Kylian Mbappe criticises French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet. But failed to mention the racist abuse he had received, angering the PSG star. The 23-year-old considered quitting the national team as a result. Mbappe, the France international, accused the president of the French Football Federation (FFF) on Sunday of disregarding racial insults following his … Read more
The French, German, and Italian leaders paid a visit to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. French President Emmanuel Macron has subsequently gone viral on social media. The Ukrainian president has had a tense relationship with each of the three leaders. The French, German, and Italian leaders paid a visit to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This photo … Read more
Left-wing forces and President Emmanuel Macron’s allies trade barbs ahead of the parliamentary vote. Final campaigning taking place with Macron out of the country as he visits Ukraine at end of three-day trip. Polls project a range of either a slim majority for Ensemble or a majority for left-wing alliance Nupes. France’s left-wing forces and … Read more
Mario Draghi reaffirmed his strong support for Ukraine’s hopes of joining the European Union. On a trip to Kyiv with the French and German leaders. Draghi called Irpin a “place of massacres committed by the Russian army”. Draghi said the EU leaders wanted peace, but said Ukraine must be able to defend itself — and … Read more
French troops hand over military base in northeastern Mali. UN emissary in region warns departure could leave Menaka vulnerable to attack. France launched anti-jihadist operations in the region in 2013. French troops handed over a military base in northeastern Mali on Monday, ahead of a final withdrawal from the Sahel nation, according to France’s army, … Read more
A woman confronted French President Macron about rape allegations. Police officers subsequently visited the woman at her secondary school. Separate rape allegations have been leveled against Interior Minister. Police in France have apologized to a woman for allegedly attempting to “intimidate” her after she confronted President Emmanuel Macron about rape allegations leveled against ministers. … Read more
A hiker was killed in the French Alps after a fall on the Turbat pass. Rescuers were unable to reach hiker until earlier Saturday. The 2,679-metre-high Turbat pass is only reachable by “unstable terrain”. A hiker was killed in the French Alps after a fall on the Turbat pass in the Ecrins National Park, emergency services said … Read more
Hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon is determined for a rematch. His New Union (NUPES) coalition aims to thwart President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda. Polls suggest Macron’s alliance could win between 260 and 300 seats. By capturing a large number of seats in this month’s parliamentary elections, France’s first left-wing alliance in 25 years is on a mission … Read more
Eight men will stand trial in Paris for allegedly stealing a Banksy artwork. Seven French and one Italian defendant are accused of removing the metal door. Phone records showed the men were in Paris on the night of the heist. Eight men will stand trial in Paris On Wednesday, for allegedly stealing a Banksy artwork … Read more
Lithuanian and Estonian authorities react angrily to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call. Russia should not be humiliated as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. “With this war, Russia has humiliated itself,” Lithuanian President Nauseda stated. Lithuanian and Estonian authorities react angrily to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call that Russia should not be … Read more
Chad’s public prosecutor seeking two-year prison for six opposition leaders. They have been charged with disturbing public order and destruction of property. The junta dissolved parliament and suspended the constitution Chad’s public prosecutor On Monday announced that he was seeking two-year prison terms for six opposition leaders arrested following violent anti-French protests last month. “We … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent his condolences to the family of French journalist Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff who was killed in Ukraine on Monday. Speaking during his nightly address on Monday, Zelensky said he wanted to pay his “condolences to the relatives of this journalist.” “He is the 32nd journalist killed in the war and the … Read more
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky entreated the European Union Monday to prevent its “quarrels” and adopt clean sanctions on Russia because the bloc’s leaders sought a compromised address to Hungary to goal Moscow’s key oil exports. The 27-kingdom EU has spent weeks haggling over a proposed embargo on Russian oil but comes up in opposition to … Read more
Novak Djokovic installed a likely zone-very last assembly with vintage rival Rafael Nadal on the French Open with an excellent straight-sets victory over Diego Schwartzman on Sunday. The reigning champion, bidding to equal Nadal’s guys’ document of 21 Grand Slam titles, eased to a 6-1, 6-3, 6-3victory in his remaining-sixteen tie in opposition to 15th … Read more
Teenager Leylah Fernandez reached the French Open sector finals for the first time on Sunday, reveling in her new nickname of “Clay-lah” in honor of her astounding run at Roland Garros. Fernandez clinched a tight 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over 2019 semi-finalist Amanda Anisimova of the United States to make the remaining 8. On her … Read more
Several people were arrested in Paris by the police during the Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Liverpool. The Reds said that fans with genuine tickets were not allowed to enter the stadium amid security issues. But, the UEFA and the French authorities said that these people were carrying fake tickets. The interior … Read more
On Wednesday, more than 100 demonstrators attempted to disrupt TotalEnergies’ annual general meeting in central Paris, protesting the energy company’s climate policy and continued involvement in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and Alternatiba protesters handcuffed themselves to each other and impeded shareholders’ access to the building, claiming that TotalEnergies … Read more
France’s disabilities minister will not face a new investigation “as things stand” into a rape allegation that surfaced shortly after his nomination by President Emmanuel Macron last week, Prosecutors said Wednesday. Damien Abad has faced mounting pressure to resign after the news website Mediapart published assault allegations made by two women over a decade ago, … Read more
The United States on Tuesday Russia of ratcheting up a disinformation effort in Mali , claiming it was trying to divert attention away from “atrocities” committed by the Moscow-linked Wagner Group. Since France’s withdrawal from Mali, Western diplomats have pressured the country to reject the Wagner Group, whose mercenaries have also been accused of human … Read more
The recently appointed disabilities minister for French President Emmanuel Macron denied rape allegations and stated that he would not quit. “Should a man who is innocent resign? No, I don’t believe so “On Monday, he told reporters in his Ain constituency in eastern France. “I vigorously refute the accusations levelled against me… In my whole … Read more
Fifth-seeded Anett Kontaveit was knocked out of the French Open on Tuesday, the fourth pinnacle ten gamers to fall earlier than the quit of the second day. Kontaveit lost 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, and joins second seed and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, sixth seed Ons Jabeur and 10th-seeded Garbine Muguruza at the … Read more
Global shares rebounded Friday on China’s interest price cut, after having slumped yesterday on fears that sky-excessive inflation could spark an international downturn. “Markets were seeking out an excuse to dance, and a China price cut provided the reason,” IG analyst Chris Beauchamp instructed. “It isn’t much when set against the broader (rate) tightening we … Read more
Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” was set to fly into Cannes on Wednesday, as a Russian dissident in the main competition showcases an alternative side to the world’s top film festival. Cruise, who last appeared in Cannes 30 years ago, is expected to make a grand entrance, accompanied by a French Air Force aerobatic display … Read more
On Monday, the Alpine city of Grenoble will restart one of France’s most contentious arguments by allowing Muslim women to swim in state-run pools while wearing the “burkini.” The all-in-one swimsuit, used by some Muslim women to cover their bodies and hair while bathing, has become a controversial talking point during the holiday season in … Read more
A French court on Monday sentenced former international footballer Tony Vairelles to five years in prison, with two suspended, for armed assault during a nightclub fracas near his home city of Nancy in 2011. Fabrice, Jimmy, and Giovan, three of his brothers, were also sentenced to prison for their roles in the assault on security … Read more
A judicial source stated that the brother of Lebanon’s relevant bank governor posted bail of 100 billion Lebanese pounds ($3.7 million) and changed into freed on Thursday after two months of detention. The bail parent is a document in Lebanon, a rustic grappling with an economic crisis visible as one of the world’s worst in … Read more
Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, hinted on Wednesday at a first interest rate hike in July to cover soaring inflation, loading the actions of other major central banks and signaling the end of the eurozone’s cheap money era. The ECB must end its bond-buying stimulus “early in the third quarter” and … Read more
Novak Djokovic hailed Carlos Alcaraz on Monday, calling him the “best player” of the season so far and one of the “primary favourites” for Roland Garros. Djokovic, who will play Russia’s Aslan Karatsev in the first round of the Rome tournament, lost to Alcaraz in the Madrid semi-finals last weekend and paid respect to him … Read more
