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Football: France enter new era with Zinédine Zidane

Zinédine Zidane has led his first training session as manager of Les Bleus.

France 24 · Sep 22

Macron says France, US to 'act together' to ease energy market tensions, protect Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the US have agreed to work together to ease energy-market tensions, protect critical infrastructure in West Asia and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as Iranian officials arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly amid…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

A Tahitian Man's 18-Centimeter Scrotal Swelling Had Been There for Years, and Surgeons Found a Parasitic Worm Inside

A man from Tahiti lived for years with an 18-cm scrotal swelling. Surgeons in France found filarial worm remnants and dead tissue inside.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

35 Years After Watching His Dad Die on the Court, Nicolas Batum Retires From the NBA. The Timing Was Intentional.

Nicolas Batum announced his retirement from the NBA in the most heartfelt way possible.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

Kremlin dismisses warnings from France’s Le Pen and Bardella, saying Russia poses 'no threat'

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday.

Euronews · Sep 21

Body of British diver found in narrow cave in France two days after going missing

The 43 year-old was part of a group of eight experience divers from the UK who were exploring the natural pool

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Five Reasons Why Ousmane Dembele Should Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or

The 2026 Ballon d’Or race is wide open as Europe’s elite vie for the ultimate individual honor.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

A new divide in Germany

Germany’s political landscape is shifting dramatically. After major gains for the far-right AfD in eastern state elections – and a surge by the left-wing Die Linke in Berlin – traditional parties are facing growing pressure. With France’s presidential election less than a year away and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 21

Bayeux Tapestry craze prompts photo ban at British Museum

The British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from backing up at the new exhibit. The 1,000-year-old artwork is on display in the UK after an unprecedented loan from France, and tickets are sold out until December…

France 24 · Sep 21

Removing Usmanov from sanctions list risks making EU look weak - Lithuanian finance minister

Vilnius strongly opposes France's push to remove Usmanov from Russian sanctions, its finance minister told Euronews. However, fears of the blacklist expiring will likely lead to his removal despite heavy backlash.

Euronews · Sep 21