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French court blocks Nice's ban on cruise ships to fight pollution, overtourism

France, July 15 -- A French court has suspended a measure made by the mayor of Nice to limit the number of large cruise ships from docking in its port, aiming to tackle pollution and overtourism. May... Read More


France's Macron calls for major hike in defence spending, citing Russia threat

France, July 14 -- President Emmanuel Macron has called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World W... Read More


Cameroon's President Biya, 92, announces bid for eighth term in office

France, July 14 -- Cameroon'sPresidentPaulBiya,the world's oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced he will run in this year's presidential election in October. "I am a candidate in the pres... Read More


Bastille Day parade shows 'operational capability of French army'

France, July 14 -- A record 7,000 military personnel - some in combat gear - have marched down the Champs-Elysees in this year's Bastille Day parade, demonstrating the French military's "operational c... Read More


Gisele Pelicot honoured on Bastille Day for advocacy against sexual violence

France, July 14 -- Gisele Pelicot, who embodies the fight against sexual violence against women, is one of those being honoured on 14 July, France's National Day, known as Bastille Day. Rapper-turned-... Read More


Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in final to win Club World Cup

France, July 14 -- Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife ... Read More


Former Nigeria president Buhari dies age 82

France, July 14 -- Nigeria's former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari died at a clinic in London on Sunday at the age of 82. Nigeria's former president, MuhammaduBuhari, who led Africa's most ... Read More


Sinner downs Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon

France, July 14 -- Jannik Sinner downed Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge for his painful defeat in the French Open final. The world ... Read More


France passes law to allow return of Ivorian drum stolen by colonial troops

France, July 13 -- French MPs have unanimously adopted legislation allowing Paris to return to Cote d'Ivoire the Djidji Ayokwe talking drum, which colonial troops seized from the Ebrie tribe in 1916. ... Read More


The mayor is the democratic figure in whom the French have the most confidence

France, July 13 -- A new study highlights the key role played by mayors in French democracy, and found that these local figures - of which there are almost 35,000 - are by far the elected officials mo... Read More