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EU's push to deport Afghan refugees brings the Taliban back to the table

France, May 15 -- The European Commission this week confirmed that it had invited Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical talks on deportations, with EU officials saying the meeting could ta... Read More


As Africa rapidly goes digital, it becomes a prime target for hackers

France, May 15 -- This week, Senegal fell victim to the third cyberattack on a public institution in less than six months. The government confirmed "an incident" began affecting IT systems at the Pub... Read More


Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour

France, May 15 -- Disruptions around Gulf shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive volatility in oil and gas markets, increasing pressure on energy-importing economies, including Ind... Read More


Famine looms in Somalia amid drought, dwindling aid and Middle East war

France, May 15 -- Almost a third of the population is affected by food insecurity, according to data published Thursday from the UN-backed group monitoring hunger and malnutrition, the Integrated Food... Read More


Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo as regional alert raised

France, May 15 -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said in a statement on Friday that around 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths had been reported, mainly in the mining... Read More


France has 'responsibility' to break glass ceiling for women in film

France, May 15 -- There are five women in the official competition at Cannes this year, three from France, one from Germany and one from Austria - representing 23 percent of the 22 films vying for the... Read More


France boss Deschamps unveils 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

France, May 15 -- Deschamps, who will leave his post as head coach after the tournament, revealed the 26 players headed to the tournament during the evening news on French broadcaster TF1. Mbappe, 27... Read More


France boss Deschamps unveils 26-man list for 2026 World Cup

France, May 15 -- Deschamps, who will leave his post as head coach after the tournament, revealed the 26 names for the 48-team tournament during the evening news programme of the French broadcaster TF... Read More


Louvre security concerns 'pushed aside' in favour of prestige projects

France, May 14 -- The report, compiled by Green MP Alexis Corbiere, follows a parliamentary inquiry launched after the spectacular burglary at the Louvre on 19 October last year, when royal jewels wor... Read More


'Conversion therapy' is banned in eight EU countries - so why not the rest?

France, May 14 -- Instead of proposing legislation across all 27 member states, the European Commission on Wednesday said it would recommend that governments introduce their own bans - a strategy Equa... Read More