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Big guns line up for shot at glory as women's Afcon enters knockout stages

France, July 17 -- The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at t... Read More


US satellite data cut sparks cyclone forecast fears in French West Indies

France, July 17 -- The United States is suspending sharing key satellite weather data this month raising concerns over cyclone forecast accuracy in the French West Indies. The move, linked to "cyberse... Read More


Syria's interim president vows justice for Druze after deadly clashes

France, July 17 -- Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed Thursday that those behind violence against the Druze minority would be held accountable after deadly clashes in their southern heart... Read More


EU court rules against family of late Jean-Marie Le Pen in expenses case

France, July 17 -- An EU court has dismissed an appeal brought by the heirs of the late French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen. The family were disputing a European Parliament demand for repaym... Read More


Equatorial Guinea accuses France of 'neo-colonialism' in Paris mansion row

France, July 16 -- Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as "neo-colonial" in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-milli... Read More


Medical charity says Ethiopian soldiers targeted aid workers in Tigray war

France, July 16 -- International medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has released a report describing the gunning-down of three of its staff in Ethiopia's Tigray region in 2021 as an "intent... Read More


EU sets stage for big battle over long-term budget

France, July 16 -- The European Commission will kickstart two years of tense negotiations when it unveils its proposal Wednesday for the EU's long-term budget including funding reforms that risk renew... Read More


EU budget proposal launches two years of tense talks and likely farmer showdown

France, July 16 -- The European Commission will kickstart two years of tense negotiations when it unveils its proposal Wednesday for the EU's long-term budget including funding reforms that risk renew... Read More


Record drug seizure in French Polynesia as overseas minister makes official visit

France, July 16 -- French customs officials have seized a record 900 kilogrammes of cocaine and 180 kilogrammes of methamphetamine aboard a sailing yacht off the Marquesas Islands - one of five archip... Read More


French startup unveils aviation breakthrough with hydrogen powered aircraft

France, July 16 -- A French startup, Blue Spirit Aero, has developed an innovative hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft, showcased at the 55th Paris Air Show held recently in Le Bourget. The aircraft,... Read More