France to begin air-dropping 40 tonnes of food aid into Gaza

France will begin air-dropping 40 tonnes of food supplies into the Gaza Strip from Jordan on Friday. The territory has been under a full blockade imposed by Israel for several months. “There will be several flights – four in total – each carrying...

President Donald Trump led US State department BACKS Elon Musk's X, slams France's investigations, says, 'free speech...'

The United States has strongly condemned France's criminal investigation into social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, calling it an act of "foreign censorship." The United States has strongly condemned France's criminal...

France to recognize Palestinian state, drawing Israeli reproach

(JNS) — French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Thursday that “consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,” Paris intends to recognize a Palestinian state. “I will make this solemn announcement before...

French president calls for full humanitarian access to Gaza, says airdrops ‘not enough’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for full humanitarian access to Gaza and said that the airdrops are “not enough,” Anadolu reports. “Airdrops are not enough. Israel must allow full humanitarian access to address the risk of...

Indonesia-France deepen transport ties with strategic collaboration

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi emphasized Indonesia's commitment to strengthening cooperation in the transportation sector with France. "Indonesia and France have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the...

Bastille Day 2025 at the Residence of France

The Embassy of France in Malta organised this year's French National Day ceremony at the Résidence of France on Tuesday 15 July. It was attended by the President of the Republic of Malta, H. E. Mrs Myriam Spiteri Debono, and the Minister for...

France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row

Jean-Noël Barrot said no further evacuations will take place until an investigation is completed/BBC SCREENSHOT France has suspended its programme for receiving Palestinians fleeing Gaza. The freeze will be in place while authorities investigate a...

French cyclist Aude Biannic says she rode cobbled classic Paris-Roubaix while unknowingly pregnant

French cyclist Aude Biannic has revealed that she was pregnant without knowing while riding cobbled classic Paris-Roubaix in 2024. Biannic, who races for Movistar Team did not take a test before the cobbled classics, Tour of Flanders and...

Tour de France Femmes GC analysis – 'Poker face' on Col du Granier as top contenders wait for decisive climb of the Madeleine

The organisers of the Tour de France Femmes were aiming for maximum GC tension heading into the final weekend of the race, and they've achieved just that, albeit at the expense of a dynamic battle for the yellow jersey throughout the week. Once...

Watch: Our Auxerre vs Ipswich Town preview in France

The duo discuss the key talking points going into the game as Kieran McKenna's men finish their pre-season campaign against the French top-flight side. They chat about the opposition, what we can expect to see, players who could feature, first...

Iran to Meet France in 2025 FIVB Boys’ U-19 World C’ship SF

Amir Naderi led Iran with 19 points, while Viktor Viljamaa collected 16 points for Finland. Iran is scheduled to meet France on Saturday. The championship is being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 24 to August 3.

France hits record for FDI screenings, imposes conditions on majority of clearances

Credit: shutterstock/sylv1rob1 The French government imposed mitigation remedies on more than half of its foreign investment screening approvals last year following a record 392 filings. Register for limited access Register to receive our...

France freezes Gaza evacuations after evacuee's alleged antisemitic posts

France has halted all evacuations of Palestinians from Gaza over alleged antisemitic content posted online by a student recently brought from the war-torn enclave. The freeze will remain in place until an internal investigation into the incident...

France to send 40 tonnes of aid to Gaza, but crisis deepens

PARIS: France has committed to sending 40 tonnes of emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza, with four separate flights from Jordan, each carrying 10 tonnes. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed the aid deliveries during an interview with...

France to halt all Gaza evacuations, deport Gazan student over antisemitic, Nazi social media posts

France drops 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Gaza as crisis worsens

Published on 01/08/2025 - 13:46 GMT+2 Forty tonnes of humanitarian aid were dropped this Friday to help the residents of Gaza, who are facing severe hunger, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, calling for the Strip to be "flooded with...

French rider Aude Biannic reveals she raced Paris-Roubaix whilst pregnant

French rider Aude Biannic (Movistar) has revealed that she raced the 2024 Paris-Roubaix Femmes and Tour of Flanders whilst pregnant, before finding out she was going to become a mother. Speaking to L'Équipe at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift,...

US slams French probe into Musk’s X as “foreign censorship”

Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): The United States has strongly condemned France's criminal investigation into social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, calling it an act of "foreign censorship," France 24 reported. In a statement...

Novak Djokovic invests in French football club Le Mans FC

SERBIAN tennis star Novak Djokovic has taken a stake in French football club Le Mans FC, the newly promoted Ligue 2 side confirmed on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam winner is among a group of high-profile investors backing the club. Former Formula...

France halts intake of Gazans over student's antisemitic posts

France said Friday it would suspend a programme receiving Palestinians from conflict-torn Gaza until an investigation into how a student accused of sharing antisemitic posts was allowed into the country was concluded. The move comes after...