France Unveils Shortlist of Five Films for the International Oscar Race, From ‘Minotaur’ to ‘De Gaulle’ and ‘Iron Boy’
France has unveiled a robust shortlist of five films in the pipeline to represent country in the best international feature film race at Oscars, with Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Cannes Grand Prize winner “Mi
Culture
variety.com
10.09.2026
Hindu sect BAPS comes under scrutiny in France, US
France got a crash course on BAPS, the Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it come
World
france24.com
10.09.2026
Infantino's FIFA re-election bid faces setback as France withdraws support
The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The FFF said
Sport
france24.com
10.09.2026
UN expert Albanese, protesters warn against Italy’s anti-Semitism bill
Protesters in Rome and UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, warn proposed law could silence criticism of Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
10.09.2026
'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino a
World
france24.com
10.09.2026
The struggle for women to get care in Afghanistan
In this edition, French filmmaker and journalist Mélanie Nunes speaks to FRANCE 24 about her investigative report, "Afghanistan : les soignantes de l'ombre" or ‘the unsung female carers’. It follows w
World
france24.com
10.09.2026
France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election
France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation announced on Thursday. The FFF is aligning itse
Sport
france24.com
10.09.2026
France wants to transform Fifa after withdrawing Infantino support
French football leaders have proposed to seek ways to transform how Fifa is run after the country's football body became the latest to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's presidency.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
10.09.2026
France pushes back against English-first EU trade deals
Approval of deals with Indonesia and India risks being held up as Paris insists they be translated into all EU languages.
Politics
politico.eu
10.09.2026
Rwanda positions itself as an African space pioneer
Several African heads of state and leaders of national space agencies, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame, attended the very first international space summit hosted in France on Thursday. FRANCE
World
france24.com
10.09.2026
France's museums grapple with a wave of smash-and-grab thefts
A series of art heists in France has highlighted the country's struggle to protect its cultural treasures
World
abcnews.com
10.09.2026
Turkmenistan, France discuss new initiatives in energy, transport
Azerbaijan
trend.az
10.09.2026
Turkmenistan, France discuss expanding trade-economic ties
Azerbaijan
trend.az
10.09.2026
'Trump can see the writing on the wall here': Republicans hold midterm convention
FRANCE 24's Washington, DC correspondent Fraser Jackson weighs in on US President Donald Trump's efforts to leverage his fading star power to help the Republican Party hold onto Congress in November's
World
france24.com
10.09.2026
How Emmanuel Macron brought France’s AI darling to the world stage
Mistral has forged unrivaled ties with the French presidency. Now, Emmanuel Macron is departing.
Politics
politico.eu
09.09.2026
‘Call My Agent! The Movie’ Premieres in Paris as Ted Sarandos Touts Netflix’s ‘Vital’ Role in France Amid Regulatory Fight
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos used the Paris premiere of “Call My Agent! The Movie” to underscore the streamer’s importance to France’s entertainment industry amid a regulatory battle over the country’s
Culture
variety.com
09.09.2026
Céline Dion's return to France: A French love affair
Céline Dion’s hotly anticipated return to the stage is scheduled for this Saturday in Paris – the first of more than 16 concerts in the French capital in September and October. The shows mark a major
World
france24.com
09.09.2026
France's far-right National Rally fires policeman from security team over racist, sexist comments
France's far-right National Rally (RN) has expelled a policeman from its ranks after bodycam footage of him making racist, homophobic and sexist remarks was published on Wednesday. The controversy thr
World
france24.com
09.09.2026
France’s Le Pen stays silent on far-right victory in German election
Rassemblement National distances itself from Alternative for Germany ahead of next year’s French presidential vote
Finance
ft.com
09.09.2026
‘Call My Agent’ returns: George Clooney, Eva Longoria guest star in French film spinoff
Manon Kerjean, FRANCE 24's film critic highlights some of her picks among the French films in competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. She also looks at new releases in French cinem
World
france24.com
09.09.2026