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EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones

France, Oct. 1 -- EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the... Read More


Introducing ZOA, a digital news channel by and for young Africans

France, Oct. 1 -- France Medias Monde - parent company to RFI and TV station France 24 - has launched a new digital news channel: ZOA. Focused on feature-style stories, the platform targets a young Af... Read More


French tennis star Monfils says 2026 will be final year on tour

France, Oct. 1 -- French tennis star Gael Monfils announced on Wednesday that he will quit the international circuit at the end of the 2026 season.The 39-year-old made the declaration on social media.... Read More


Portugal tightens immigration rules with far-right backing

France, Oct. 1 -- Portugal's right-wing government has won parliamentary approval for a new immigration law, passed with support from the far-right Chega party. The reforms set stricter conditions for... Read More


PSG boss Enrique embraces challenge of Barcelona clash without key players

France, Oct. 1 -- Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique vowed his injury-hit side would rise to the challenge of taking on Barcelona in the league phase of the Champions League. PSG will playin Spai... Read More


Former Congolese president Kabila sentenced to death for war crimes

France, Oct. 1 -- Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia on Tuesday by a military court in Kinshasa. The court found him guilty of treason, war ... Read More


Morocco rocked by fourth day of Gen Z-led protests over public services

France, Oct. 1 -- Youth-led protests in Morocco demanding better health care and education turned violent on Tuesday night as clashes broke out with security forces in several cities, marking the four... Read More


French Open organisers rally behind line judges for 2026 tournament

France, Sept. 30 -- Organisers of the French open tennis tournament have opted to keep faith with line judges for next year's competition. The decision to shun the technology of the Electronic Line C... Read More


Record marine heatwave drives surge of invasive species in Mediterranean

France, Sept. 30 -- Warming seas are accelerating the spread of invasive species that threaten marine life and fisheries, especially in the Mediterranean, the European Union's Copernicus Marine Servic... Read More


Tennis star Swiatek warns she might miss compulsory events to protect health

France, Sept. 30 -- World number two Iga Swiatek on Tuesday warned she might skip some of the top tennis events next season to protect her health. The 24-year-old Pole spoke of her concerns for her f... Read More