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EU to replace passport stamps with digital checks from October

France, July 31 -- A new digital border system for travellers from outside the European Union will launch in October, almost a year later than planned. It will replace the need for passport stamps. T... Read More


Marchand wins 200m medley gold, a day after world record

France, July 31 -- French swimming superstar Leon Marchand won gold in the 200m individual medley at the world championships on Thursday, a day after smashing the world record. Marchand did not match... Read More


French star Marchand wins 200m medley gold at world swimming championships

France, July 31 -- French swimming sensation Leon Marchand won gold in the 200m individual medley at the world championships in Singapore on Thursday, a day after smashing the world record. Marchand ... Read More


Independence party walks away from French deal on New Caledonia

France, July 31 -- The main pro-independence party in New Caledonia has rejected a French government plan for the future of the Pacific territory, calling for fresh talks and warning that its demands ... Read More


Death toll rises in Angola after protests and looting over fuel hike

France, July 31 -- Unrest in Angola this week over a sharp fuel price hike has left 22 people dead and more than 1,200 arrested, the government said on Thursday. Violence erupted on Monday when drive... Read More


France welcomes Canada's plan to recognise Palestinian state at UN

France, July 31 -- France has welcomed Canada's announcement that it will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September - and says it will continue working to persuade other co... Read More


Canada's PM Carney announces intention to recognise Palestinian statehood

France, July 31 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday followed the lead of the French president Emmanuel Macron and the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to announce that his country pl... Read More


Millions return home as Pacific tsunami warnings lifted

France, July 30 -- Countries across the Pacific rim lifted tsunami warnings on Wednesday, allowing millions of temporary evacuees to return home. After one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded ... Read More


Unicef urges France to recognise exploited children as victims, not criminals

France, July 30 -- France is failing to protect thousands of children from criminal exploitation, treating them as delinquents rather than victims, the French branch of the UN children's agency (Unice... Read More


Taxi strike over fuel hike spurs deadly riots in Angolan capital

France, July 30 -- At least five people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in Luanda after a taxi strike over fuel prices turned violent. Shops were looted, cars were damaged and large part... Read More