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Best midfielders of the 2000s

Some of the world's finest picked up where they left off in the 1990s. Other new talents emerged. But who were the pick from the first decade of the new millennium?

FourFourTwo · Nov 16, 2023

The police officer suspected in French teen's killing that set off riots has been freed during probe

A police officer being investigated in the killing of a 17-year-old of North African origin that touched off riots around France was freed from jail Wednesday while the probe continues

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

France issues arrest warrant for Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad

France has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for complicity in crimes against humanity over chemical attacks carried out in the summer of 2013.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2023

What’s at stake in Madagascar’s upcoming presidential election?

The impoverished country goes to the polls on Thursday after weeks of protests over alleged electoral irregularities.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

‘Feminisation of poverty’: France’s cost-of-living crisis is hitting women hardest

Poverty is worsening in France and women and children are the main victims, the charity Secours Catholique has warned in its annual report, highlighting the burden of inflation, childcare and entrenched gender inequality on single women and mothers.

France 24 · Nov 15, 2023

Best midfielders of the 1990s

In a decade which saw the introduction of the Champions League and the Premier League, a look at the players who stood out in midfield

FourFourTwo · Nov 15, 2023

Opening stage of Tour de France to start in Lille in 2025

The 2025 Tour de France will start in the northern city of Lille, the organisers announced on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2023

Macron pledges emergency funds for flood-struck towns in northern France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday promised two emergency funding packages to support towns in the northern regions of France devastated by flooding. He also declared in a state of natural disaster for 214 municipalities in Pas-de-Calais and around thirty in the Nord department.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2023

Apple Tap to Pay brings iPhone-based contactless payments to France

Apple has announced that its Tap to Pay feature is now live for businesses in France.

iMore · Nov 14, 2023

France could relax post-Brexit visa restrictions for British homeowners

British citizens who own a home in France are currently limited to visa-free stays of up to 90 days

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023