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France’s weak lineup for the first rugby test against New Zealand raises questions

France’s weak lineup for the first rugby test against New Zealand raises questions

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — France’s selection of eight uncapped players among a team of unknowns for the first test against New Zealand on Saturday highlights again rugby’s failure to develop an integrated international calendar. French coach...

French forward Daffa Cissoko joins OU women's basketball for 2025-26

French forward Daffa Cissoko joins OU women's basketball for 2025-26

OU women's basketball announced the signing of Daffa Cissoko, a 6-foot-4 forward from St. Maurice in Paris, France. She will join the Sooners as a freshman with four remaining years of eligibility after spending her prep years at Pays Voironnais...

French couple face death penalty in Iran on spying and consp...

French couple face death penalty in Iran on spying and consp...

Two French nationals detained in Iran for more than three years have been charged with spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency. Cécile Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris are also accused of conspiracy to overthrow the regime and the...

France names eight uncapped players to face All Blacks

France names eight uncapped players to face All Blacks

Joris Segonds will make his test debut at No 10 for France. Photo: Photosport All Blacks v France Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 5 July Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Live blog updates on RNZ France coach Fabien Galthie has named eight debutants,...

France and Italy boost tourism in Western Greece

France and Italy boost tourism in Western Greece

This year's tourist season started with strong momentum for Araxos Airport, which is heading towards a new record in arrivals, recording an increase of 18.8% compared to 2024. The most impressive is the explosive increase from France (+4,065%) and...

French Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Over 1,500 Flights, Disrupting Summer Travel For 300,000 Passengers

French Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Over 1,500 Flights, Disrupting Summer Travel For 300,000 Passengers

A strike by French air traffic controllers has led to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights across July 3 and 4, severely disrupting holiday travel plans for nearly 300,000 passengers across Europe. The walkout, which coincides with the...

French university president compared US to Nazi Germany. What he said

French university president compared US to Nazi Germany. What he said

The president of Aix-Marseille University in France, Eric Berton, made a historical comparison while launching the university’s “Safe Place for Science,” a program that welcomes U.S.-based scholars concerned about research restrictions under...

France name eight uncapped players for Dunedin test

France name eight uncapped players for Dunedin test

France coach Fabien Galthie has named eight debutants, including five starters, in a depleted squad for their opening match of a three-test tour of New Zealand in Dunedin. Tom Spring is set to make his debut on the right wing in the clash on...

France fines Shein 40M euros over 'deceptive' sales practices

France fines Shein 40M euros over 'deceptive' sales practices

Paris (AFP) — France announced Thursday a record 40 million-euro fine against e-commerce giant Shein over “deceptive commercial practices” after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental...

French Air Traffic Controller Strike Grounds Flights Across Europe

French Air Traffic Controller Strike Grounds Flights Across Europe

A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers that began Thursday is causing major flight disruptions across Europe, with thousands of travelers affected and just as the busy summer travel season begins. Air traffic control unions are leading...

New Zealand All Blacks Vs. France Squads, Kickoff Time

New Zealand All Blacks Vs. France Squads, Kickoff Time

France will field at least five uncapped players in their first test against New Zealand All Blacks on July 5. Fabien Galthie will start Tom Spring (wing), Joris Segonds (fly-half), Alexandre Fischer (back row), Tyler Duguid (lock), and Giorgi...

Will The French Air Traffic Controllers’ July Strike Impact Your Travel? – Here’s What To Know

Will The French Air Traffic Controllers’ July Strike Impact Your Travel? – Here’s What To Know

On July 3 and July 4, amid the busy summer travel season, French air traffic controllers (ATC) are striking in an effort to spark industry changes in France. UNSA-ICNA, France’s second-largest air traffic controllers’ union, is participating in...

Analysis: Criticism over 'weak' squad will fuel France against All Blacks

Analysis: Criticism over 'weak' squad will fuel France against All Blacks

Former All Black Justin Marshall's comments this week will have lit the motivational fire for French coach Fabian Galthié, writes Patrick McKendry. France’s traditional unpredictability will likely be the main subject of conversation between...

'Bonne soirée, Lille' - Parade of riders at Tour de France teams presentation delights crowd with new team kits, national colours and free bottles

'Bonne soirée, Lille' - Parade of riders at Tour de France teams presentation delights crowd with new team kits, national colours and free bottles

The parade of 184 riders from the 23 teams participating in the 2025 Tour de France took place Thursday evening in Lille, two days ahead of the Grand Départ in the same city for the opening stage. It's not just a chance for fans to see the faces...

Smart Travel: French Air Traffic Controllers on Strike, Sustainability Gaps Revealed, Windstar Launches Winter Yacht Cruises and More

Smart Travel: French Air Traffic Controllers on Strike, Sustainability Gaps Revealed, Windstar Launches Winter Yacht Cruises and More

Looking to move groups through France this week? Not so fast—air traffic controllers are on strike, grounding hundreds of flights and causing ripple delays across Europe. Want to know what travelers say they prioritize versus what they actually...

Tour de France 2025: How to Watch a Free Livestream

Tour de France 2025: How to Watch a Free Livestream

Featuring five summit finishes, two challenging time trials, and a calf-shredding hilly final stage, this year's Tour de France looks set to be a climber-friendly edition of the world's most iconic bike race. Keep reading to find out the best live...

Pogba on France return: Still at 'stage one'

Pogba on France return: Still at 'stage one'

Paul Pogba has said that he hopes to make a return to the French national team but added that there are "stages" to the process, as he was officially presented by AS Monaco on Thursday. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder signed...

Paul Pogba Eyeing Comeback To France National Team; Calls It 'A Dream And A Bonus'

Paul Pogba Eyeing Comeback To France National Team; Calls It 'A Dream And A Bonus'

Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 20:19 IST The 32-year-old Pogba, who won the 2018 World Cup, has been absent since March 2022 due to injuries and a doping ban, Paul Pogba with AS Monaco (X)Paul Pogba expressed hope for a return to the French national...

Stripe Partners with TrueLayer to Launch Pay by Bank in France and Germany

Stripe Partners with TrueLayer to Launch Pay by Bank in France and Germany

Stripe and TrueLayer are launching pay-by-bank in France and Germany, offering real-time, secure payments that bypass card networks to reduce fees and improve conversion for merchants. The move signals growing momentum for open banking in Europe,...

Italy and France joins forces to fight forest fires

Italy and France joins forces to fight forest fires

Italian firefighters and volunteers from the forest firefighting corps of the Piedmont Region have been deployed to southern France to assist French civil protection in combating forest fires during the peak risk period. This collaborative...

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