RFI – Live News EN
• 20/05/2026
The Serbian, who turns 39 this week, is no longer the immovable presence he once was, his famed durability now increasingly a concern in a sport shaped by younger, physically explosive rivals.
The question is not simply whether he can win another French Open, but how he continues to adjust his game and mindset to defy the natural erosion that comes with advancing years.
While his scheduling is more selective and his approach more pragmatic, Djokovic conceded he would have liked more time o...
This archived item refers to djokovic trying to hold back time at French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/05/2026
The three-week race will set off on June 24 and arrive on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on July 16, a week earlier than usual, to accomodate the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The 'Coronation City' of Reims, where French kings were crowned, was chosen for the Grand Depart over Luxembourg, which is also on the route.
"There were some wonderful candidates. The choice turned on the need to actually start in France with some regularity," race director Christian Prudhomme told AFP.
This year's Tour ...
This archived item refers to champagne start in Reims for 2028 Tour de France. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/05/2026
The "Louvre-New Renaissance" overhaul, President Emmanuel Macron's signature project announced last year, will include a new space for the Mona Lisa and a new museum entrance.
The vast redevelopment project has been entrusted to STUDIOS Architecture Paris, the French branch of an international company, and Selldorf Architects, a firm founded by a German architect in New York.
A French landscape and urban planning agency is also part of the winning team, which was selected by a jury from am...
This archived item refers to france unveils architects to transform Louvre. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 17/05/2026
Victory extended England's nearly four-year record unbeaten run to 38 games.
Sunday's match was a Grand Slam-decider, with France -- like England -- having won all four of their previous matches this Championship.
But the title hopes of France, so long England's closest challengers in Europe, were dented in a first half that ended with England 26-7 ahead.
This was further evidence of England's strength in depth, with coach John Mitchell missing more than a dozen players due to pregnancy, ...
This archived item refers to world champions England see off France to clinch another Women's Six Nations. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 17/05/2026
World number one Sinner beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to complete the 'Golden Masters' by winning all of the ATP's top-ranked events, in the process becoming the first Italian men's champion in Rome since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago.
Only Novak Djokovic had previously won all nine Masters 1000 events before Sunday, but there was little doubt about Sinner triumphing over the last 10 days.
Sinner heads into Roland Garros, which starts next weekend, on a 29-match winning streak and will be inten...
This archived item refers to sinner extends Masters tournament streak on home turf, eyes French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 16/05/2026
The first pope from the United States, elected in May 2025, will notably travel to Paris for a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations' culture agency UNESCO, the Vatican said in a statement.
The visit will come after a trip to Spain in June, demonstrating the pope's interest in engaging with historically Catholic but increasingly secular European countries which had been largely overlooked by his predecessor, Francis.
It will be the first papal state visit to France since Benedict...
This archived item refers to pope Leo to visit France September 25-28. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 14/05/2026
Loulou, a fluffy Pomeranian, lets out a satisfied "woof" after polishing off a five-euro ($5.90) "Le Merveilleux" made from banana puree, cream cheese, apple and beef.
The one-year-old pup is a regular at this dog bakery, where the treats lined up under a glass counter -- like the heart-shaped "Le Mignon" made with sweet potato, cream cheese and blueberry -- look almost good enough for humans to eat.
French owner Clara Zambuto said that adopting Hulk, her three-year-old Pomeranian, inspire...
This archived item refers to bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/05/2026
Here is what to know.
What is cadmium?
Cadmium is a chemical element naturally found in the ground at low levels, particularly in limestone-rich areas.
But the concentration of the carcinogenic element can increase through deposits, including phosphate fertilisers used to grow crops that then end up on people's plates.
What's the problem?
Nearly half of the French population last year had cadmium exposure levels exceeding reference values, France's National Agency for Health Security (ANSES...
This archived item refers to no cadmium please: French want less toxin in their baguettes. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/05/2026
A formidable 7,394-yard, par-70 course awaits in the year's second major tournament with 174 bunkers scattered across the layout, which features undulating greens at lightning-fast speeds.
"Right now it's about getting to know the golf course, where the pin locations are going to be, where these pins you attack, where are the ones you layoff of, stuff like that -- what are the deceiving shots," three-time major winner Jordan Spieth said.
Scheffler worked with swing coach Randy Smith and pu...
This archived item refers to golfers ready for 'crazy' Aronimink greens at PGA. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/05/2026
France has brought together dozens of heads of state and business leaders for the two-day Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with its former colonies.
The investments Macron announced include 14 billion euros in private and public funds from French entities, and nine billion euros from African investors, focused on energy transition, digital and AI, the maritime economy and agriculture.
They would create 2...
This archived item refers to macron announces 23 bn euros of investment at Africa summit. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/05/2026
Following the positive test results, Spain defended the rigour of its sanitary measures during the complex evacuation Sunday of 94 people of 19 different nationalities from the MV Hondius, which is moored in the Canary Islands.
The Dutch-flagged vessel has been at the centre of global concern after three passengers died following an outbreak of the rare virus, which usually spreads among rodents and for which no cure exists.
Health officials have insisted that the risk to global public hea...
This archived item refers to uS, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/05/2026
The French woman, one of five passengers from France flown back from the MV Hondius and placed in isolation in Paris, started to feel unwell on Sunday night, and "tests came back positive", said Health Minister Stephanie Rist.
Late Sunday, the US health department said one American national evacuated from the ship had "mild symptoms" and that another had tested positive for the Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain that is transmissible between humans.
Three passengers from the ship, a D...
This archived item refers to uS, French nationals from hantavirus ship test positive. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/05/2026
The announcement came hours after Iran warned London and Paris against sending warships to the region.
"The Defence Secretary John Healey will co-chair a meeting of over 40 nations, alongside his French counterpart, Minister Catherine Vautrin, for the multinational mission's first Defence Minister's meeting," a British defence ministry statement said Sunday.
The virtual meeting follows a two-day gathering in London in April of military planners who thrashed out the practicalities of a mult...
This archived item refers to uK, France to host defence ministers meeting on Hormuz. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/05/2026
Macron is to co‑host a two-day summit starting on Monday, bringing together African leaders and business executives, as he seeks to cement his legacy one year before the end of his term.
The meeting will focus on economic development and cross‑border investment, among other themes, the French presidency said, stressing that it would be the first such forum held in an English‑speaking country.
Macron hopes to highlight France's renewed relationship with the continent as a "report card on hi...
This archived item refers to macron arrives in Kenya ahead of Africa summit. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/05/2026
"On of them showed symptoms in the repatriation plane," he posted on X. "These five passengers have immediately been placed in strict isolation until further notice.
"They are getting medical treatment and will have tests and a medical check-up," he added.
Lecornu also said he would issue a decree later Sunday authorising appropriate isolation measures being put in place to protect the public.
From early Sunday, passengers from the MV Hondius have been evacuated from the ship, anchored of...
This archived item refers to french evacuee from hantavirus-hit ship has 'symptoms': French PM. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/05/2026
The 22-year-old Quick-Step rider also won the opening stage Friday and was dressed in the colours of the leading sprinter in what is his debut Giro.
Milan opened his sprint early with Magnier sitting on his wheel until the line where he made a bike throw, a manoeuvre in which he pushed his weight off the back of the saddle to propel the bike 30 centimetres forwards.
"Now I know I can compete with the best," said Magnier, after his second win.
The 175km run from Plovdiv along the magnifice...
This archived item refers to french rookie Magnier wins his second stage of Giro d'Italia. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/05/2026
Italian rider Bezzecchi seemed to be heading for his fourth win of a season which is only five races old when Spaniard Martin nipped in front of him on the 26th lap of 27.
The Spaniard, world champion in 2024, stood up in his saddle with his arms aloft as his crossed the line to record his first victory of the season.
Ogura finished third to become the first Japanese rider to finish on a MotoGP podium since Katsuyuki Nakasuga at the Valencia Grand Prix in 2012.
Martin's performance cut th...
This archived item refers to jorge Martin wins French MotoGP and Ogura ends Japan's drought. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/05/2026
Bagnaia posted a time of one minute and 29.634 seconds to beat his Ducati teammate Marc Marquez by 0.012 secs and secure his first pole since Malaysia last year.
"It's absolutely fantastic," said Bagnaia. "This season I've been struggling in qualifying, but since the start of the weekend, we've been working better and we've found something."
Two-time world champion Bagnaia has endured a tough start to the season, failing to finish two of the four races so far.
Aprilia's Bezzecchi complete...
This archived item refers to bagnaia pips Marquez to French Grand Prix pole. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/05/2026
The move was intended to send "a signal that not only are we ready to secure the Strait of Hormuz but that we are also capable of doing so", one of the aides to President Emmanuel Macron told reporters.
Traffic in the strategic waterway, through which around one-fifth of the world's crude oil normally transits, has all but stopped since conflict erupted in the Middle East in late February.
Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are leading a multinational mission to ensure freedom ...
This archived item refers to french aircraft carrier pre-positions for possible Hormuz mission. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/05/2026
Fernandez, Chaves' political heir, appointed him minister of the presidency -- a role akin to that of chief of staff but within the cabinet.
It puts Chaves in charge of the Intelligence and Security Directorate (DIS), which in the past has been accused by opponents of alleged political espionage -- a charge the government denies.
The position allows Chaves to retain immunity from prosecution.
Last year, he survived two attempts by Congress to strip him of his immunity so that he could be...
This archived item refers to outgoing Costa Rica leader secures top post in new cabinet. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/05/2026
South African Van Graan claimed the match officials missed three "clear headshots" on No.8 Alfie Barbeary due to a lack of TV images provided by host broadcasters, France Televisions.
Bath lost 38-26 to holders Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday, with the French side setting up a final against Irish province Leinster on May 23 in Bilbao, Spain.
"The video referee, when he says 'I want to speak to the on-field referee as I've seen something', play is stopped, the referee asks us for the footage, we ...
This archived item refers to french TV defend Champions Cup video referee after Van Graan criticism. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/05/2026
The victory lifted Lyon clear third in the race for that precious third Champions League place behind Paris Saint-Germain and Lens.
Brazilian teenager Endrick has shone for Lyon and has found his way into Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup plans since signing on loan from Real Madrid.
Defending champions PSG have 70 points and Lens 64 with three games each remaining. Lyon have 60 and Lille are two points behind with Rennes another two behind them but all those teams only have two gam...
This archived item refers to talisman Endrick fires resurgent Lyon into third in France. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/05/2026
Luis Enrique's side may have preferred to focus on their trip to Germany next Wednesday, when they will defend a 5-4 lead from Tuesday's first leg, which was arguably the best game in Champions League history.
"It was an incredible game. I have never experienced a match of that intensity as a coach," said Luis Enrique, who will now take his side back to the Allianz Arena, scene of their triumph over Inter Milan in last season's final.
However, they must first deal with a home league fixtur...
This archived item refers to pSG closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/04/2026
The 18-year-old is accused of posting to social media a video of himself putting the straw he licked back into the dispenser on an orange juice vending machine.
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien's clip went viral and triggered a backlash that led to his arrest in Singapore, which has a reputation for not tolerating bad behaviour.
The teen's lawyer sought permission from a judge for him to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for an internship, a key requirement for him to graduate.
The judge gran...
This archived item refers to french teen in straw licking case allowed to leave Singapore. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/04/2026
The "roadmap" was published as dozens of nations gather in Santa Marta, Colombia for the first-ever international talks on how to transition away from planet-heating fossil fuels.
France's roadmap does not present new pledges but brings existing climate and energy policies and targets under one umbrella with an explicit goal.
Analysts said no other country had published such a clear and comprehensive plan and it sent an important signal at a moment when countries are reassessing their reli...
This archived item refers to france unveils plan to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/04/2026
"I would like a runoff against the centrist bloc," said the 57-year-old politician, who in the last two presidential elections made it to the second round.
The far-right National Rally (RN) party is banking on its best chance yet at winning power in 2027, when centrist President Emmanuel Macron steps down after two consecutive terms in office.
Le Pen is hoping to be her anti-immigration, Eurosceptic party's candidate if an appeals court in July does not ban her from office over an alleged ...
This archived item refers to france's Le Pen wants runoff against 'centrist' in presidential race. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/04/2026
Godon's three previous individual victories this year had all come in sprint finishes but he covered the 3.2km course around Villars-sur-Glane in 3min 35sec to finish six seconds clear of Portugal's Ivo Oliveira and Swede Jakob Soderqvist in second and third respectively.
Pogacar, who two days ago won the 260km-long Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day race for the fourth time, was a further second back in fifth, just behind Swiss champion Mauro Schmid.
It is four-time Tour de France winner Pogaca...
This archived item refers to frenchman Godon wins Romandie prologue, Pogacar fifth. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 27/04/2026
"There can be no lasting solution to this crisis unless the Iranian regime agrees to major concessions and a radical shift in its stance," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told the UN Security Council.
Barrot said that Iran must show a way "to peaceful coexistence within its region and for the Iranian people to be able to build freely their own future," months after the cleric-run state ruthlessly repressed mass protests.
Barrot was attending a session initiated by Bahrain in which dozens...
This archived item refers to french FM says Iran must make 'major concessions' to end crisis. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/04/2026
Trump, who was rushed out of the hotel ballroom in Washington by Secret Service agents, posted surveillance footage of the gunman attempting to sprint past a security checkpoint.
After a brief exchange of gunfire with agents, the suspect was detained at the scene and was being questioned Sunday before he is due to appear in court the following day.
Trump shared photos of the suspect handcuffed on the carpeted hotel floor.
"He's not actively cooperating. I expect that he will be formally c...
This archived item refers to gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/04/2026
Wiesberger scored a final-round four-under-par 67 to finish on 19 under at Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club and claim his ninth win on what was formerly the European Tour.
It was the 40-year-old's first victory on the tour since winning in Denmark in 2021 and came after going into the turn three shots behind the UAE's Otaegui.
An emotional Wiesberger said it had been "a tough couple of years" as he savoured his first victory on the DP World Tour in 1,792 days.
"Unbelievable week, I playe...
This archived item refers to austria's Wiesberger wins first DP World Tour title in 1,792 days. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 24/04/2026
"I wasn't in politics before and I'm not going to be after," Macron said Thursday during a visit to a high school in Cyprus.
He added that at this late stage in office, the "hardest thing" was to strike a balance between defending his record and acknowledging what "didn't work out".
France's political and media world is already abuzz as the race for 2027 has "already begun", said Philippe Moreau-Chevrolet, a communications expert at Sciences Po university.
For now, would-be candidates are...
This archived item refers to macron leaves future open as political curtain nears. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 23/04/2026
The government announced last September that it was seeking a major international airline to buy most of the 49.9 percent stake that it plans to sell.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa both submitted non-binding offers this month, and Portugal's government now wants them to lodge binding bids within three months.
IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, had earlier expressed an interest in taking a stake but did not make a bid.
TAP is a tempting target primarily because of its ro...
This archived item refers to portugal picks Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to make offers for TAP. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 22/04/2026
Seixas beat home Switzerland's Mauro Schmid and British rider Ben Tulett to replace Philemon De Meersman in the race's history books as the Belgian was 21 years old and 150 days when he won in 1936.
It was the dream preparation for an altogether tougher task in facing Slovenian great Tadej Pogacar, who was absent, at Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday.
Pogacar, a two-time winner of the Fleche Wallonne, could only finish 53rd on his debut in the race in 2019.
"It is unbelievable, this is a hug...
This archived item refers to french teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 21/04/2026
Pierre Sage's team will face Strasbourg or Nice in the final on May 22. Lens have never lifted the cup in the club's 120-year history, finishing runners-up three times.
Florian Thauvin tucked away an early penalty at an expectant Stade Bollaert-Delelis after he was brought down in the area by Pape Demba Diop.
Allan Saint-Maximin fired in a second from the edge of area, but Santiago Hidalgo dragged Toulouse back into the match after Lens played themselves into trouble in defence.
Matthieu ...
This archived item refers to lens sweep past Toulouse to reach French Cup final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 21/04/2026
The French Jewish Union for Peace (UJFP), an anti-Zionist group, said it had filed the complaint against FedEx's French subsidiary for "the transport and delivery of essential combat aircraft components from the United States to Israel via France".
Those parts were used "to maintain and repair F-35 combat aircraft used by the Israeli air force" over the Gaza Strip, it added in the document filed with anti-terrorism prosecutors and seen by AFP.
FedEx told AFP: "We do not make any internatio...
This archived item refers to fedEx faces French 'genocide' complaint over Israel cargoes. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 20/04/2026
The 22-year-old pulled out of the Barcelona clay-court tournament last week when he felt his wrist "give out on a return" and then revealed the injury to be "a more serious injury than any of us expected".
He then pulled out of the Madrid Open on Friday, casting doubt on his participation in Paris as of May 18.
On Monday that doubt deepened when he told press at an award ceremony he was taking a long term view.
"I'd rather come back a little later but in great shape than come back early, ...
This archived item refers to alcaraz may skip French Open rather than rush injury comeback. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 20/04/2026
French authorities issued a summons for Musk in February as part of an investigation, launched in January 2025, into allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics.
The probe was later expanded to include an investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok's dissemination of Holocaust denials and sexual deepfakes.
In early February, French prosecutors searched the Paris offices of X, in what the social media giant -- which has denied any wrongdoing -- slammed as "politicized...
This archived item refers to france summons Elon Musk over X probe. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 19/04/2026
The bonus-point victory moved Racing to within two points of Clermont in the final play-off spot.
"There are things we need to look at again, not everything was perfect," Spring told Canal Plus.
"We're battling to qualify, and even more so, because our objective is not just to qualify, it's pointless just getting to the play-offs," the 25-year-old added.
Stade Francais remain in fourth, five points below Pau in the automatic semi-final spot, having suffered their first league defeat since...
This archived item refers to spring double keeps Racing 92 in Top 14 play-off hunt with Paris derby win. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/04/2026
"Everything points to Hezbollah being responsible for this attack," he said on X, urging Lebanese authorities to arrest the perpetrators.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday in order to negotiate an end to six weeks of war between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
The fighting in Lebanon -- one of the fronts in the Middle East war -- has seen the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) deployed there repeatedly targeted, by both Israeli and Hezbol...
This archived item refers to france blames Hezbollah for French peacekeeper's death in Lebanon. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 17/04/2026
Iran imposed the blockade on the critical shipping bottleneck as soon as the US and Israel launched the war against the Islamic republic on February 28, leading to a surge in global energy prices. Even with a shaky ceasefire in place, the US is now imposing its own blockade on Iranian ports.
European leaders are now worried that if the blockade continues, consumers will feel the effects through higher inflation, food shortages and flight cancellations as jet fuel runs out.
The leaders join...
This archived item refers to macron, Starmer rally allies to mull Hormuz mission. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 17/04/2026
Since late 2024 French authorities have been dealing with a string of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting the families of wealthy individuals dealing in cryptocurrencies.
Some of the cases targeted institutional digital currency players or individuals with crypto holdings, while others involved other crimes not involving kidnappings, Philippe Chadrys, deputy national director of the judicial police, told journalists Thursday.
"The modus operandi, the masterminds -- often based abr...
This archived item refers to france reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 16/04/2026
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven advanced economies added in a statement released Thursday that "it is urgent to limit" the global economic cost of an enduring conflict in the Middle East.
"G7 members reaffirmed the pressing need to move toward a lasting peace," the statement said, following the grouping's Wednesday gathering in Washington.
The war erupted after US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to virtually block the Str...
This archived item refers to france finance minister says Hormuz must open, G7 ready to mitigate war fallout. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 15/04/2026
Officers opened the van last week to find the boy, now nine, lying in the foetal position, malnourished and no longer able to walk in the eastern village of Hagenbach.
A neighbour had sounded the alarm over sounds of a child coming from the vehicle in a shared courtyard.
The 43-year-old father, who has been remanded in custody, faces up to 30 years in jail on charges of confining the boy and depriving him of care, prosecutor Nicolas Heitz said.
He has admitted the charges and claimed he s...
This archived item refers to france father who kept son in van faces 30 years in jail, says prosecutor. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 15/04/2026
The black comedy, which explores the comings and goings of guests and staff at a different luxury hotel every season, will have the Cannes Film Festival as its backdrop for its fourth iteration.
The Emmy-winning creation by Mike Allen, is being shot in Cannes, St. Tropez, and Monaco.
Although some scenes will be filmed in Paris, "the story will remain along the Cote d'Azur," HBO said.
The network also revealed the real-life luxury spot Airelles Château de la Messardière will be transforme...
This archived item refers to bonjour! 'The White Lotus' starts filming season 4 in France: HBO. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 15/04/2026
"After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice," the rapper wrote on X.
France's interior minister Laurent Nunez was seeking to block West from performing in the southern city in a concert scheduled for June 11 due to his antisemitic remarks, AFP reported earlier on Tuesday.
West, 48, has been heavily criticized for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.
Britain has blocked the US rap...
This archived item refers to kanye West postpones France concert after minister's block call. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 15/04/2026
President Prabowo Subianto was hosted by counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace Tuesday, where they "discussed strengthening strategic cooperation," a statement from the government said.
"This includes the procurement of defence equipment and the strengthening of the defence industry," it said, citing France as a strategic partner for Indonesia in Europe.
The leaders also agreed on cooperation in "energy transition and the development of new and renewable energy", it said.
Prabo...
This archived item refers to indonesia, France agree to boost defence industry ties. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 14/04/2026
President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-chair the meeting to discuss a plan to "restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz when security conditions allow", the Elysee said on Tuesday.
A spokesman for the British prime minister's office said: "The summit will advance work towards a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping once the conflict ends."
UK Prime Minister Starmer said Monday that Britain had conven...
This archived item refers to france, UK to host Hormuz talks Friday: French presidency. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/04/2026
That was until retired high school teacher Bill McFarland's curiosity got the better of him.
For the past 20 years, McFarland, 76, had been the keeper of the trunk, which originally belonged to his late great-grandfather who showed silent movies to audiences in rural Pennsylvania at the turn of the 20th century.
"It was just this trunk of films that seemed too good to throw away. But I had no idea what they were or how to show them," McFarland told AFP.
He offered them to museums and ev...
This archived item refers to lost film of French cinema pioneer retrieved from US attic. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/04/2026
The ruling follows a 2022 case in the United States in which the French firm pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to US-designated "terrorist" organisations and agreed to pay a $778-million fine, in what was the first time a corporation had faced the charge.
In the French case, Lafarge -- which has since been acquired by Swiss conglomerate Holcim -- is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014, via its subsidiary Lafarge Cement Syria (LCS), to jihadist group...
This archived item refers to french court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/04/2026
The 25-year-old claimed the biggest victory of her career as she managed to outfox Visma-Lease-a-bike teammates Vos and last year's champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in a three-up sprint to the line.
Ferrand-Prevot had tried to set up her illustrious teammate for the victory, but Koch launched her sprint first and held off Vos by half a wheel to win.
It was a cruel defeat for former world and Olympic champion Vos, whose father died just over a week ago.
Four riders had broken clear with 45k...
This archived item refers to koch pips Vos to win Paris-Roubaix Femmes. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/04/2026
The 31-year-old Van Aert collected one of the the two prestigious cobbled classics after seven previous top-four finishes in either the Tour of Flanders or the 'Hell of the North'.
"It means everything to me. It's been a goal since 2018, when I first did this race," said a tearful Van Aert who dedicated the victory to his former teammate Michael Goolaerts, who died that day aged just 23 after suffering a heart-attack during the race.
"Ever since then, it has been my goal to come here and p...
This archived item refers to tearful Van Aert finally wins Paris-Roubaix cycling Monument. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/04/2026
The 31-year-old Van Aert collected one of the the two prestigious cobbled classics after seven previous top-four finishes in either the Tour of Flanders or here in northern France.
It was his second Monument victory after Milan-San Remo in 2020.
In crossing the line first at the famous velodrome in Roubaix, Van Aert prevented Pogacar from completing a clean sweep of the five Monument races, and stopped the 27-year-old Slovenian's run of four straight victories in these major classics.
"It...
This archived item refers to van Aert finally wins Paris-Roubaix cycling Monument. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/04/2026
The Ethiopian-born Crippa, 29, clocked a personal best of 2hr 05min 19sec for the win in the French capital.
Bayelign Teshager of Ethiopia finished second, just five seconds off Crippa, with Kenya's Sila Kiptoo rounding off the podium (2:05:29).
"I'm very, very happy," said Crippa.
"At the 34km mark, I felt it was my day. When I saw the others were beginning to tire, I pulled away."
The women's race saw 30-year-old Demise smash the course record by more than a minute.
She won in 2:18:34...
This archived item refers to crippa, Demise claim Paris marathon victories. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/04/2026
Shortly after their talks, the US-born pontiff once more railed against the "senseless and inhuman violence" spreading across the Holy Land -- while warning that Christians cannot stand with those who "today drop bombs".
The US-Israeli war on Iran and its spillover into the wider region dominated Macron's talks with Pope Leo, with both emphasising the need for de-escalation and the inclusion of Lebanon in the ceasefire, a French presidential source said.
After the meeting, Macron said he w...
This archived item refers to france's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/04/2026
They are already talking about crusty conditions for the weekend and one of the hardest challenges in many years at the famed course.
"I think this could be the toughest Masters we've played in a while," said 2019 British Open winner Shane Lowry of Ireland. "Look at the forecast. They can do whatever they want with the golf course this weekend.
"Before the week is out, it's going to get very crusty around here."
There's no rain coming to soften up a layout where scores on Thursday average...
This archived item refers to firm Masters greens make life hard on golf's finest. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/04/2026
Captain Manae Feleu retains her place in the starting line-up, albeit with a switch from lock to back row, but she is just one of seven players to survive from France's third-place defeat by New Zealand in last year's World Cup.
"We wanted the best players at the moment," said Ratier, who coached Canada to the 2014 World Cup final, at a press conference.
"So it turns out there are six (new) ones who'll get a chance to show what they can do on Saturday.
"Obviously that brings fresh ener...
This archived item refers to six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/04/2026
Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, landed in Paris earlier Wednesday, with President Emmanuel Macron hailing "the end of a terrible ordeal" before he greeted them at the Elysee Palace.
The pair, arrested on espionage charges their families have denied, were imprisoned for three years before being sent to house arrest at the French embassy last November.
Their fate became even more uncertain after US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28.
They finally left war-torn Iran ea...
This archived item refers to french pair says not 'broken' after 'daily horror' in Iran prison. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/04/2026
Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, had been under house arrest at the French embassy in Tehran ever since they were freed in November, with their fate even more uncertain after US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28.
"Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are free and on their way to France, after three and a half years in detention in Iran," the French president wrote on X.
A French foreign ministry source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the couple left Iran at dawn ...
This archived item refers to french couple leave Iran after more than three years in detention. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/04/2026
A lower court in September found the right-wing politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, guilty of seeking to acquire funding from Muammar Gaddafi's Libya for the campaign that saw him elected and sentenced him to five years behind bars.
The case saw Sarkozy, who has always denied any wrongdoing, become modern France's first president to have gone to jail. He served 20 days before he was released pending the appeal.
In the initial trial, prosecutors had argued Sarkozy's aides, act...
This archived item refers to france's Sarkozy says 'innocent' at trial over Libya funding. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/04/2026
The six-day race embarked in bright sunshine from the landmark Guggenheim Museum in downtown Bilbao and will rack up 809km of hilly and mountainous terrain this week.
The 19-year-old Seixas was an early starter in the individual race against the clock, timing 17min 09sec with compatriot Kevin Vauquelin second at 23sec. Austrian rider Felix Grossschartner was third at 27sec.
"These seconds are precious, a win is already perfect but the gap is a bonus," said the emerging Seixas, who French c...
This archived item refers to french hope Seixas storms Basque Tour time-trial opener. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/04/2026
"Gaza, Marseille is with you" shouted around a thousand people who had come to the docks to support the initiative.
The ships, mostly sailboats, set off to a round of applause and songs shortly after 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) to join the "Global Sumud Flotilla", named after a Gazan fisherman.
The international flotilla of some 100 boats, mostly setting sail from Barcelona on April 12, will head towards Gaza around April 20, according to the organisers. A week-long stopover is planned in southern...
This archived item refers to french boats set sail to join Gaza aid flotilla. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/04/2026
The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, has been virtually blocked by Iran since the start of the war.
But both ships made the crossing on Thursday, according to ship tracking company Marine Traffic's website.
The Maltese-flagged Kribi belonging to the French maritime transport group CMA CGM crossed the waterway to leave the Gulf on Thursday afternoon, Marine Traffic's data showed.
By early Friday, it was off Muscat, Oman, still broadcasting the message "own...
This archived item refers to french, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/04/2026
The Maltese-flagged Kribi belonging to the French maritime transport group CMA CGM crossed the strait -- which has been virtually blocked by Iran since early in the Middle East war -- to exit the Gulf on Thursday afternoon, the maritime tracking website showed.
It appears to be the first known transit by a major European shipping group since March 1, when Iranian attacks against ships near the Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for US-Israel strikes, reduced crossings to a trickle.
The ship...
This archived item refers to container ship declaring French ownership passes through Hormuz strait. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 02/04/2026
But after days of tensions over US-Israeli strikes on Iran and over NATO, an apparently irritated Macron launched a broadside of his own, saying "there is too much talk" and "this is not a show".
On Wednesday, Trump made fun of the French president and his wife at a private lunch as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran. The US president imitated a French accent and said that Macron's wife "treats him extremely badly" and that Macron was still "recovering from the ri...
This archived item refers to macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 02/04/2026
In Japan, Macron signed a roadmap on critical minerals and defence cooperation and on Thursday held more talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and met the imperial couple with his wife Brigitte.
On Tuesday US President Trump had called France "very unhelpful" over the Iran war, and the next day made fun of Macron, saying his wife "treats him extremely badly" while mimicking his accent.
The French leader on Wednesday had praised Europe's "predictability" while in Japan, contrasting it th...
This archived item refers to french president Macron heads to South Korea after Japan visit. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/04/2026
The plot, thwarted before dawn on Saturday, came more than a month after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked a regional war, sending energy markets into a tailspin.
A source following the case, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the man in his early twenties from a Paris suburb had been charged with "terrorist criminal conspiracy" and remanded in custody.
French counter-terrorism prosecutors suspect he asked teenagers to place an explosive device outside the US financial institution ...
This archived item refers to france charges four over failed attack on US bank. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in April 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/03/2026
The cabinet posts, mostly reserved for members of Anutin's party, include six deputy prime minister positions -- one of which was given to Yodchanan Wongsawat, the top candidate of Thaksin's Pheu Thai party in the general election last month.
Anutin's Bhumjaithai party won the most seats in parliament in the February 8 poll, putting the conservatives at the head of the new ruling coalition.
But without an outright majority, Bhumjaithai allied with the third-placed Pheu Thai of tech billion...
This archived item refers to thailand's king endorses new cabinet. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/03/2026
Seven of the defendants -- who include former intelligence agents, soldiers and businessmen -- risk life imprisonment.
The 22 are accused of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy on behalf of a mafia network inside the Athanor Masonic Lodge in the Paris suburb of Puteaux.
At least four freemasons from the 20 or so members of the lodge are in the dock.
Other defendants include four officers from France's DGSE foreign intelligence service, three police officer...
This archived item refers to french masonic lodge at heart of murky murder trial. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/03/2026
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Saturday he thought the war in the Middle East might have motivated the attempted attack.
Police detained a first suspect, possibly a minor, in the early hours of Saturday just after he placed a device outside the bank building, near the Champs-Elysees.
The suspect was accompanied by a second person, who appeared to be taking photos and videos with a mobile phone but who fled when police arrived.
The device contained five litres of liquid believed ...
This archived item refers to two more arrests over attempted attack on US bank HQ in Paris. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/03/2026
The incident occurred around 3:30 am (0130 GMT) in front of a Bank of America building in the chic 8th arrondissement, a couple of streets from the Champs-Elysees.
Police grabbed the suspect just after he placed a device, made of five litres of liquid (1.3 US gallons), believed to be fuel, and an ignition system, one of the sources said.
After his arrest, the suspect claimed to both a minor and a Senegalese citizen, according to a police source, who cautioned that the authorities were stil...
This archived item refers to french police foil Paris bomb attack outside US bank. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/03/2026
Cedric Prizzon, a one-time member of the Paris police and a former rugby league youth international, is also a fathers' rights activist who had been involved in a bitter public custody battle with his former partner.
He had been stripped of his custody rights and had already been already convicted of harassing his former partner, after he illegally took their son to Spain for several weeks in 2021.
Portuguese police said they found "two bodies buried... in an isolated place" late Wednesday...
This archived item refers to police detain French ex-cop suspected of killing mothers of his children. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/03/2026
Mbappe ran through to beat goalkeeper Ederson with a delightful chipped finish to give France the lead just after the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, home of NFL side the New England Patriots.
France, World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, had defender Dayot Upamecano sent off early in the second half but shrugged that off to double their lead courtesy of Hugo Ekitike on 65 minutes.
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil did pull one back 12 minutes from time via a close-r...
This archived item refers to mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/03/2026
The two-day meeting of seven leading industrialised democracies at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in the countryside outside Paris comes as the White House said President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic.
Making his first trip abroad since the war started, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join fellow top diplomats from Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Japan and the UK, but only on the second day.
On...
This archived item refers to g7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/03/2026
The two-day meeting of seven leading industrialised democracies at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in the countryside outside Paris comes as the White House said President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic.
Making his first trip abroad since the war started, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join fellow top diplomats from Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Japan and the UK, but only on the second day.
On...
This archived item refers to g7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 24/03/2026
"We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground operations, which would have major humanitarian consequences and would exacerbate the country's already dire situation," Jean-Noel Barrot said in an interview with AFP.
His comments came after Israel earlier said its military would take control of south Lebanon up to the Litani River, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border.
Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when the Tehran-backed Hezbollah militant group began ...
This archived item refers to france urges Israel 'to refrain' from seizing south Lebanon zone. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 23/03/2026
Jospin -- who was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before being overtaken by the far right in presidential polls -- died on Sunday, they told AFP.
He had said he had a "serious operation" and had returned home to rest in January, without providing details.
To supporters, Jospin was honest and strait-laced. To his critics, he was a colourless technocrat.
He paid a high price for his lack of pizzazz when he ran for president in 2002.
A former economics professor, Jospin cast himself as...
This archived item refers to france ex-PM Lionel Jospin dies aged 88. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 22/03/2026
The 38-year-old, who became a cult figure in the Premier League during two spellbinding seasons at West Ham, was best known for his devastating set-piece prowess and dribbling.
In 60 games for the Hammers between July 2015 and January 2017, Payet netted 15 goals and laid on 22 assists.
He also represented Saint-Etienne, Nantes, Lille and Marseille in France, as well as Brazilian side Vasco da Gama.
"Today, a few days before my 39th birthday, I am retiring as a professional footballer," Pa...
This archived item refers to former France and West Ham star Payet announces retirement. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 21/03/2026
The social media network's Grok AI chatbot stirred outrage earlier this year over it generating images of women and girls in minimal attire without their consent.
"The controversy sparked by sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Grok (X's AI) may have been deliberately generated in order to artificially boost the value of companies X and X AI," the Paris prosecutor's office said, confirming a report in Le Monde newspaper on Friday.
This could have been done towards "the planned June 202...
This archived item refers to french prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 21/03/2026
Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a gender row at the 2024 Paris Games, where they won Olympic titles in separate weight classes.
World Boxing, a body recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), confirmed the decision to allow Lin back into the ring after its medical experts ruled that the 30-year-old athlete was female.
The decision means Lin can compete in the Asian Boxing Championships in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar starting March 28, her first int...
This archived item refers to taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 20/03/2026
Ntamack has been out of action since December through injury and missed the entire Six Nations.
A possible return in February was delayed due to a hamstring issue but the 26-year-old comes back into the Toulouse line-up against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday when he is expected to face the man who took his France jersey.
Jalibert, 27, was an eye-catching stand-in, playing some dazzling rugby in four of France's five games on their way to the Six Nations title.
Head coach Fabien Galthie said ...
This archived item refers to ntamack returns for Toulouse to face France rival Jalibert. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 20/03/2026
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz".
The grouping said they "welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning", as they condemned "in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf".
But Italy, Germany and France made clear later Thursday that they were not talking about any immediate ...
This archived item refers to italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 19/03/2026
Coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday included the Real Madrid superstar in his squad for the games, after Mbappe appeared off the bench for his club in the Champions League win against Manchester City earlier this week.
The France captain had missed his club's previous five matches, but is likely to lead the line for his country against Brazil in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on March 26 and Colombia, near Washington DC, three days later.
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike and Manchester City's Rayan Che...
This archived item refers to freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/03/2026
Once completed, the new nuclear-powered flagship, which is set to replace the country's sole aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, will be the largest warship ever built in Europe.
Ahead of the ceremony, Macron posted a 30‑second video highlighting some of France's proudest moments and technological achievements.
Set to rousing music, the video featured footage of the Charles de Gaulle, submarines, troops, jets streaking in the air, high-speed trains, and France's astronaut Sophie Adeno...
This archived item refers to 'France is wild': Macron to unveil name of Europe's largest warship. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 16/03/2026
A lower court in September found the right-wing politician -- who was president from 2007 to 2012 -- guilty of seeking to acquire funding from Muammar Gaddafi's Libya for the campaign that saw him elected and sentenced him to five years behind bars.
Under France's legal system, this appeal trial amounts to a retrial, with the court re-examining all evidence and testimony, and Sarkozy -- who has denied any wrongdoing -- again presumed innocent.
After his original conviction, Sarkozy in Octo...
This archived item refers to appeal trial opens for France's Sarkozy over alleged Libyan funding. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 16/03/2026
Rachida Dati, until recently France's culture minister, hopes to become the capital's second woman mayor in a row, and bring Paris under control of the right for the first time in 25 years.
Her main rival is Socialist former deputy mayor Emmanuel Gregoire, who came out well ahead of her in a first round of voting on Sunday.
But a new alliance on the right, if confirmed, could put them head-to-head.
Gregoire has promised to carry on the legacy of outgoing Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, incl...
This archived item refers to race for Paris mayor on knife's edge after first round. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 16/03/2026
Businessman Martin Ryan was arrested in December 2023 and went on trial in January last year, when relations between Azerbaijan and France had deteriorated to new lows over Paris's support for Armenia, Baku's longtime rival.
The court found him guilty of spying against Azerbaijan and sentenced him to 10 years, an AFP reporter in the courtroom said.
Prosecutors said he cooperated with employees of France's security services allegedly operating from the French embassy in Baku -- accusations ...
This archived item refers to frenchman jailed in Azerbaijan for 10 years for 'spying'. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 16/03/2026
Sabri Essid is presumed to have been killed in 2018, but without proof of his death he is being tried in absentia in Paris on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and complicity in these crimes, committed between 2014 and 2016.
Three women from the Yazidi community, a Kurdish-speaking minority who practise a pre-Islamic faith, are civil parties in the trial, with two expected to take the stand.
IS seized large swathes of Syria and neighbouring Iraq in 2014, declaring a so-called ca...
This archived item refers to france's first Yazidi genocide trial begins in Paris. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 16/03/2026
According to initial results, a centrist touted as a strong contender for the 2027 presidential race, Edouard Philippe, was well-placed to remain mayor in the northern city of Le Havre in a second-round local election in a week's time.
The former prime minister, seen as one of the best candidates to take on the far-right National Rally (RN) party in next year's presidential contest, had made his re-election in the port city a prerequisite of his 2027 campaign.
Analysts see the local races ...
This archived item refers to left leads in Paris, far right eyes gains in France local polls: projections. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 15/03/2026
Vingegaard had already won two stages earlier in the eight-day race but left his charge for the line a fraction too late in the two-up sprint after the pair had broken away on the final climb of the hilly 145-kilometre eighth stage that started and finished in Nice on the French Riviera.
After the peloton reeled in the last of the day's breakaway riders, Frenchman Valentin Paret-Peintre, Vingegaard attacked 21km from the finish, with only Martinez able to hang onto his wheel.
The Dane cres...
This archived item refers to vingegaard wins Paris-Nice as Martinez claims final stage. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 15/03/2026
But concerns over safety and rubbish collection could usher in a return of the right in local polls starting on Sunday.
Rachida Dati, a right-winger who until recently was the culture minister, wants to become the capital's second woman mayor in a row.
Dati, 60, hopes to replace Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, 66, who is to step down after two terms in the post, leaving behind a legacy that includes making the Seine swimmable for the first time in a century for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Dat...
This archived item refers to french right-wing ex-minister vies for Paris city hall. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 14/03/2026
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four of the 13 tries in a barn-storming encounter in which the lead changed hands numerous times.
But Ramos's kick ensured that France retained the title and denied Ireland, who had moved into pole position by beating Scotland earlier.
Bielle-Biarrey, 22, took his tally to 29 tries in just 27 Tests for France and finished this Six Nations campaign with nine, beating his own record of eight from last season.
He also extended another record by scoring in a 10th c...
This archived item refers to france win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 14/03/2026
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four of the 13 tries in a barn-storming encounter in which the lead changed hands numerous times.
But Ramos's kick ensured that France retained the title and denied Ireland, who had moved into pole position by beating Scotland earlier.
Bielle-Biarrey, 22, took his tally to 29 tries in just 27 Tests for France and finished this Six Nations campaign with nine, beating his own record of eight from last season.
He also extended another record by scoring in a 10th c...
This archived item refers to france win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 14/03/2026
Pinturault, the overall World Cup champion in 2021, skied in French colours at seven world championships and three Winter Olympics.
He won Olympic silver in the combined event in the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, along with two giant slalom bronzes (2014, 2018).
At the world champs, Pinturault claimed three golds, a silver and four bronze medals between 2015-23.
"The idea for me is to retire and move on to something else," said the 35-year-old Pinturault.
Back after two seasons plagued by inju...
This archived item refers to france's Pinturault to retire at season's end. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 14/03/2026
On the eve of the final stage in Nice, two-time Tour de France winner Vingegaard still leads the general classification with a commanding 3min 22sec advantage on Colombian Dani Martinez.
The seventh stage was supposed to be the Queen stage but there was too much snow at the 1600m summit that was cut out of the race Friday evening.
Lashing rain on the Promenade des Anglais Saturday morning meant organisers cut off the opening sector too.
So the peloton breezed through just 47 kilometres a...
This archived item refers to france's Godon wins shortened Paris-Nice seventh stage, Vingegaard in control. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/03/2026
The unusual gifts were first reported this week in The Wall Street Journal, which said Trump had given out pairs of Florsheim shoes worth $145 -- at times even guessing people's shoe size in front of them.
"It's a nice shoe," Trump said in an interview with Fox Radio when asked about the story.
"What I do is, is somebody that for many many years has walked around in shoes that were no good, and would not be that comfortable," said the 79-year-old Republican.
"So I have fun with it. When t...
This archived item refers to trump 'has fun' buying shoes for cabinet members. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/03/2026
Vingegaard, who rides for Visma-Lease a Bike, holds a 3min 22sec lead over Colombian Dani Martinez of Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe heading into the last two days, but Saturday's stage to Auron in the Alps could be curtailed by bad weather.
"They're forecasting a lot of snow. We'd all like to reach the summit, but maybe it's just not possible," said Vingegaard.
On Friday, Lenny Martinez attacked on the final climb, but Tejada, who had chased on after mechanical issues, counter-attacked over the ...
This archived item refers to tejada enjoys first big win as Vingegaard keeps Paris-Nice lead. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/03/2026
When the two boats take to the River Thames in London on April 4, three-time defending champion Noam Mouelle will lead the Light Blues of Cambridge against the Dark Blues of Oxford captained by Tobias Bernard, a Londoner born to a French father and a Franco-American mother.
"As Noam said, it's a fun fact, it's amusing," 23-year-old Bernard, who studies chemistry at Oxford, told AFP on the sidelines of the team announcements.
Mouelle, 24, said the nationality of the two captains meant littl...
This archived item refers to boat Race captains will be French in historic first. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/03/2026
The visit comes as Kyiv's allies worry that a temporary lifting of Russian oil sanctions by the United States will aid Russian President Vladimir Putin, already boosted by rising energy prices due the Middle East war.
The two leaders are expected to hold a press conference on Zelensky's 12th visit to France since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
The talks will focus on increasing pressure on Russia by targeting its "shadow fleet" of tankers used to transport oil in breach of sanctions...
This archived item refers to zelensky meets Macron for talks on pressuring Russia. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/03/2026
The visit comes as talks brokered between Kyiv and Moscow by the United States to end the four-year invasion have been derailed by the US-Israeli war with Iran.
"The president is already in Paris," Zelensky's spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov told reporters, including AFP journalists, adding the two leaders were expected to meet early afternoon local time and hold a press conference on Zelensky's 12th visit to France since the war started.
The Kremlin said earlier this week that the planned meeti...
This archived item refers to zelensky arrives in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 13/03/2026
The discussions in Paris between the world's top two economies were confirmed the previous day by Washington, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set to lead the US delegation.
"As agreed by China and the United States, (Vice Premier) He Lifeng... will lead a delegation to France from March 14 to 17 to hold economic and trade consultations with the US side," an unidentified spokesperson for Beijing's commerce ministry said in an online statement on Friday.
The officials will "conduct con...
This archived item refers to china says vice premier to leave Saturday for US economic talks in France. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in March 2026.