starting Thursday to strengthen political, cultural, and economic ties. The Fr... Read More


Monfils and Moutet join three fellow Frenchmen in last 32 at Australian Open

France, Jan. 16 -- French veteran Gael Monfils and compatriot Corentin Moutet on Thursday joined countrymen Arthur Fils, Ugo Humbert and Benjamin Bonzi in the last-32 at the Australian Open in Melbour... Read More


French government faces no confidence vote as Socialists mull allegiance

France, Jan. 16 -- France's government faces a another critical challenge as lawmakers debate a censure motion that will shed light on the Socialist Party's stance among the alliances within a fragmen... Read More


Families await news of French hostages as Gaza truce deal advances

France, Jan. 16 -- France has no news about the fate of its two remaining hostages held in Gaza, as negotiations advance for a new truce deal between Israel and Hamas that could see the release of 33 ... Read More


Coupe de France shock as fifth division Bourgoin Jallieu take out Ligue 1 Lyon

France, Jan. 16 -- Fifth division Bourgoin Jallieu beat top flight Lyon on penalties on Wednesday night to advance to the last-16 of the Coupe de France. The match ended 2-2 after extra-time andBourg... Read More