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Global press freedom at 'tipping point', media watchdog RSF warns

France, Oct. 9 -- French NGO Reporters without Borders was on Thursday to unveil a memorial stone in Bayeux, Normandy, in honour of journalists killed in the line of duty, as it marks its 40th anniver... Read More


Zidane's son describes pride of playing for Algeria in quest for 2026 World Cup

France, Oct. 9 -- Luca Zidane, the son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, spoke of his pride after he was selected for the Algeria squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Ugand... Read More


Deadline looms for Rajoelina as Madagascar unrest grows over shortages

France, Oct. 9 -- Mass protests in Madagascar over power cuts, water shortages and alleged corruption have put President Andry Rajoelina under growing pressure, with a youth-led movement giving him un... Read More


Von der Leyen urges stronger EU response to Russia's 'hybrid war'

France, Oct. 9 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the EU to step up its response to Russia's 'hybrid war', unveiling plans to strengthen Europe's defences against escalati... Read More


France hosts Arab, Europe ministers for talks on 'day after' Gaza war

France, Oct. 9 -- France on Thursday hosts foreign ministers from Arab and European countries for talks on helping the Palestinians once the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas ends, a meeting that... Read More


Appeal court to decide fate of last defendant in Pelicot mass rape case

France, Oct. 9 -- A French court is set to decide the fate of the only man still protesting his innocence in a sexual abuse case that has come to symbolise courage and accountability in France. An ap... Read More


French consumer group sounds alarm on sugary, ultra processed dairy products for children

France, Oct. 8 -- A French consumer watchdog has slammed ten popular children's dairy products, warning they're overloaded with sugar, salt, fat, and ultra-processed ingredients, putting young consume... Read More


Outgoing French PM says snap election less likely as budget talks advance

France, Oct. 8 -- France's outgoing Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, on Wednesday made a last-ditch bid to unite rival parties and pull his collapsed government out of political deadlock- hoping to ... Read More


Europe moves to shield steel industry as Britain fears heavy losses

France, Oct. 8 -- The European Union has unveiled its toughest-ever plan to defend its steel industry, halving the volume of foreign steel that can enter the bloc without tariffs and doubling the duti... Read More


UK fears heavy losses as Europe moves to shield steel industry

France, Oct. 8 -- The European Union has unveiled its toughest plan yet to defend its steel industry, halving the volume of foreign steel that can enter the bloc without tariffs and doubling the dutie... Read More