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French Prez Emmanuel Macron faces heat in bodyguard row; opposition asks for no-confidence motion

Emmanuel Macron is under fire in the biggest political crisis of his tenure after he failed to punish his bodyguard who was filmed hitting protesters during a May Day rally.

24 days ago

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

It has been stated that this would be the first time a Western country has delivered aid to government-controlled areas with the help of Russia.

28 days ago

Who is Kylian Mbappe? Meet France's World Cup star who joins Pele in elite list

Kylian Mbappe was awarded FIFA Young Player after France clinched World Cup glory on Sunday. The 19-year-old had scored four goals in Russia.

Jul 16, 2018

As May's plan faces backlash, no-deal Brexit seems more likely

German business groups have asked their members to be ready for a hard Brexit, fearing Britain may not strike a deal in time. Prime Minister Theresa May has also warned of a no-deal Brexit if the government doesn't back her plan.

Jul 15, 2018

Calls for tiebreaks to end absurd fifth-set contests grow louder after marathon semi-final

The marathon semi-final between American John Isner and South African Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon lasted six and a half hours, leading to calls for tiebreaks after the fifth set.

Jul 15, 2018

Didier Deschamps on the brink of historic achievement as France eye World Cup glory

The French coach would be only the third person to win a World Cup as both coach and player after he last led France to glory in 1998. Despite his controversial moves, the coach has been backed the players ahead of the clash in Moscow.

Jul 15, 2018

Ever the salesman, Trump pushes NATO allies to buy US arms

While insisting that NATO allies increase their defence budget, US President Donald Trump said he was ready to help smaller nations buy American arms and equipment after the NATO summit in Brussels.

Jul 13, 2018

Indian economy on the rise, now the sixth largest in the world

IMF's latest figures indicate that India has displaced France to take the sixth spot with a GDP of $2.6 trillion in 2017. Predictions for 2018 are steady growth at 7.4%.

Jul 11, 2018

Illegal ivory trade continues unchecked in 10 European countries

New York-based campaigning group Avaaz found ivory in the 109 items purchased from several European nations, indicating that restrictions on the global ivory trade are failing.

Jul 10, 2018

Kylian Mbappe's epic goals against Argentina send Twitterati look around for real life goal

The 19-year-old football star from France, who demolished Argentina's defence, is also donating his World Cup earnings to a charity.

Jul 2, 2018

President Emmanuel Macron says France won't build any migrant centres

French President says his country will not host any migrant centres, but do all it can to help ease Italy and Greece's burden when it comes to migrants coming into the European Union.

Jun 30, 2018

Who will Argentina face in the last 16 after thrilling win? A better team, so Lionel Messi will be needed again

Argentina might have qualified for the last 16, but they still remain flawed and their opponents in the last 16 will look to exploit that in this World Cup, with only Lionel Messi remaining the big hope for the South Americans

Jun 27, 2018

EU in agreement with Amazon, eBay to tackle dangerous product listings

The European Commission has signed an agreement with four major online retailers to combat the listing of dangerous products on Europe's online shopping sites.

Jun 26, 2018

After 16 killed in Mali, France says government must act firmly

Malian authorities must react strongly after at least 16 Fulani herders were killed in suspected ethnic clashes, France's foreign ministry said on Monday as its former colony gears up for elections.

Jun 26, 2018

China willing to continue talks with France over Airbus deal

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday Beijing was willing to continue talks over the purchase of Airbus jets after French President Emmanuel Macron failed to clinch a deal earlier this year.

Jun 25, 2018

India plans to gift Dornier aircraft to Seychelles

Seychelles President Danny Faure is scheduled to visit India around June 25 on a State visit.

Jun 18, 2018

Harry Kane: England player profile

Captain, star and striker. Kane is England's man. Here is all you need to know about him.

Jun 13, 2018

Paul Pogba: France player profile

French star is keen to prove he is about more than style. Here is all you need to know about him.

Jun 12, 2018

France at Fifa World Cup 2018: Full team profile and players to watch out for

Packed with talents like Griezmann and Pogba, France are a team that must do well at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia

Jun 12, 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Groups C-D squad lists, team guides, breakdown

France should have it easy in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2018, while Argentina will look to Lionel Messi yet again

Jun 11, 2018