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France overlook Ekitike for World Cup qualifiers

Hugo Ekitike missed out on a place in the France squad named Wednesday for the start of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but coach Didier Deschamps did hand a first senior call-up to highly-rated Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche.

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Firefighters battle huge blaze in France

Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France but local officials warned on Sunday that scorching heat and dry conditions could reignite the blaze, as parts of the Mediterranean region face a heatwave.

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One killed, nine injured in France wildfire

Hundreds of firefighters on Wednesday battled to halt the spread of a wildfire in southern France that has scorched a vast area, killed one person and injured nine others...

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Macron urged to oppose US contraceptive destroy plan

France’s 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 ‘affront’ to public health.

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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.

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European car market tumbles 7pc in June

Europe’s 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’ figures published on Thursday...

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French first lady appeals in gender rumours case

France’s 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.

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New Caledonia leaders back statehood

France on Saturday announced a ‘historic’ 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...

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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.

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Two killed in France storm

Two people, including a child, died in a violent storm that lashed France overnight, emergency services said Thursday...

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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.