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Macron signals readiness for dialogue with Algeria amid diplomatic tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, provided certain conditions are met. The announcement comes as relations between Paris and Algiers remain strained over several contentious issues, including France's......

Jacqueline Keller, former director of CRIF, dies at 97

The Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions (CRIF) announced on Wednesday the death of Jacqueline Keller, who led the organization from 1981 to 1996. She passed away on Tuesday at the age of 97, the institution said in a statement expressing “deep sadness”. Keller, described......

Antibiotic consumption surges in France, raising concerns over resistance

The consumption of antibiotics in France has seen a significant increase in 2024, placing the country second in Europe for antibiotic use. According to Santé Publique France, there was a rise of 5.4% in daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants, alongside a 4.8% increase in prescriptions. This alarming......

Macron hails Ukraine’s Rafale jet deal as key step in defense cooperation

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday praised a major defense agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, marking Kyiv’s acquisition of 100 Rafale fighter jets as a “new step” in bilateral cooperation. The announcement followed the signing of......

U17 World Cup: France files complaint after post-match brawl with Colombia

The French Football Federation (FFF) has lodged an official complaint with FIFA following a violent confrontation between French and Colombian players at the U17 World Cup in Qatar, the FFF confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday after France’s 2–0 victory in the Round of......

Azerbaijan vs France: Match time and TV channel for the last game of the year

The French national team has completed the essential task but still has one final effort to make. Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Les Bleus will take on Azerbaijan on Sunday evening in Baku. The match will be broadcast on TF1 and will also be available in live commentary on LeFigaro.fr. Kick-off......

Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on November 17 to reaffirm France's long-term support, according to the Élysée Palace. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, economic, and defense sectors,......

Winter sports federations reject cyclo-cross and cross-country at the 2030 winter olympics

The idea of expanding the Winter Olympics to include cyclo-cross or cross-country running has been firmly rejected by the international federations governing snow and ice sports. The 2030 Winter Games, to be held in the French Alps, will not see these disciplines added to their program. The debate began......

Fuel fraud network diverted €45,000 by cloning corporate cards and selling gas at €1 per litre

A large-scale fuel fraud operation has been dismantled in France after nearly a year of illegal activity that cost companies more than €45,000. The group, led by a 50-year-old man named Radu, allegedly used “skimming” devices to copy data from professional fuel cards at service stations......