New Zealand fought back from two goals down to hold Spain to a 2-2 draw in their penultimate Pool A match. By the virtue of this draw, the Kiwis have qualified for the knock-out stages of the men’s hockey World Cup.

Hockey World Cup 2018: New Zealand hold Spain to 2-2 draw, qualify for cross-overs

French government scraps all plans to hike fuel taxes following yellow-vest protests

French government appeals nationwide protesters against high pump prices for calm

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's approval ratings hit new lows as the "yellow vest" protests gathered pace, according to an Ifop-Fiducial poll for Paris Match and Sud Radio published on Tuesday.

Macron's popularity hits new low amid French protests: Poll

WION Gravitas: Anti-govt protests grip Paris

Skipper and goalkeeper Quico Cortes' brilliant penalty stroke save helped Spain hold France in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their second Pool A match at the ongoing men's hockey World Cup on Monday.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Spain hold France to 1-1 draw

Ambulance drivers stage protest against president Macron's reforms

French ambulance drivers gathered on Monday to join nationwide protests against President Macron's punishing fuel taxes and spiralling living costs, blaming a president who they see as detached from the everyday struggles of life outside the city.

Ambulance drivers in France join ongoing protest against President Macron's reforms

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Cars burn at "yellow vest" protest in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday convened a cabinet meeting for crisis talks a day after Paris saw its worst unrest in a decade on Saturday. Macron went earlier to the Arc de Triomphe on Sunday after one of France's most revered monuments was vandalised by rioters, with the government considering a state of emergency after the worst bout of unrest in years.

French President Macron begins crisis talks with ministers a day after 'Yellow Jacket' protest turned violent 

The French government will consider imposing a state of emergency to prevent a recurrence of France's worst riots in years, but while it is open to dialogue it will not change course, its spokesman said on Sunday.

France mulls state of emergency after Paris riots, won't change policy

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo Fernandez believes the former Real Madrid coach will return to management soon. Frenchman Zidane led Madrid to an unprecedented three consecutive Champions League titles (2016-18) as well as winning La Liga (2017) before surprisingly walking away in May.

Zinedine Zidane will be managing again soon, says son Enzo

The French National Assembly voted Friday in favour of a largely symbolic ban on parents smacking their children, a practice which though condemned by the UN still enjoys widespread support in the country.

France moves closer to ban on smacking children

Members of the French parliament voted in favour of a ban on parents smacking their children, falling into line with the majority of European Union member states, although there will be no punishment for breaking the law.

France passes law to ban parents smacking kids

New Zealand defeated France 2-1 in a tight Pool A clash to open their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory at the Kalinga Stadium on Thursday. Kane Russell scored for New Zealand in the 17th minute to give his team a 1-0 lead which was fursther extended by Stephen Jenness.

Hockey World Cup 2018: New Zealand defeat France 2-1

French police have questioned film star Gerard Depardieu over allegations that he raped a young actress, which he strongly denies, a police source said Wednesday.

French film star Gerard Depardieu questioned in rape probe

By Sophie Hunter Emmanuel Macron has just confirmed once again that he has the best interests of the wealthy at heart. A most recent example is the lower middle class-led protests that began on Saturday, November 17.

For France, the Macron Honeymoon is over

"Yellow vest" protests spread to Reunion island

Emmanuel Macron refuses to slash fuel tax in France

Breaking News: French president Macron refuses to slash fuel tax

Croatia captain Zeljko Krajan hailed his "dream team" after Marin Cilic sealed a second Davis Cup title for the Balkan nation by beating France's Lucas Pouille on Sunday.

Croatia captain Zeljko Krajan hails his Davis Cup dream team

Thousands demonstrate against sexual violence at Paris protest

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