The Latest Breaking News from France

Keira Walsh, Lena Oberdorf and the battle that could determine the Euro 2022 final

In the contest between two opposing and contrasting midfield pillars, the influential Walsh is set to face her toughest test yet against the imposing Oberdorf

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Canberra BMX rider Mia has gone from the Kambah club track to fifth in the world

The 12-year-old spoke from the world titles in France about her performance.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2022

ExxonMobil and Chevron shatter profit records; eurozone inflation hits record 8.9% – business live

US oil companies post huge earnings, as sky-high fuel costs hit consumers and drive up inflation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes takes stage five as crash clatters peloton

Marianne Vos finished third on the day to keep hold of yellow jersey, while a multi-rider crash held up the main bunch of riders up for almost three minutes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

French football bosses say the future looks bright for Diacre despite Euros exit

French football chiefs on Thursday vowed to back women's national team coach Corinne Diacre despite the 2-1 semi-final loss to Germany in the European championships.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2022

Macron hosts Saudi crown prince with oil, Iran and rights on agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Thursday, part of increased Western efforts to court the major oil-producing state amid the war in Ukraine and faltering talks to revive a nuclear deal with Iran.

Reuters · Jul 28, 2022

Infamous Welshman who escaped prison then stole a plane and flew to freedom dies

Brynley Fussell, a serial escaper, had 77 convictions having ended up in borstal aged just 10. He led a colourful life and has now died aged 91

Wales Online · Jul 28, 2022

Russia vows further media restrictions after EU court upholds ban on Russia Today France

The Kremlin vowed to further restrict Western media in Russia on Wednesday after the EU's top court upheld European sanctions that took Moscow's RT (Russia Today) channel off-air across the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2022

Rights groups hit out at Macron decision to host Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi crown prince accused of complicity in murder of Jamal Khashoggi is welcomed in Paris

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

Russia and the West are vying for influence in Africa and Ukraine is a big reason why

Russia's foreign minister and France's president are visiting this week along with visits by U.S. officials in what some say is the most intense competition for influence there since the Cold War.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2022