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The first instalment of Sarkozy's memoirs, 'Passions', tops France's summer bestseller list. (Photo: AFP)

Ex-French leader Francois Hollande finds second career on stage

It was passion and another bestselling memoir that undid Hollande -- that by his former lover Valerie Trierweiler.

14 Jul 2019 2:37 PM

Between allies, we can, and we should, solve our differences without using threats, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said. (Photo: Representational))

France adopts pioneering tax on tech giants like Google, Amazon, Facebook & Uber after US threat

Global tax rules should be updated for the digital age, Internet Association's Jordan Haas.

12 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

‘Once the Su-30MKI and the Rafale start operating together, it will be a potent combination against our adversaries, be it Pakistan or anybody else,’ said Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria. (Photo: ANI)

Rafale-Su-30MKI deadly combo will make Pak, other enemies worried: IAF

IAF Vice Chief also said that he was looking forward to fly the Rafale aircraft of the French Air Force.

11 Jul 2019 9:11 PM

The measure can be applied after the referee has applied the "three-step procedure" for such incidents. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA reveals harsher punishment for racist behaviour

The Disciplinary Code only applies to official FIFA competitions, including the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.

11 Jul 2019 8:49 PM

Grace Meng first publicly reported in early October 2018 that her husband Meng Hongwei had gone missing.

Grace Meng, wife of former Interpol Chief, sues agency

Days after she reported him missing, Interpol on October 7 said he had resigned as its president.

08 Jul 2019 4:49 PM

Bakker also pointed out his main qualities saying that he is quick, solid and will aim to play as often as possible. (Photo: Paris Saint German/Twitter)

Mitchel Bakker signs four-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

The Dutch defender came through the Ajax youth academy and is tied with the club until 30 June 2023.

08 Jul 2019 9:55 AM

The priest, Bernard Preynat, already confessed to abusing Boy Scouts during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo: Representative Image)

Priest defrocked for abusing 85 boy scouts

His victims allege church authorities covered up for Preynat for years, allowing him to have continued contact with children.

05 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

The French leader said he would continue in the coming days to work towards a resolution of the standoff between Iran and the US that would see Tehran 'fully respect its obligations and continue to benefit from the economic advantages of the (2015) deal.' (Photo: File)

France calls on Iran to 'immediately' reduce enriched uranium reserves

This camed a day after Tehran announced it had breached limits under a 2015 nuclear deal to retaliate against new US sanctions.

02 Jul 2019 3:55 PM

In the Gard region, where France's highest temperature on record was registered on Friday at 45.9 degrees Celsius (114 degrees Fahrenheit), scores of fires burned some 600 hectares (about 1,500 acres) of land and destroyed several houses and vehicles, emergency services said. (Photo: Representational)

700 firefighters tackle wildfires as heatwave in Europe breaks records

More than 700 firefighters and 10 aircraft were mobilised to tackle the fires in the Gard.

29 Jun 2019 7:52 PM

If France qualifies for the European Championship, Mbappe could be playing matches until July 12, the date of the final in London. (Photo: AFP)

Mbappe wants to play at both Euro 2020 and Olympics

The Paris Saint-Germain striker had already expressed his interest in the Olympic tournament.

26 Jun 2019 3:39 PM

Alves did not reveal where he might go, and leaves PSG as compatriot Leonardo returns as the new sporting director. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil skipper Dani Alves leaves PSG, destination unknown

The 36-year-old right back, who is captain of Brazil, had been with the French champions for two seasons.

23 Jun 2019 3:02 PM

The cause of the fire, which still wasn't fully extinguished by 10:00 am, is still unknown. Prosecutors have already opened an investigation. (Photo: Twitter)

3 dead, 1 injured in Paris building fire

The blaze was reported at around 5:00 am (0300 GMT) and it took nearly four hours for 200 firefighters to bring it under control.

22 Jun 2019 4:43 PM

According to the latest public study in France, opening up blood donations to gay donors in 2016 has not increased the risk of HIV transmission via blood transfusion. (Photo: AFP)

Gay rights activists complain to EU over ban on blood donation in French

The move came three years after France lifted a 30-year ban on bisexuals donating blood, on condition they abstain sex for a year.

20 Jun 2019 4:27 PM

Michel Platini, 63, looked drawn as he left the police anti-corruption office in Nanterre in the western Paris suburbs.

Platini released in 2022 World Cup probe, denies wrongdoing

The French football legend who led European football's governing body from 2007 to 2015 was held on Tuesday.

19 Jun 2019 12:08 PM

Novak Djokovic leads the men's ATP tennis rankings released Monday (Photo: AP)

Djokovic tops ATP rankings; beats Nadal, Federer

The top of the rankings remains unchanged a week after Nadal claimed the Roland Garros title with victory over Dominic Thiem in the final.

17 Jun 2019 7:10 PM

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi appeared to target Neymar when he indicated that the club's highly-paid stars would have to shape-up or ship-out (Photo: AP)

Neymar future clouded as Pogba hands Man Utd tranfer headache

Neymar's two years at the Parc des Princes have been marred by injury and contoversy.

17 Jun 2019 6:39 PM

The Airbus A321XLR will be the longest-range narrow-body jetliner and arrives as airlines look to maximise the flexibility of more fuel-efficient, single-aisle aircraft. (Photo: Twitter)

Airbus launches long-range A321 jet, close to 200 orders expected

Leasing company Air Lease Corp on Monday announced a deal for 100 Airbus planes, including 27 of the A321XLR jets.

17 Jun 2019 3:08 PM

Nearly two-thirds of the roof of the Cathedral was severely damaged by the devastating fire. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame to hold first mass after fire

The Cathedral, whose construction began in 1160 and continued over a century, has been a World Heritage Site since 1991.

16 Jun 2019 6:21 PM

Almost $1 billion was promised by some of France’s richest and most powerful families and companies, some of whom sought to outbid each other, in the hours and days after the inferno. (Photo: AFP)

Rich donors pledged millions for Notre Dame, didn’t pay a cent

No money has been seen, according to Finot, as donors wait to see how the reconstruction plans progress and fight it out over contracts.

16 Jun 2019 1:38 PM

French-US engine maker CFM International has been competing with IndiGo's existing engine supplier, Pratt & Whitney. (Representational Image)

IndiGo chooses French-US engine maker CFM International for mega order: Report

The two sides are putting finishing touches to the deal in time for an announcement at next week's Paris Airshow, sources said.

13 Jun 2019 3:31 PM

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