Sabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’
World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
French PM to fast-track security bill after PSG football violence and riots
More than 200 people were arrested in France following PSG's Champions League win, which followed semifinal disorder.
World
aljazeera.com
02.06.2026
France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
World
aljazeera.com
02.06.2026
France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.
World
bbc.com
01.06.2026
Four-time champion Swiatek out as French Open continues to deliver shocks
Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff's ouster.
World
aljazeera.com
31.05.2026
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.
World
bbc.com
31.05.2026
Holder Gauff beaten by Potapova; Sabalenka solid at French Open
Gauff's exit leaves four-time champion Swiatek and world number one Sabalenka as top contenders for the women's title.
World
aljazeera.com
31.05.2026
Vallejo fined for sexist remarks about female referee at French Open
Paraguayan blames Brazilian referee Ana Carvalho for failing to control the home crowd during his second-round loss.
World
aljazeera.com
30.05.2026
What’s next after scrapping the ‘Black Code’ in France?
French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies.
World
aljazeera.com
29.05.2026
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.
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
Ashraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele may not play in the UEFA Champions League final
French PSG defender Ashraf Hakimi and striker Ousmane Dembele may not play in the UEFA Champions League final match against Arsenal.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.05.2026
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.
World
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'.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
17.05.2026