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EU's controversial trade truce with Trump faces mounting backlash

France, July 30 -- Reaction has been pouring in to the newly struck EU-US trade deal, with the EU facing growing criticism over a compromise many see as a strategic misstep under pressure from Washing... Read More


French star Marchand enhances legend with record at world swimming championships

France, July 30 -- French swimming sensation Leon Marchand set a world record on Wednesday as he powered into the final of the men's 200m individual medley at the world swimming championships in Singa... Read More


Millions return home as Pacific tsunami warnings lifted

France, July 30 -- Countries across the Pacific rim lifted tsunami warnings on Wednesday, allowing millions of temporary evacuees to return home. After one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded ... Read More


Unicef urges France to recognise exploited children as victims, not criminals

France, July 30 -- France is failing to protect thousands of children from criminal exploitation, treating them as delinquents rather than victims, the French branch of the UN children's agency (Unice... Read More


2026 World Cup: Fifa chiefs stay silent on Las Vegas as host for draw ceremony

France, July 30 -- Bosses at world football's governing body Fifa on Wednesday refused to confirm reports that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place in Las Vegas, the same city that hosted t... Read More


Taxi strike over fuel hike spurs deadly riots in Angolan capital

France, July 30 -- At least five people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in Luanda after a taxi strike over fuel prices turned violent. Shops were looted, cars were damaged and large part... Read More


French swimming sensation Marchand eases into semis at world championships

France, July 30 -- French swimming star Leon Marchand cruised into the semi-finals at the world championships in Singapore on Wednesday with the fastest time of the five heats in the men's 200m indivi... Read More


African Union rejects Sudan rebel group's parallel government

France, July 30 -- The African Union has rejected a move by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to form a rival government, calling it a threat to peace and national unity. The RSF announ... Read More


France leads global appeal to recognise Palestinian state after UN talks

France, July 30 -- France and 14 other countries have launched a joint appeal urging governments around the world to express their support for recognising a Palestinian state. The announcement comes o... Read More


New legal action launched against Syria's Assad after French court ruling

France, July 29 -- New legal proceedings have been set in motion against Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad, after France's top court cleared the way for prosecution now that he no longer holds ... Read More