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'Ultra-left' blamed for youth's killing that shocked France
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» LYON - France's government said Sunday the "ultra-left" was behind the fatal beating of a French youth aligned with the far right, after the killing inflamed political tension ahead of March local elections.
France summons Musk after raids on X offices
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» PARIS - France summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a “voluntary interview” as cybercrime authorities on Tuesday searched the French offices of his social media network X, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said.
French minister criticises Clooney's 'double standard' passport
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - A junior member of President Emmanuel Macron's government Wednesday criticised the French passports given to Hollywood superstar George Clooney despite him speaking poor French, saying the move suggested a "double standard".
France probes ‘foreign interference’ after malware found on ferry
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» PARIS - France is investigating possible foreign interference after a passenger ferry was infected with malware that could allow the ship to be remotely controlled, the interior minister said on Wednesday.
Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory after Trump steals show at draw
AFP, Published on 06/12/2025
» WASHINGTON — The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday's draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump.
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.
Barca thrash Athletic to inaugurate rebuilt Camp Nou in style
AFP, Published on 23/11/2025
» BARCELONA - Barcelona made a triumphant return to their rebuilt Camp Nou stadium on Saturday following two-and-a-half years in exile with a 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to go joint top of La Liga.
Swiss Gruyere crowned world cheese champ
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» BERN, Switzerland - A Swiss Gruyere was crowned the 2025 World Cheese Champion on Thursday, seeing off competition from more than 5,000 rivals from 46 countries.
Major League Soccer to align calendar with world's top football leagues
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» NEW YORK - Major League Soccer will change its competition schedule in 2027 to align with the world's top football leagues in a decision commissioner Don Garber Thursday called one of the most important in the history of the 30-year-old league.
Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» RIYADH - Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great football careers.