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DR Congo tries ex-president Joseph Kabila in absentia for treason

France, July 26 -- Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday on charges including treason over his alleged support for Rwanda-backed militants. The ... Read More


US condemns French inquiry into Elon Musk's social media platform X

France, July 26 -- US officials have strongly condemned acriminal investigation by France into the social network X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, on suspicion of foreign interference. "As part of ... Read More


How the Paris Olympic Games transformed the Porte de la Chapelle

France, July 26 -- A year ago, Paris was buzzing with the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. While little infrastructure was built for the occasion, the neighbourhoods where new facilitie... Read More


Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and will it change anything?

France, July 26 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will officially recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN General Assembly in September. While the move has been denounced by I... Read More


Sanctions loom as Iran and Europe revisit nuclear deal in Istanbul talks

France, July 26 -- In a renewed bid to defuse tensions and revive diplomacy, Iranian and European diplomats met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme. The talks, held at Iran's ... Read More


France's top court annuls arrest warrant against Syria's Assad

France, July 25 -- France's highest court Friday annulled a French arrest warrant against Syria's ex-president Bashar al-Assad- issued before his ouster - over 2013 deadly chemical attacks. The Court... Read More


Russia ties strain EU-China relations as Beijing summit concludes early

France, July 25 -- An EU-China summit in Beijing wrapped up early on Thursday amid rising tensions, despite efforts to foster cooperation on trade, climate, and global stability. In a tense summit th... Read More


France to recognise Palestinian statehood defying US-Israel backlash

France, July 25 -- France faces sharp criticism from Israel and the US after announcing plans to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bold move to revive peace efforts. In a contraversial diplomatic... Read More


France to recognise Palestinian statehood, defying US-Israel backlash

France, July 25 -- France faces sharp criticism from Israel and the US after announcing plans to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bold move to revive peace efforts. In a controversial diplomatic... Read More


Macron and Merz forge united front on trade, security and energy in Berlin

France, July 24 -- The two leaders have reaffirmed Franco-German unity, vowing to tackle challenges ranging from transatlantic trade tensions to European defence and energy policy. French President E... Read More