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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

The US Federal Aviation Administration has faulted Boeing for not telling regulators for more than a year that a safety indicator in the cockpit of the top-selling plane didn’t work as intended. (Photo: File)

Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem: CEO

Boeing and the FAA have said the warning light wasn’t critical for flight safety.

17 Jun 2019 12:43 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

Known by his initials MBS, 32-year-old Prince Mohammed has shaken up Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East since he was elevated to crown prince in 2017. (Photo: File)

Sister of Saudi Crown Prince faces trial in Paris over alleged assault

The trial is due to be judged on July 9, the source said.

13 Jun 2019 1:51 PM

The French leader had offered the young oak to Trump during a state visit to Washington in 2018, and the two shovelled dirt around it under the watchful eyes of their wives — and cameras from around the world. (Photo: AP)

'Will send another': Macron offers Trump replacement 'friendship' oak

The tree was a symbolic gesture and came from a northern French forest where 2,000 US Marines died during World War I.

13 Jun 2019 9:54 AM

India have posted impressive wins in both their World Cup matches so far, against South Africa and Australia. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'India will dominate this WC like Aussies did in 2003, 2007': Ashwin

The Tamil Nadu cricketer said India's spinning duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have been doing well.

12 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

Verratti curled home on 86 minutes to earn a fourth win in as many attempts for Italy (Photo: AFP)

Italy edge Bosnia as Germany and France stroll

Meanwhile Germany and France piled up goals in lopsided victories.

12 Jun 2019 12:06 PM

Back from cricket, Australia's Barty now French Open champ.

In the past, Barty had plenty of trouble with the way clay dulls powerful serves and other strokes, as well as the footwork it requires.

09 Jun 2019 2:42 PM

Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America after hurting himself during the 2-0 win over Qatar (Photo: AFP)

PSG expect Neymar to recover in four weeks

Two club doctors diagnosed his injury as a "sprain of the lateral ligament" in his right ankle.

09 Jun 2019 1:20 PM

Thiem ends Djokovic history bid, faces Nadal in Roland Garros final

Thiem downed the world number one 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5.

08 Jun 2019 7:56 PM

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