Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino
IFA points to ‘unprecedented crisis of confidence’Premier League chief says Infantino ‘hit self-destruct’Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after the French
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Robotic ocean glider reveals giant phytoplankton chains in the Mediterranean Sea
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and the Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography in Marseille, France, have discovered something surprising in the Mediterranean Sea: g
Science
phys.org
18.08.2026
Champagne harvest starts early in France as heatwave speeds ripening
Aerial and close-up footage shows an early Champagne grape harvest in Tours-sur-Marne as heatwaves force smaller crews and faster picking schedules
World
euronews.com
18.08.2026
France to use artificial intelligence to check cyber security of government agencies after hacker attack
France's Budget Ministry may use artificial intelligence tools to detect vulnerabilities in government agencies' cybersecurity systems after a large-scale hacking attack on the country's tax agency
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Patrick Vieira appointed as head coach of Senegal, the country of his birth
Former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape ThiawSenegal reached last 32 of this summer’s World CupSenegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country’s football f
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
Former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw as Senegal coach.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team
Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national te
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Vieira named new Senegal head coach
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
France is investigating Russian interference in the presidential election
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into a disinformation campaign allegedly carried out by Russia against the candidates in the presidential elections to be held in France nex
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
France probes disinfo campaigns targeting 2027 election candidates
Presidential contenders Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal were purportedly targeted by Russia-affiliated networks this summer.
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies continu
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Heatwaves damage Monet's gardens in the North of France
The succession of heatwaves in France this year has played havoc with plants and husbandry, including in Claude Monet's celebrated home and gardens at Giverny, in Normandy. Some of the garden's most f
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Karim Benzema has set a condition to leave "Al-Hilal".
French football player Karim Benzema has put forward a condition to leave Saudi Arabia's "Al-Hilal" club.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
French PM announces support for fire-damaged villages after jeers from residents
The French government has approved a special budget worth 12 million euros to help towns affected by the recent wildfires in the country's south. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a raft of o
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Macron confirmed that voluntary military service in France will begin in September
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Drug-carrying drones interfere with medical helicopters in Strasbourg
In the eastern French city of Strasbourg, for three weeks now, due to the activity of drones over the local detention center, medical helicopters have been flying the sick and injured directly to the
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
France's defense spending will increase to 436 billion euros
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
French PM heckled over wildfire response as blazes continue across Europe
The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Besiktas has started negotiations for French footballer Keven Danya
Türkiyənin "Beşiktaş" klubu heyətinə daha bir futbolçu qatmaq niyyətindədir.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and JapanGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 fin
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026