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DRC and Rwanda hold fresh talks in Washington to revive fragile peace deal

France, Oct. 22 -- Following months of tension since the signing of a peace deal in June, delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are back in Washington this week, hoping to reviv... Read More


Security questions raised after Louvre heist of 'unsaleable' royal jewels

France, Oct. 21 -- On Sunday, shortly after the Louvre opened, four burglars made away with eight pieces of jewellery once belonging to French royalty, fleeing the museum on scooters. While experts sa... Read More


Rare tornado near French capital kills one construction worker, injures 10

France, Oct. 21 -- A tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday evening, toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and injured 10 others, four of whom remain in critical c... Read More


EU on track to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027

France, Oct. 20 -- Energy ministers from the 27-nation bloc meeting in Luxembourg have approved a plan by the European Commission to phase out both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports... Read More


EU confirms 'contact' with Taliban in Afghanistan over migrant returns

France, Oct. 20 -- The European Union confirmed on Monday it has initiated exploratory contacts with the Taliban government in Afghanistan as part of efforts to increase the number of deportations of ... Read More


Louvre remains shut for a second day as police hunt jewel heist gang

France, Oct. 20 -- The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed for a second day on Monday as police continued their hunt for the gang who stole priceless pieces of royal jewellery in a daring morning raid. ... Read More


Lebrun brothers shine as France claim European team table tennis crown

France, Oct. 20 -- Brothers Alexis and Felix Lebrun starred for France in the 3-0 sweep past Romania to claim the country's first European team table tennis championship in 27 years. France's Alexis ... Read More


The football academy giving South Sudan's youth an alternative to gang life

France, Oct. 20 -- Years of civil war and economic crisis have left young people in South Sudan with a legacy of violence and poverty - and with opportunities scarce, street gangs have flourished. RFI... Read More


Back from the brink, the bearded vulture makes a cautious return to French Alps

France, Oct. 19 -- In a hidden valley in the French Alps, conservationists are quietly raising Europe's largest bird of prey - the bearded vulture - once wiped out from these mountains. After a centur... Read More


Paris police hunt Louvre thieves after priceless jewels vanish in daring heist

France, Oct. 19 -- French authorities have launched a major investigation after thieves stole jewels of 'inestimable value' from the Louvre Museum. Thieves carried out a bold daylight robbery at Pari... Read More