France’s hijab bans in sports ‘discriminatory’: UN experts | Women News
‘Muslim women and girls who wear the hijab must have equal rights to participate in cultural and sporting life,’ UN experts say.United Nations rights experts…
France’s Marine Le Pen questioned in court at EU embezzlement trial | European Union News
Marine Le Pen and her RN party have been accused of using European Parliament money to pay staff in France between 2004 and 2016.French far-right…
France’s Macron calls for arms sales ban on Israel as Gaza war nears a year | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The French president also criticises Israel’s decision to send troops to Lebanon, saying a regional ‘escalation’ must be avoided.French President Emmanuel Macron has called for…
France’s World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann quits international football | Football
Star midfielder Griezmann has called time on a 10-year career that saw him score 44 goals in 137 matches for France.France midfielder Antoine Griezmann has…
France’s Le Pen and far-right party on trial for alleged EU funds abuse | Courts News
The long-running case threatens to scupper any bid by Le Pen for the presidency in 2027.Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen – a presidential candidate…
France’s Mr Africa spills the beans on secret cash
JOHANNA LEGUERRE/AFPRobert Bourgi has lifted the lid on decades of work with French and African presidentsIt was January 1998 and Robert Bourgi was waiting to…
France’s Government Is at Risk as Opponents Eye a Censure Motion
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessPresident Emmanuel Macron’s new government sparked an immediate angry reaction from across the political spectrum, raising the risk of a swift collapse…
France’s Macron appoints new government weeks after divisive election | Government News
The announcement signals end to more than two months of political uncertainty in the EU member state.French President Emmanuel Macron has named a new government,…
Kylian Mbappe slammed over ‘inappropriate and embarrassing’ press conference after France’s defeat to Italy
KYLIAN MBAPPE has been slammed as "inappropriate and embarrassing" for his press conference after France lost to Italy.Les Blues were defeated 3-1 at the Parc…
France’s New Popular Front protests prime minister appointment
1 of 3 | The appointment of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier spurred protests organized by the far-left New Popular Front in about 130 cities…
Can France’s new prime minister unify its divided political landscape? | Politics News
Barnier’s appointment by President Macron has caused great controversy in France.France is in political turmoil. After months of deadlock, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a…
US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz beats Frances Tiafoe to reach final against Jannik Sinner
Fritz enjoyed a positive start in front of a packed house on Arthur Ashe, breaking Tiafoe at the first opportunity to race into a 3-0…
France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM | Politics News
President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap election, counting on far right not to block appointment.President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel…
France’s Macron defends giving citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov | Social Media News
French leader denies inviting tech founder to France or having prior knowledge of his visit.French President Emmanuel Macron has defended a decision to grant fast-track…
Macron rejects left-wing government amid France’s political deadlock | Politics News
After his party’s defeat in the July elections, Macron must decide who to nominate for prime minister.French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out naming a…
France’s Olympic surfing champ Vaast says ‘life force’ helped him win gold | Paris Olympics 2024 News
France’s Kauli Vaast, who rode his home wave in Polynesia to Olympic gold, says he got some extra spiritual help.Kauli Vaast says a supernatural force…
France’s ‘colonial strategy’ blamed for division in troubled New Caledonia | Politics News
Noumea, New Caledonia – The debris has been cleared from the streets of New Caledonia’s capital Noumea, but the shells of torched buildings are a…
France’s Olympic Gamble | Athletics
People & Power investigates the costs and benefits of the Parisian Olympics, and if global sporting events are worth it.The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in…
France’s Macron slams Israeli minister’s backing of Marine Le Pen | Elections News
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli publicly supported far-right candidate Marine Le Pen before France’s parliamentary vote.French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced “unacceptable” comments made…
What does the outcome of France’s parliamentary snap election mean? | Elections News
Hung parliament as leftists and centrists combine to beat the far right.An inconclusive election has wrapped up in France. But there’s one certainty: that the…