Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
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31.05.2026
What’s next after scrapping the ‘Black Code’ in France?
French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies.
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29.05.2026
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.
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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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26.05.2026
France bans Ben-Gvir: Which other Israeli leaders have been penalised?
France bans the Israeli far-right minister after his 'unspeakable' behaviour against arrested Gaza flotilla activists.
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24.05.2026
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.
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19.05.2026
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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17.05.2026
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.
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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.
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12.05.2026
Risks and rewards in France-Kenya partnership
Nairobi's partnership with Paris has sparked criticism, with many worried Kenya's interests will be subordinated.
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11.05.2026
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.
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10.05.2026
France introduces one‑euro canteen meals for all students
French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
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07.05.2026
Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Women die after boat carrying 82 people has engine trouble and runs aground near Calais, French authorities say.
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03.05.2026
France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
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29.04.2026
France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes
Authorities say the Coco platform has been linked to sexual abuse of children, drug offences, rape and murder.
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29.04.2026
France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution
France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
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25.04.2026
France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant
Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
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17.04.2026
France’s Ekitike to miss World Cup after Liverpool Champions League injury
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off in the Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.
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15.04.2026
Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home
Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
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15.04.2026
Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.
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15.04.2026