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Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16

France, July 3 -- Johan Manzambi set up the first goal with a dazzling run and Gregor Kobel made two saves as the Swiss reached the round of 16 for the fourth consecutive World Cup. Switzerland will ... Read More


France deaths rose by 30 percent during heatwave

France, July 3 -- Public Health France said in a new report there had been "an increase of 29.1 percent, corresponding to 2,025 additional deaths compared with the previous week" while noting that the... Read More


France reports sharp rise in deaths after record June heatwave

France, July 3 -- Sante Publique France, the national public health agency, said a new report found "an increase of 29.1 percent, corresponding to 2,025 additional deaths compared with the previous we... Read More


France advances assisted dying law with strict rules and safeguards

France, July 2 -- While supporters say the bill - approved on Tuesday after a lengthy legislative process - would give seriously ill patients a final choice, opponents warn it remains too permissive. ... Read More


US shows 'increasingly blatant' bias over DRC peace deal, says Rwandan minister

France, July 2 -- The eastern DRC has been torn apart by decades of conflict involving the country's army and more than 100 armed groups competing for land, power and valuable minerals such as gold an... Read More


France issues water safety alert after more than 90 drowning deaths

France, July 2 -- France's Sport and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari said on Thursday the death toll had risen sharply since the latest extreme heatwave began, calling the figure "worrying" and urging f... Read More


United States battle past Bosnia and Herzegovina into last 16 clash with Belgium

France, July 2 -- Folarin Balogun scored on the stroke of half time to atone for earlier misses as the co-hosts dominated early proceedings at the San Francisco Bay Area Arena. Malik Tillman struck t... Read More


Wildfires spread across southern France, as heatwave reignites forest concerns

France, July 2 -- Firefighters were battling on Thursday to bring a major blaze in the Aude region, near the border with Spain, under control, after flames spread through dry vegetation in difficult c... Read More


Senegal squander two-goal lead as Tielemans steals the show for Belgium

France, July 2 -- Habib Diarra swept in Senegal's first goal mid way through the first-half at the Seattle Stadium. The 22-year-old reacted fastest to slot the ball into the net past Belgium goalkeep... Read More


World Bank drops climate funding target, raising fears for Africa

France, July 2 -- The bank's five-year Climate Change Action Plan expired on Tuesday. Last year it put 48 percent of its lending - worth $51 billion - into projects with climate benefits, surpassing i... Read More