We need to defend Europe against China, Russia, US: French president Macron

The French Pacific islands of New Caledonia began voting Sunday on whether to become an independent nation, in a closely-watched test of support for France in one of its many territories scattered around the globe.

New Caledonia votes on independence from France

A giant mechanical spider and minotaur thrilled crowds in central Toulouse on Friday as French street theatre group "La Machine" introduced its latest feat.

Giant mechanical creatures delight spectators in France

French collectors boast more than 3,000 objects from WWI

A veritable clash of cultures, if not civilizations appears to be panning out in Europe. While the nature of the problem is historical with the past casting a shadow on the present, it is perhaps best encapsulated by the burqa or hijab (Muslim veil) controversies.

The hijab ban: A metaphor for the 'clash of civilizations'?

Belgium surpassed France to acquire the top spot in FIFA's world rankings released on Thursday. Belgium and France had been tied at the top last month and while both sides won one game and drew another in October, the Belgians, with 1,733 points, moved ahead by a single point under the formula for calculating the rankings.

FIFA world rankings: Belgium becomes new no. 1

France will make a decision on the replacement of its flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle at the start of 2020, its armed forces minister said on Tuesday.

France begins deliberations on new aircraft carrier

Britain, France and Germany on Sunday said Saudi Arabia must clarify how dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi died inside its Istanbul consulate, and its account must "be backed by facts to be considered credible".

'Urgent need for clarification' on Khashoggi death: UK, France, Germany

Is Mercury's core liquid or solid, and why -- on the smallest planet in our solar system -- is it so big? What can the planet closest to the Sun tell us about how our solar system came into being?

Mercury mission to explore origin of Solar System

French, German, Turkish and Russian leaders are set to meet in Istanbul on October 27 to discuss the ongoing Syrian crisis and figure out ways to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in the country's Idlib region, the French presidency said on Friday.

Istanbul summit: France will ensure Idlib ceasefire remains, Russia to discuss return of Syrian refugees

World champions France fought back from a goal down to edge Germany 2-1 with a double from Antoine Griezmann in their Nations Cup match at the Stade de France on Tuesday.

UEFA Nations League: Griezmann double gives France comeback win over Germany

Flash floods kill 13 people in South West France

Britain, France and Germany called on the Saudi and Turkish authorities on Sunday to mount a "credible investigation" into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying they were treating the incident with "the utmost seriousness".

Britain, France, Germany call for 'credible investigation' into Khashoggi disappearance

Thierry Henry has "everything" needed to become a good manager, France coach and former international teammate Didier Deschamps said of the newly-named Monaco coach.

Henry has 'everything' to become good coach - Deschamps

Germany defender Jerome Boateng has been ruled out of Tuesday's away Nations League match against France in Paris with the under-fire Germans eager to avoid a record sixth defeat in a calendar year.

Germany defender Boateng ruled out of France clash

French footballer Kylian Mbappe's rapid rise to global fame and in his football game has earned the 19-year-old World Cup winner an appearance on the cover of Time magazine's international edition, scheduled to appear on Friday.

19-year-old Kylian Mbappe is Time magazine's 'Future of Soccer'

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted two bills to prevent the spread of false information during election campaigns following allegations of Russian meddling in the 2017 presidential vote.

French MPs adopt 'fake news' bill

French police have opened an investigation into the whereabouts of the president of international police cooperation agency Interpol, after his wife reported he had gone missing after travelling home to his native China last week.

Probe opens in France after Interpol chief reported missing in China

Police raid Muslim prayer hall in France

France accused Iran's intelligence ministry on Tuesday of being behind a foiled plot to bomb an exiled opposition group near the French capital in a move that risks straining already complicated ties between Paris and Tehran.

France accuses Iran over bomb plot near Paris, Tehran denies allegations 

Syria's foreign minister on Saturday denounced US, French and Turkish forces operating in his country as "occupying forces" and demanded that they leave immediately.

Syria calls on US, French, Turkish forces to withdraw immediately

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron reacted on the Rafale deal row describing it as a "government-to-government" discussion, news agency PTI reported.

'I  want to refer to what PM Modi said on Rafale deal,' says French President Macron 

Le Drian said yesterday's historic summit between Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un was 'an undoubted step forward'

France alarmed after Trump 'practically hugged' Kim: Minister

Porcher said the ship maintained 'cordial' radio contact with Chinese military vessels, 'which were present in the area until we left'

France challenges Beijing in South China Sea

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