France

Another day of nationwide protests against Macron’s plans in France

France faced a seventh day of demonstrations on Saturday against President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension… Read More

Britain will pay France to stop boat migrants

Britain will pay France 480 million pounds ($577 million) over three years to try to… Read More

French nationwide strike to extend as pension reform fight intensifies

PARIS: France's nationwide strike against a planned pension reform, which disrupted train services, shut schools… Read More

Protests across France to test government resolve over pension reform

Hundreds of thousands of people were expected to take part in demonstrations across France on… Read More

France to turn wine into industrial alcohol to battle surplus

PARIS: France plans to spend millions of euros to turn wine into industrial alcohol for… Read More

France urges ‘transparency’ over US climate subsidies

PARIS: French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has called for "transparency" between the United States… Read More

Unscheduled stop: Baby born aboard high-speed train in France

The mother and her baby were reported later that both were doing well. Read More

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) is open to including Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals at… Read More

France economy grew 2.6% in 2022

PARIS: The French economy barely dodged a contraction in the final quarter of 2022 despite… Read More

France extends Covid tests for travellers from China

PARIS: France on Saturday said it had extended until February 15 Covid tests for travellers… Read More

Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself

Burkina Faso has decided to end a military accord that allowed French troops to fight… Read More

France hit by nationwide strikes as unions fight Macron’s pension reform

French train drivers, teachers and refinery workers were among those who walked off their jobs… Read More

France to provide €120m for Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project

ISLAMABAD: The government of France would provide soft loans of €120 million for Keyal Khwar… Read More

France exports electricity to its European neighbours again

For the first time in months, France is a net exporter of electricity as a… Read More

Karim Benzema announces ending international career with France

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from France's national team on social… Read More

France disappointed but proud of fightback in epic World Cup final

LUSAIL: France are disappointed they could not successfully defend their World Cup crown after losing… Read More

Messi’s FIFA World Cup dream fulfilled as Argentina down France on penalties

LUSAIL: Lionel Messi's dream of winning the FIFA World Cup has been fulfilled with a… Read More

Stage set for clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

DOHA: After 63 matches, the World Cup in Qatar comes to a close on Sunday… Read More

France stand firm to overpower gallant Morocco

AL KHOR, Qatar: France held their nerve to overcome a gallant Moroccan effort and secure… Read More

France book World Cup semis spot as England miss late penalty

Olivier Giroud scored the winner while Harry Kane missed a late chance to equalise with… Read More