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‘Darkak’ secures two international film festival nods

Independent Bangladeshi filmmaker Zayed Siddiki’s short film “Darkak” has officially been selected for competition at two prestigious international film festivals in France and Canada.

Injured Thuram out of France squad against Croatia

Thuram, capped 29 times with two goals scored, was the only one of Didier Deschamps' 24 players called up for this week's games to miss Monday's open training session at Clairefontaine, outside Paris.

Mbappe to return to France squad in March, Deschamps says

Captain Kylian Mbappe will return to the French national team in March for their Nations League quarter-final matches against Croatia, head coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday.

Top 5 destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at iconic global destinations: Sydney offers fireworks and cruises, Paris enchants with festivities by the Eiffel Tower, Bangkok dazzles with countdowns, Goa celebrates with beach parties, and Reykjavik features northern lights and Nordic traditions.

France hijab bans in sports 'discriminatory': UN experts

United Nations rights experts on Monday slammed decisions in France barring women and girls who wear the Muslim headscarf from sports competitions as "discriminatory", demanding they be reversed.

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

Henry proud of 'magical' France side despite defeat in Olympic final

France coach Thierry Henry described his team's Olympic performance as "magical" despite their agonising extra-time defeat against Spain in the men's football final on Friday.

FIFA says opening probe into Argentina players' racist chants

FIFA said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into racist chants by Argentina players after they won the Copa America.

Could France's Euro 2024 exit mark end of an era?

"Despite reaching the last four, France go out of the Euros with a bitter taste," was how Wednesday's edition of sports daily L'Equipe summed up their campaign.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

Mbappe expects future to be decided before Euros

Kylian Mbappe believes he will know which club he will join next season before the European Championship kicks off in June, the France forward said on Friday.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

World Cup winner Pogba handed four-year doping ban

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Deschamps ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for Nations League

France coach Didier Deschamps admits he is ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for the Nations League after his experience at Juventus.

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

France to play Italy and Belgium in Nations League

World Cup runners-up France, European champions Italy and Belgium will face off in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, while holders Spain will be favourites to win a group comprising Denmark, Switzerland and Serbia.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

No parcels please during Olympics, France tells Parisians

France's government is asking Paris residents to avoid ordering parcel deliveries this summer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to an official website.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

6 beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world

Cemeteries are indeed associated with grief and sadness. On top of that, a lot of people consider them to be eerie places to visit. However, cemeteries can also be incredibly enchanting. At its core, they are designed in a way to make visitors who come to pay tribute to their loved ones feel comfortable.

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

Macron seeks to revive presidency with vow for 'stronger' France

With over three years of his second and final term to run, Macron has been on the back foot in recent weeks after a series of crises and a growing challenge from the far right.

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

Mbappe waives 'tens of millions' in order to ease PSG exit

France striker Kylian Mbappe has turned his back on "several tens of millions" of euros in a bid to ease a possible move away from Paris Saint-Germain, a source involved in the negotiations told AFP on Thursday.

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023

Galtier denies 'King Kong' description of player was racist

Former Nice coach Christophe Galtier said Friday via his lawyers that the investigation into claims of harassment and discrimination made against him lacked "impartiality", as prosecutors asked he be handed a one-year suspended prison sentence.

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

France smash records in 14-0 win against Gibraltar

Les Bleus set a new record margin of victory in European qualifying and a national record in Nice.