Who is Moise Kouame, the youngest French Open match winner since 1991?
World no 318's victory over Marin Cilic also made him the youngest man to claim a Grand Slam victory in 17 years.
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aljazeera.com
27.05.2026
France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years
At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic.
World
aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
‘I was actually depressed’: France tries to deport immigrant students
In an impoverished Parisian suburb, some young people are being ordered to leave when they graduate from high school.
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aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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bbc.com
23.05.2026
Western nations warn Israel to end illegal settlement expansion, violence
Nine countries including UK, Germany and France warn settlements in occupied West Bank a 'breach of international law'.
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aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
French Open: Players accuse Slams of ignoring concerns as tensions rise
The dispute between players and the Grand Slams reaches boiling point in Paris, but boycott restricted to media duties.
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aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
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bbc.com
20.05.2026
Singer Patrick Bruel denies wave of sexual assault allegations in France
Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
World
bbc.com
19.05.2026
Sinner wins Italian Open to complete career Golden Masters
The first Italian to win the title in 50 years enters the French Open as favourite with Alcaraz out injured.
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aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor
French magistrates investigate possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
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aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa?
France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.
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aljazeera.com
13.05.2026
France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit
Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
World
aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
World
bbc.com
12.05.2026
Rebranding Francafrique
France is trying to rebrand itself during a summit with African heads of states in Kenya.
World
aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive
As passengers evacuate the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship, a French woman and two US citizens tested positive.
World
aljazeera.com
11.05.2026
US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
World
bbc.com
11.05.2026
Risks and rewards in France-Kenya partnership
Nairobi's partnership with Paris has sparked criticism, with many worried Kenya's interests will be subordinated.
World
aljazeera.com
11.05.2026
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.
World
bbc.com
10.05.2026
Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa
Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.
World
aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings
Players' union challenges French state's failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.
World
aljazeera.com
08.05.2026