A French ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
One of the ships belonging to the French "CMA CGM" shipping group - the container ship "San Antonio" was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Azerbaijan
report.az
06.05.2026
Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka
Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.
World
aljazeera.com
06.05.2026
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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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.
World
bbc.com
29.04.2026
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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bbc.com
29.04.2026
Madagascar detains French ex-serviceman over alleged destabilisation plot
French national Guy Baret is detained alongside Malagasy army officer over alleged conspiracy to destabilise Madagascar.
World
aljazeera.com
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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bbc.com
29.04.2026
Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue
French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
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aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
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bbc.com
27.04.2026
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
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bbc.com
24.04.2026
French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
World
bbc.com
18.04.2026
Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security
US not part of France- and UK-led talks on a post-war Hormuz maritime force, but Europe's role remains limited.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant
Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
World
aljazeera.com
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.
World
aljazeera.com
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.
World
aljazeera.com
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.
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
French cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing ISIL in Syria
Cement company Lafarge and eight of its ex-employees were found guilty of financing ISIL in a French court.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Cement company Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing case
A French court has found cement company Lafarge guilty of financing armed groups during the Syrian war.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Mbappe did not participate in the last training session of "Real".
French footballer Kylian Mbappe did not participate in the last training session of the Spanish "Real" team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.04.2026