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France Battles ‘Monster’ Wildfire as Heatwaves Scorch Europe

Local temperatures will reach 40 Celsius on Thursday and stay high until Saturday,

2 years ago

Atiku Will Unite PDP + Igbokwe Says Wike And Tinubu Met In France – Trending With Ojy Okpe

Reactions have trailed the response by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Atiku Abubakar who on Thursday reacted…

2 years ago

ECOWAS, US, France Condemn Military Take-Over in Burkina Faso

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the coup d’etat in Burkina Faso, describing it as a…

3 years ago

France Announces Tighter Covid Restrictions Amid Omicron Surge

France has announced tighter Covid restrictions amid concerns over the Omicron variant. From 3 January, remote working will become compulsory…

3 years ago

France Invests €200,000 to Enhance Nigeria’s Women Agricultural Skills

France has invested €200,000 towards enhancing the rural women’s skills in producing higher value-added agricultural products and in leading their…

3 years ago

Buhari to Meet Macron on Wednesday During Four-Day Visit to France

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Paris, French capital, for a one-day official visit as guest of President Emmanuel Macron…

3 years ago

US, UK, Germany, France Take Up Iran Nuclear Pogram in Rome Talks

As Iran’s nuclear program makes troubling advances, President Joe Biden is set to huddle Saturday with European allies to talk…

3 years ago

France Seizes British Trawler in Post-Brexit Row Over Fishing Rights

France seized a British trawler fishing in its territorial waters without a licence on Thursday and issued a warning to…

3 years ago

France: US and Australia ‘Lying’ Over Defence Deal

France's foreign minister has accused Australia and the US of lying over a new security pact that prompted Paris to…

3 years ago

In Escalation Over Submarine Deal, France Recalls Envoys from US and Australia

France plunged into an unprecedented diplomatic crisis with the United States and Australia on Friday after it recalled its ambassadors…

3 years ago

France Warns Mali Against Deal with Russian Mercenary Firm

French Defence Minister Florence Parly has warned Mali against a deal with Russian private security group Wagner amid claims the…

3 years ago

UK Says It’s Ready to Send Migrant Boats Back to France

Britain has approved plans to turn away boats illegally carrying migrants to its shores, deepening a diplomatic rift with France…

3 years ago

Ten-man World Champions France Held to Disappointing Draw by Bosnia

World champions France were held to a disappointing 1-1 home draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina after playing almost half the…

3 years ago

Tokyo Olympics: US Beat France 87-82 to Claim Fourth Straight Gold Medal in Men’s Basketball

Tokyo Olympics: US Beat France 87-82 to Claim Fourth Straight Gold Medal in Men’s Basketball Team USA secured a fourth…

3 years ago

France: 200,000 Protest Against Covid Health Pass

Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry…

3 years ago

France Stun Reigning Basketball Champions USA to End 25-game Olympic Win Streak

The USA's men's basketball team saw their 25-game Olympic winning streak ended as they were stunned 83-76 by France in…

3 years ago

Thousands Protest in France, Italy, UK and Australia Amid Global Anger Against Covid Restrictions

Tens of thousands of people across several countries, including France and Italy, have protested against anti-covid measures, with the French…

3 years ago

Euro 2020: France, Portugal Advance as Ronaldo Ties International Goals Record in Draw

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo tied the all-time men's record for international goals with a pair of penalties in a 2-2 draw…

3 years ago

Euro 2020: Hungary Hold World Champions France to Surprise Draw

Tournament favourites France were held to a surprise 1-1 draw against Hungary in their second Euro 2020 Group F game…

3 years ago

World Champion France Beat Germany on Calamitous Own Goal By Hummels

France outclassed Germany in a 2020 European Championship victory whose scoreline belied the dominance of Didier Deschamps' team in their…

3 years ago