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Alcaraz loss in Shanghai confirms Zverev as end-of-year tennis world number one

French Open champion Alexander Zverev was on Monday guaranteed a place in the tennis record books as end-of-year world number one after his nearest challenger Carlos Alcaraz lost in the third round at the Shanghai Masters.

Radio France Internationale · 6h ago

French counter-terrorism body to investigate 14-year-old behind school shooting

France's national counter-terrorism prosecutor's office announced on Tuesday that it was taking over the investigation into an attack by a student who opened fire with a shotgun on his school principal and a teacher, causing them minor injuries.

Radio France Internationale · 6h ago

Former Arsenal boss Wenger touted as challenger to Infantino as Fifa boss

Gianni Infantino could face a challenge for the presidency of Fifa, world football’s governing body, after reports on Tuesday that former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is preparing to stand for the post.

Radio France Internationale · 7h ago

Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia’s relations with Russia ‘can no longer be the same’

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has told RFI that his country intends to continue drawing closer to the European Union while maintaining ties with Russia, as Yerevan pursues what he describes as a more balanced and independent foreign policy.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12

Activists urge Senegal to halt LGBT crackdown as Youth Olympic Games near

Senegal should halt its crackdown on same-sex relations, which calls into question the country's compliance with the Olympic charter ahead of hosting the Youth Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12

A year after Madagascar's Gen Z protests and Rajoelina’s ouster, little promised change

A year after Madagascar’s then-president Andry Rajoelina fled the country following more than two weeks of youth-led protests, the military-backed transition has yet to deliver on its promise of a political “refoundation”.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12

France moves to dissolve group run by antisemitic ideologue Alain Soral

France has begun proceedings to dissolve the association founded by French far-right antisemitic essayist Alain Soral, whose ideology has been cited as an influence on numerous far-right leaders.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12

Glucksmann wins French left primary to run as alternative to Melenchon

Centre-right politician Raphael Glucksmann has won France’s primary of the left to become the its candidate in next year's presidential elections, positioning himself as the centre-left’s main alternative to hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon in the face of the rise of far right leader Marine Le Pen.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12

Chinese carmakers descend on Paris as battle for European market intensifies

A record 20 Chinese car brands are expected at the opening of the Paris Motor Show on Monday, as Europe's car industry faces growing competition and struggles to keep pace with the shift to electric vehicles.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12

France urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed elections

France on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli obstacles", the vote would be held in September next year, alongside a presidential poll.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11