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Iranian-French author known for Persepolis dies at 56

Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent human rights advocate and the author of the autobiographical book Persepolis, has died at 56.

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French billionaire Stérin reveals far-right agenda in first public hearing

French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Stérin has used his first appearance before lawmakers to lay bare his "meta-political" campaign to bring free-market and conservative ideas into power to battle "socialism, wokism, Islamism and immigration", less than a year before France’s presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

2026 World Cup: France begin their preparation with a defeat against Ivory Coast

It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the Elephants to come back and take the lead, notably thanks to an…

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa in three-way battle for tournament title heading into final round

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is in contention for the Norway Chess title. He secured a crucial classical victory over compatriot D Gukesh. This win places him just half a point behind leader Wesley So of the USA. The final round promises an exciting battle for the championship. Alireza Firouzja representing…

The Economic Times

France accused of ‘climate denial’ as green funding quietly shrinks following blistering heatwave

France’s green party leader Marine Tondelier has dubbed the government “incompetent” as attention turns to its flagship climate fund.

Euronews

The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started

Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.

Latin Times

European big guns stumble in World Cup warm-ups

Two former World Cup winners have both been surprised in their latest warm-up matches, with Graham Arnold's Iraq holding Spain and Ivory Coast beating France.

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Diallo gives Cote d'Ivoire shock win over France, just days before World Cup

Amad Diallo scored a late winner as Cote d'Ivoire stunned France 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match in Nantes on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up defeat

The Elephants overturned an early deficit to beat France 2-1 on Thursday, inflicting a rare defeat on Didier Deschamps's side in their penultimate World Cup warm-up game.

France 24

'Judicial system should believe victims first', activist says after body found in missing girl case

Outrage has erupted in France after it emerged that the main suspect in the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl, missing since last week, had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children, with no apparent action taken by the authorities. A body was discovered on Thursday, and formal identification was under…

France 24

The 10 Best Goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

These goalkeepers could prove absolutely vital to their teams’ chances at this summer’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash

PARIS (FRANCE) - Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Roland Garros final, where she will take on Mirra Andreeva.

Bangkok Post

How to watch France vs Ivory Coast: FREE streams, team news, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch France vs Ivory Coast live streams online – including for FREE – with Kylian Mbappe to feature in the World Cup 2026 warm-up in Nantes.

TechRadar

Kalshi World Cup Odds: Latest on Spain vs. France as Favorites

World Cup prediction markets on Kalshi are favoring Spain and France stronger than the rest.

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Outrage in France as body discovered in case of missing 11‑year‑old Lyhanna

Outrage erupted in France on Thursday after a body was discovered in the search for 11-year-old schoolgirl Lyhanna and it was revealed that the key suspect had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children but no action had been taken. The body has yet to be formally identified.

France 24

France's ban on Israeli weapons at Eurosatory 'shameful', says economy minister

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities, and said he preferred "to be…

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: Protecting whistleblowers, homegrown fertiliser, daylight savings in France

A former prime minister goes after a whistleblower and what that means for those who dare to speak out. Why a natural ingredient that could cover up to 40 percent of France's fertiliser needs is currently being flushed down the loo. And France's halting steps towards adopting daylight savings time.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch France vs. Côte d’Ivoire on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

France vs. Côte d’Ivoire promises to be an intriguing encounter as both sides continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

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Hotter summers and colder winters: El Nino set to intensify extreme weather, scientist says

A climate scientist has told FRANCE 24 that we should all watch out and prepare for the strong possibility of an extremely hot summer in the northern hemisphere in the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the El Nino phenomenon is set to develop in the Pacific…

Euronews

10 iconic moments that shaped World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup Omitted XI: the star players watching from the sofa this summer

In today’s Football Daily: a potential Omitted XI for the GWC, and Ibrahima Konaté opens up

France 24

The art of the apéro: Exploring how France unwinds

This week we’re taking a look at a much-loved pillar of French culture: apéro. This ritual gathering takes place before dinner, typically between 6pm and 8pm, it’s a moment when friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues meet for drinks and snacks. A majority of French people say it’s part of their…

Radio France Internationale

Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part series on players expected to make a mark at the tournament, RFI profiles a striker who holds his country's record for goals and appearances.

Radio France Internationale

French start-up Quobly raises €115m to build cheaper quantum computers

French start-up Quobly secured €115 million in funding this week as it pursues an ambitious goal: building quantum computers using the same manufacturing techniques as ordinary computer chips.

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'Soon I'll be a Buddhist monk' – Arnaud De Lie struggles to stay calm amid avalanche of misfortune

Belgian battling more setbacks at Tour de Wallonie as he prepares for the Tour de France

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