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The cause of the blast that occurred in or outside a branch of the bakery chain Brioche Doree wasn’t immediately clear. (Photo:AP)

Blast in France injures 7; cause unclear

The victims sustained leg injuries that weren’t life-threatening, Amerouche told The Associated Press.

25 May 2019 9:07 AM

Having clinched the 2018 Wimbledon and US Open titles and then a seventh Australian Open crown in January this year, the Serb is tantalisingly close to another 'Djoko Slam'. (Photo: AFP)

Federer, Nadal aim to stop Djokovic from lifting all 4 grand slams titles twice

World number one Djokovic completed his first private stranglehold of all four Slams with victory at Roland Garros in 2016.

23 May 2019 10:33 AM

Dozens of families have sued Boeing over the Lion Air crash, and several lawsuits have been lodged over the Ethiopian crash. (Photo: AP)

Husband killed in Eithopian air crash, wife sues airliner for USD 276 million

The crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 near the capital Addis Ababa killed all 157 passengers and crew aboard.

22 May 2019 9:00 AM

Police have made contact with the climber but do not yet know why he began his ascent up the iron beams. (Photo:AP)

Security breach at Eiffel Tower after climber spotted; visitors evacuated

The esplanade underneath the monument was also evacuated, as was a large section of the adjacent Champ de Mars park.

21 May 2019 10:01 AM

Mbappe, who has already scored 32 goals this season, was named both the best player and best Under-21 player for the 2018-19 season. (Photo: AFP)

Mbappe and Marozsan voted best top-flight players in France

Mbappe scored twice in the penultimate round on Saturday to become the first French player in 53 years to net at least 32 goals in a Ligue 1

20 May 2019 12:04 PM

The French Open starts in Paris on May 26. (Photo:File)

French Open: Sharapova withdraws from French Open due to shoulder injury

The 32-year-old, who has won five Grand Slam titles, has not played since the end of January.

16 May 2019 9:12 AM

The return of Neymar from a foot problem on Saturday has been a plus, with the world's most expensive player finding form ahead of his Copa America campaign with Brazil, which starts next month. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1: PSG ends its 3-game losing streak with a 2-1 win, Neymar scores before ban

Thomas Tuchel's PSG have seen their season fizzle out since a shock Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester United in March.

12 May 2019 2:08 PM

The ban starts Monday, ruling Neymar out of PSG's last two league games. He can, however, play with the French champions at Angers on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar suspended for three matches after clashing with a fan; see video

After Rennes beat PSG on penalties in the final, Neymar reacted angrily to a fan who was filming and verbally goading players.

10 May 2019 4:17 PM

Also speaking at the Paris Forum event, French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire warned about the impact of a trade war between the world's two biggest economies. (Photo:AP)

US-China trade tensions threat to world economy: IMF chief

The head of the International Monetary Fund said that fresh trade tensions between the US and China were a threat to the world economy.

07 May 2019 3:35 PM

Having already missed one game, Mbappe will miss Saturday's match against Nice and the trip to Angers the following week. (Photo: AFP)

PSG's Kylian Mbappe suffers from three match ban

Mbappe, 20-year-old striker, lunged with his studs into the knee of Rennes defender Damien Da Silva near the close of extra time on Sunday.

03 May 2019 5:27 PM

While the French league title has already been secured, a string of glaring individual errors, poor defending at set pieces and a lack of determination have seen PSG win just once in six games and concede 16 goals, including 11 in three straight away defeats. (Photo: AFP)

PSG ends season in a wreckless manner amid continuous defeats

A season which started with 14 straight league wins is ending in a calamitous manner for Paris Saint-Germain..

02 May 2019 1:12 PM

PSG, who secured the Ligue 1 title earlier this month, remain 16 points ahead of second-placed Lille despite the latest setback. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1 2019: PSG slips again after losing to MontPellier 3-2

It was a third defeat in their last four league games for PSG, who also let a two-goal lead slip in Saturday’s French Cup final.

01 May 2019 10:20 AM

Neymar's temper got the better of him earlier this season after PSG lost to Manchester United in the Champions League. (Photo: AP)

Video of Neymar 'Punching' a fan post PSG's loss goes viral

The Brazil forward was walking up the stairs to collect his losers' medal at Stade de France when he was involved in an altercation.

28 Apr 2019 6:15 PM

Into extra time they went, and Neymar set up Mbappe for a shot against the post, but proof that Rennes had done more than just ruffle PSG's feathers came when France's golden boy was sent off. (Photo: AFP)

Mbappe sent off as PSG lose French Cup final to Rennes

Penalties were already looming when Mbappe was shown straight red card by referee Ruddy Buquet for a dreadful challenge on Damien Da Silva.

28 Apr 2019 12:22 PM

"We must work more, I've said it before. France works much less than its neighbours.' (Photo:AP)

Emmanuel Macron offers additional tax cuts to calm 'yellow vests' protests

Macron is under pressure to quell nearly six months of 'yellow vest' demonstrations that have brought weekly havoc to cities nationwide.

26 Apr 2019 10:31 AM

World number two Nadal dropped ranking points after his title defence ended with a shock semi-final loss to eventual champion Fabio Fognini. (Photo: AFP)

Djokovic extends his lead over Nadal to stay on the numer one position

Djokovic, winner of the last three Grand Slam tournaments, is now over 3,000 points clear of old rival Nadal.

22 Apr 2019 2:46 PM

Neymar's return at the start of the second half replacing Layvin Kurzawa is the cherry on the cake for Thomas Tuchel's side, who had been without the Brazilian superstar since January 23 with a right foot injury. (Photo: AFP)

PSG win their sixth Ligue 1 title, Neymar and Cavani return to the pitch from injury

Mbappe took his league tally for the season to 30 following his treble, which came just hours after PSG were crowned champions.

22 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

PSG, who have 81 points from 32 games, lead second-placed Lille by 17 points. (Photo: AP)

Ligue 1: 'Neymar could be back on the pitch on Sunday,' says Thomas Tuchel

Neymar, who has scored 13 goals from 13 league appearances this season, has been out of action since picking up a foot injury in January.

20 Apr 2019 3:11 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame 'within five years'. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame donors vulnerable to scams

France asks Notre-Dame donors to be cautious, warns them against scammers.

18 Apr 2019 4:10 PM

It was an embarrassing performance from runaway leaders PSG, who have 81 points from 32 games and lead second-placed Lille by 17 points. (Photo: AP)

Ligue 1: Nantes beats PSG 3-2 to delay their eight title celebration again

Victory would have put PSG out of reach at the top of the standings with six games left.

18 Apr 2019 10:18 AM

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