France, 14 other nations urge recognition of Palestinian state
France and 14 other Western nations called on countries worldwide to move to recognise a Palestinian state, France鈥檚 top diplomat said Wednesday...
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Macron urged to oppose US contraceptive destroy plan
France鈥檚 left-wing politicians on Saturday called on president Emmanuel Macron to intervene over US plans to destroy nearly $10 million worth of female contraceptives in Europe, calling it an 鈥榓ffront鈥� to public health.
France defends move to recognise Palestinian state
France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday, including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas.
European car market tumbles 7pc in June
Europe鈥檚 new car market saw a sharp seven-per cent year-on-year drop in June, with top economies Germany, France and Italy posting especially steep declines, according to automobile manufacturers鈥� figures published on Thursday...
Ten-woman Germany in Euro semis after stunning shootout win over France
Gritty Germany reached the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France after playing with 10 women for almost all of a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time.
Platini scares off burglar at his French villa
Football legend Michel Platini disturbed a burglar at his villa in the south of France on Friday, a source close to the police investigation told AFP.
France hands over last military bases in Senegal
France handed back its last two military bases in Senegal聽on Thursday, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.
French first lady appeals in gender rumours case
France鈥檚 first lady has taken her case against two women over claims she used to be man to the highest appeals court after a lower court let them off, her lawyer said Monday.
New Caledonia leaders back statehood
France on Saturday announced a 鈥榟istoric鈥� accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state...
French air traffic controllers鈥� strike enters second day amid travel chaos
French air traffic controllers staged the second day of a two-day strike on Friday, prompting the cancellation of flights affecting hundreds of thousands of people not just to-and-from France but also overflying the country as summer holidays kick off.
Travel chaos as French air traffic controllers strike
A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers on Thursday and Friday prompted the cancellation of flights affecting hundreds of thousands of people, not just to-and-from France but also overflying the country as summer holidays kick off.
France fines Shein 40m euros over 鈥榙eceptive鈥� sales practices
France announced Thursday a record 40 million-euro fine against e-commerce giant Shein over 鈥榙eceptive commercial practices鈥� after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental impact...
鈥業nvisible Stories鈥� to be staged in 7 French cities
The Bangladesh-France joint production Invisible Stories, a body puppet theatre performance directed by French puppeteer Laurie Cannac, will be staged in seven cities across France in August, according to a press release...
Pogba signs for Monaco, hoping to revive career
Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco to return to football after a near two-year absence, the club announced on Saturday.
Two killed in France storm
Two people, including a child, died in a violent storm that lashed France overnight, emergency services said Thursday...
France orders Tesla to end 鈥榙eceptive commercial practices鈥�
French anti-fraud authorities said on Tuesday they have ordered US electric car giant Tesla鈥檚 local subsidiary to stop 鈥榙eceptive commercial practices鈥� after an investigation found several violations harmful to consumers and contrary to law...
Pogba says he is talking to a club about comeback after ban
Former France midfielder Paul Pogba, who wants to resume his career after a doping ban, said on French television on Sunday he is 鈥榯alking鈥� with a club, which sources close to him said was Monaco.
Guardian Life, French embassy sign deal
Guardian Life Insurance Limited has recently signed an agreement with the France embassy in Bangladesh, said a press release...
G7 confronts Israel-Iran crisis
Group of Seven leaders, including US President Donald Trump prepared to hold talks on Monday in the Canadian Rockies, tackling issues, including whether they can find common ground on an escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Macron hopes Iran-Israel conflict will 鈥榗alm鈥� in 鈥榗oming hours鈥�
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he hoped for a return to calm 鈥榠n the coming hours鈥� in the Iran-Israel conflict and called for a resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.
France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after the murder of a teaching assistant by a 14-year-old boy plunged the country into shock...
Spain target 'enormously important' Nations League defence
Spain are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente's side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year's World Cup.
Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
Two deaths, 559 arrests mar PSG鈥檚 Champions League celebrations
Two people died, hundreds were arrested and cars set ablaze in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain鈥檚 stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said on Sunday.
EU, France hail Bangladesh鈥檚 role in UN peacekeeping
The European Union and France on Thursday praised the dedication and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions across the globe, as the world is observing the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
France, Indonesia call for Israeli-Palestinian progress
France and Indonesia called Wednesday for progress on 鈥榤utual recognition鈥� between Israel and the Palestinians at a key meeting next month as Emmanuel Macron visited Jakarta, bringing the world鈥檚 most populous Muslim-majority nation into his diplomatic efforts...
Zidane 'can't wait' to take 'dream' France job
Zinedine Zidane, widely tipped in France to take over as national coach after the 2026 World Cup, said the job would be 鈥榓 dream鈥� and that he was 鈥榣ooking forward鈥� to taking it.
Acerbi makes Italy return
Francesco Acerbi was recalled to the Italy squad on Monday for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova...
Napoleon鈥檚 sword sold at auction for 4.7m euros
A sword that belonged to Napoleon and was specially ordered for the personal use of the French emperor fetched almost 4.7 million euros at auction in Paris, many times the asking price and coming close to a new record price for a Napoleonic artefact, the auction house said.
Yunus cancels France visit as bilateral talks request declined
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus鈥檚 planned visit to France next month to join the United Nations Ocean Conference has been cancelled as Dhaka鈥檚 request for a bilateral meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron on the...