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Nigeria-France Deals: $300 Million Infrastructure Pact Sparks Debate Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

World

5 Dec, 2024

Nigeria-France Deals: $300 Million Infrastructure Pact Sparks Debate Amidst Geopolitical Shifts


President Bola Tinubu's three-day state visit to France marked the first official state visit by a Nigerian leader to Paris...

France on the Brink: No-Confidence Vote Could Topple Barnier's Government!

World

3 Dec, 2024

France on the Brink: No-Confidence Vote Could Topple Barnier's Government!


French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a critical challenge to his leadership, as a no-confidence motion looms large, threatening...

France vs. Argentina Rugby: Alldritt Axed as Galthie Makes Bold Changes for Crucial Clash

Sports

22 Nov, 2024

France vs. Argentina Rugby: Alldritt Axed as Galthie Makes Bold Changes for Crucial Clash


Fabien Galthie, the head coach of the French national rugby team, has made some significant changes to his starting lineup...

Italy vs. France: Live Updates, Scores, and How to Watch the Nations League Showdown

World

18 Nov, 2024

Italy vs. France: Live Updates, Scores, and How to Watch the Nations League Showdown


It's a heavyweight clash at the San Siro in Milan, as Italy and France face off in a pivotal UEFA...

France to Deploy 4,000 Police for Soccer Match Against Israel Amid Tensions

World

14 Nov, 2024

France to Deploy 4,000 Police for Soccer Match Against Israel Amid Tensions


With thousands of extra security personnel deployed on the streets of Paris and a “double ring” of security thrown around...

Man Convicted of Manslaughter After Punching Pensioner in Bristol Folk Club: A Family's Devastating Loss

World

26 Sep, 2024

Man Convicted of Manslaughter After Punching Pensioner in Bristol Folk Club: A Family's Devastating Loss


A man has been convicted of killing a pensioner who died two months after he was punched in an “unjustified”...

Marathon du Médoc: Running a Marathon While Drinking Wine, Eating Oysters and Steak

World

21 Sep, 2024

Marathon du Médoc: Running a Marathon While Drinking Wine, Eating Oysters and Steak


“Wine can touch your soul; it can make time stop; it can transport you to another dimension…” So says Dominique...

Mbappé Benched: France Look to Rebound Against Belgium in UEFA Nations League

Sports

9 Sep, 2024

Mbappé Benched: France Look to Rebound Against Belgium in UEFA Nations League


Reeling after a shock defeat at home to a patchwork Italy side, France are hoping to rebound against Belgium in...

Mbappe Benched: France Aims for Rebound Against Belgium in UEFA Nations League

Sports

9 Sep, 2024

Mbappe Benched: France Aims for Rebound Against Belgium in UEFA Nations League


Reeling after a shock defeat at home to a patchwork Italy side, France are hoping to rebound against Belgium in...

Mbappe OUT for France vs Belgium! Is It a Smart Move by Deschamps?

Sports

9 Sep, 2024

Mbappe OUT for France vs Belgium! Is It a Smart Move by Deschamps?


Two old rivals reconvene on Monday evening, as France host Belgium in their second UEFA Nations League fixture of the...

France vs Belgium Nations League: Mbappe Benched, France To Rotate Lineup

World

9 Sep, 2024

France vs Belgium Nations League: Mbappe Benched, France To Rotate Lineup


France and Belgium are back in action on Monday as both meet in the UEFA Nations League just months after...

France vs. Italy LIVE! Nations League Match Stream, Latest Score and Updates Today After Dimarco Goal

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6 Sep, 2024

France vs. Italy LIVE! Nations League Match Stream, Latest Score and Updates Today After Dimarco Goal


Les Bleus tonight host the Azzurri at the Parc des Princes in a heavyweight Nations League clash. Both sides are...

Kylian Mbappé's Return to France: France vs. Italy Nations League Showdown

World

6 Sep, 2024

Kylian Mbappé's Return to France: France vs. Italy Nations League Showdown


Two giants of international football collide on Friday night, as France and Italy kick off their new UEFA Nations League...

Mbappé's Return to the Parc des Princes: France vs. Italy Nations League Preview

World

6 Sep, 2024

Mbappé's Return to the Parc des Princes: France vs. Italy Nations League Preview


Two giants of international football collide on Friday night, as France and Italy kick off their new UEFA Nations League...

France's Macron Appoints Former Brexit Negotiator Barnier as Prime Minister Amid Political Deadlock

World

5 Sep, 2024

France's Macron Appoints Former Brexit Negotiator Barnier as Prime Minister Amid Political Deadlock


French President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as prime minister in a bid...

France's New PM: Macron Appoints Former Brexit Negotiator, Michel Barnier, Amid Political Deadlock

World

5 Sep, 2024

France's New PM: Macron Appoints Former Brexit Negotiator, Michel Barnier, Amid Political Deadlock


French President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier as prime minister almost two months after France's snap elections ended in...

3 High-Growth French Stocks With Insider Ownership That May Surprise You

Business

2 Sep, 2024

3 High-Growth French Stocks With Insider Ownership That May Surprise You


As European inflation nears the central bank's target, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has reached record highs, with France's...

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France: Accusations of Moderation Failures and Criminal Activity

Business

25 Aug, 2024

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France: Accusations of Moderation Failures and Criminal Activity


Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested at an airport outside Paris on Saturday...

Ultra-Luxury River Cruise Through France: A Journey of Scenic Beauty and Culinary Delights

World

24 Aug, 2024

Ultra-Luxury River Cruise Through France: A Journey of Scenic Beauty and Culinary Delights


Gliding along the Rhône river, David Whitehill fell under the spell of ancient hilltop villages, Roman architecture and wonderful natural...

France's Wheat Harvest Plunges to Lowest in Almost 40 Years: Rain, Yields, and Area Combine for a Disastrous Season

World

21 Aug, 2024

France's Wheat Harvest Plunges to Lowest in Almost 40 Years: Rain, Yields, and Area Combine for a Disastrous Season


The harvest of soft wheat in France this season is expected to come in at no more than 26.7 million...

Bluetongue Virus Outbreak Spreads Across Europe: What You Need to Know

World

19 Aug, 2024

Bluetongue Virus Outbreak Spreads Across Europe: What You Need to Know


Cases of bluetongue, a viral disease affecting sheep and cows, have surged in the Netherlands, France, and Germany in recent...

NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs With French Pro Team: Will He Be a Star in the Betclic Elite League?

World

11 Aug, 2024

NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs With French Pro Team: Will He Be a Star in the Betclic Elite League?


Just when it mattered most, Mohamed Diarra emerged as a double-double machine and shot-blocking extraordinaire for the 2023-24 NC State...

The Tiny French Town That Helped Raise NBA Star Victor Wembanyama

World

11 Aug, 2024

The Tiny French Town That Helped Raise NBA Star Victor Wembanyama


It could not have been a quicker start for the San Antonio Spurs' slender man, Victor Wembanyama, to start reaching...

NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs with French Pro Team: Will He Be a Star in the Betclic Elite League?

World

10 Aug, 2024

NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs with French Pro Team: Will He Be a Star in the Betclic Elite League?


Just when it mattered most, Mohamed Diarra emerged as a double-double machine and shot-blocking extraordinaire for the 2023-24 NC State...

Victor Wembanyama: How a Tiny French Town Shaped a Global Basketball Star

World

10 Aug, 2024

Victor Wembanyama: How a Tiny French Town Shaped a Global Basketball Star


Seventeen kilometres west of Paris rests a suburb, or town, or village – it feels like all of the above...

Victor Wembanyama's Block Party: How the French Phenom Humiliated Dillon Brooks at the Olympics

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

Victor Wembanyama's Block Party: How the French Phenom Humiliated Dillon Brooks at the Olympics


Dillon Brooks just learned how humbling it can be to face Victor Wembanyama. In the fourth quarter of Tuesday's Olympic...

NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs to Play Professional Ball in France

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs to Play Professional Ball in France


Just when it mattered most, Mohamed Diarra emerged as a double-double machine and shot-blocking extraordinaire for the 2023-24 NC State...

Victor Wembanyama: How a Tiny French Town Shaped the 'Extraterrestrial' of Basketball

World

9 Aug, 2024

Victor Wembanyama: How a Tiny French Town Shaped the 'Extraterrestrial' of Basketball


He was here, then there and now he is everywhere. But before the world knew about Victor Wembanyama, Le Chesnay...

France vs. Argentina: Olympic Soccer Quarterfinal Match Has A Racist Undercurrent

Sports

2 Aug, 2024

France vs. Argentina: Olympic Soccer Quarterfinal Match Has A Racist Undercurrent


Hello and welcome to live, minute-by-minute coverage of the men’s quarter-final between France and Argentina. Olympic football matches rarely have...

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