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Macron hosts francophone summit to boost influence in French-speaking world

The annual "Francophonie" summit kicks off on Friday – an opportunity for host-country France to try and bolster its influence in a conflict-ridden world, particularly in Africa. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby, an ally of France and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are among the prominent guests.

Radio France Internationale

Weakened Hezbollah expected to return to traditional guerilla warfare tactics

Israel’s assassination of longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, its elimination of most of the group's top commanders and the destruction of its communications system – spectacularly illustrated by exploding pagers and walkie-talkies – has crippled the Shiite group, leaving it with little choice but to return to the guerrilla tactics…

France 24

Enzo Maresca hails Christopher Nkunku after 'special day' capped with Chelsea goal

Nkunku is back in France squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures

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French treasure hunt for buried owl statue ends after 31 years

A mass treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a buried statuette of a golden owl has finally been unearthed – after 31 years.

France 24

Hezbollah Leader Agreed To Ceasefire Before Assassination

Hezbollah leader agreed to a ceasefire before being assassinated by Israel, involving US and France in negotiations.

Top News

Odyssey cruise ship finally leaves Belfast for three year voyage around the world

The vessel was originally due to depart four months ago

The Independent UK

France’s 31-year treasure hunt for a buried owl statue finally ends

Conclusion of search launched by 1993 picture puzzle book leaves chouetteurs with mixed emotions

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe Out of France Squad Despite Return From Injury

Kylian Mbappé will not represent France in its UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

When is the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony? Date, time and full list of nominees

Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmati are among those tipped to win during the star-studded evening in Paris

The Independent UK

Stranded cruise ship finally leaves Belfast for round-the-world voyage

Villa Vie Odyssey passengers, who spent four months stuck in Northern Irish capital, had believed they were heading north

The Guardian - UK

Macron hosts Francophone leaders in bid to boost French influence

President Emmanuel Macron hosts the "Francophonie" summit this week in a bid to bolster French clout in a conflict-ridden world, in particular Africa. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby, an ally of France and regular visitor to Paris, will be a prominent guest, as will Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

France 24

Conservationist Patricia Wright on finding a new rainforest in Madagascar

A world-renowned naturalist and environmentalist, who is credited with discovering a new species of lemur, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her latest discovery. Dr Patricia Wright has found a 14-square-kilometre tropical rainforest in a remote part of Madagascar. She has been working with a team of scientists who have…

France 24

Europe’s exhausted oyster reefs ‘once covered area size of Northern Ireland’

Study uncovers vivid and poignant accounts of reefs as high as houses off countries including UK, France and Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Explained: How a former Real Madrid, Chelsea player could change future of football transfers

Football's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be massively overhauled on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its verdict on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against governing body FIFA.

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Radio France Internationale

French interior minister vows more deportation flights to DRC from Mayotte

France's interior minister has ordered authorities in the French overseas department of Mayotte to arrange deportation flights for migrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo, as Paris seeks to clamp down on illegal immigration to the island off the east coast of Africa.

France 24

US is senior partner in relationship but Israel driving conversation, analyst says

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is thought to be weighing up a range of options, following his pledge to come down hard on Iran. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Bilal Y. Saab, Head of the US-Middle East practice and an associate fellow at Chatham House. He says that the…

Cycling News

Tour de France champion Kasia Niewiadoma ends season, to skip Gravel World Championship title defense

Defending champion to focus on recovery, celebrating successful 2024

The Conversation

Five reasons why French business schools should value international students

France remains a top destination for higher education. According to Campus France, 412,087 foreign students enrolled in French institutions for the 2022-2023 academic year – a 3% increase from the previous year and a 17% rise over five years. They represent 14% of students enrolled in higher education. Although France…

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Bissegger, Staune-Mittet among new Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale signings as 2025 roster is finalized

French team looks to the future with four new riders and four contract extensions

Radio France Internationale

The priorities for France's new government revealed in PM's first speech

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier set out his stall on Tuesday with his maiden policy speech to a fractious parliament. From slashing debt to boosting nuclear power and restricting immigration, RFI looks at the issues he promised would be top of his government's priorities.

France 24

Afghan athlete under police protection slams gender apartheid as 'crime against humanity'

FRANCE 24 spoke to Marzieh Hamidi, a former taekwondo champion for Afghanistan who has been a refugee in France since 2021, when the Taliban returned to power. In late August of this year, she posted a video on social media denouncing "gender apartheid" in her home country. Since early September,…

Radio France Internationale

Macron condemns Iran's attacks, mobilises French military in Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he strongly condemns Iran's latest attacks on Israel, adding that France has mobilised military resources in the Middle East.In a statement released Wednesday, Macron reiterated France's demand that the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah cease its terrorist actions against Israel and its population.

Radio France Internationale

France begins low speed limit rollout on Paris ring road

Paris authorities have begun to gradually reduce the speed limit on the French capital's busy ring road in order to improve "safety and quality of life".

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Courtney Dauwalter heads to France to tackle her next 100 miler – here's why it could signal a bid to reclaim UTMB crown

Could we be in for another Dauwaulter-Schide face off in 2025?

Radio France Internationale

France targets the rich with temporary tax hikes to bring down debt

France's finance minister has promised that upcoming tax hikes required to bring the country's finances back on track will be specifically targeted at high-income groups and will be temporary.

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