A woman and a child were killed in a fire in the eastern city of Lyon believed to have been sparked by a gas blast in a bakery, authorities said. The fire comes days after 10 people were killed in…
‘French Spiderman’ arrested after scaling Manila skyscraper (Punch)
French urban free-climber, Alain Robert was arrested on Tuesday, police said, after he scaled one of Manila’s tallest towers in his latest high-risk ascent. The 56-year old adventurer dubbed the “French spiderman” climbed the 47-storey GT Tower without safety equipment,…
France angered by Italy’s Africa remarks (BBC)
France has summoned Italy’s ambassador after the Italian deputy prime minister accused the French of exploiting Africa and fuelling migration. On Sunday, Luigi di Maio called on the European Union to impose sanctions on France for its policies in Africa.…
‘Yellow vest’ boxer sought over assault (BBC)
A former professional boxer who was filmed at the weekend punching a police officer on a bridge in central Paris during a “yellow vest” protest is being sought by police in France. In shocking images, the man is seen hitting…
France drops probe into attack that sparked Rwanda genocide (Guardian)
French judges have dropped their long-running investigation into the deadly 1994 attack on former Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana, which sparked the country’s genocide, a legal source told AFP on Wednesday. The probe has been a major source of tension between…
France boosts pay for police in wake of ‘yellow vest’ protests (Guardian)
The French government will give police officers a long-sought raise after a strike called in the wake of the “yellow vest” anti-government protests, which have strained security forces already on high alert after years of jihadist terror attacks. The accord…
Super Falcons in tough France 2019 draw (Nation)
Reigning African champions, Super Falcons, have been handed a tough section at next year’s FIFA after the draws were held b at a Seine Musicale in Paris yesterday. The draw was conducted by FIFA Legends Alex Scott and Louis Saha,…
Kante signs new five-year Chelsea deal (BBC)
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has signed a new five-year deal to keep him at the club until 2023. The France international, 27, has scored three goals in 81 Premier League appearances for the Blues after joining from Leicester City in…
Dutch beat France to relegate Germany (BBC)
The Netherlands deservedly beat France in the Uefa Nations League to end the world champions’ 15-game unbeaten run and relegate Germany. Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum struck from close range after Hugo Lloris parried a Ryan Babel shot. Lloris made a…
China says is no threat to EU, after Macron army call (Guardian)
China said on Wednesday that it had never posed a threat to Europe as it responded to a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron for a “European army” to defend the bloc against China, Russia, and even the US. “We…