France repatriates 51 children, mothers from Syrian camps
France has repatriated 35 French children and 16 mothers from camps in the northeast of Syria that hold family members of suspected ISIL (ISIS) armed group fighters.
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French court upholds ban on burkini swimsuits
France's highest administrative court has upheld a ban on full-body "burkini" swimsuits in public pools, rejecting an appeal by the city of Grenoble.
Macron loses majority in French legislative elections
Emmanuel Macron has lost control of the French National Assembly following a strong performance by a left alliance and the far-right, Less than two months after he was re-elected president.
France votes in 2nd round parliamentary elections
Voting has begun in France for the high-stakes, second-round parliamentary election, with a surge in support for the left-wing alliance threatening recently re-elected President Emmanuel Macron’s hopes for an outright majority.
Nigerian artist Ckay receives platinum plaque in France
Snepmusique, France's official music certification body has awarded Nigerian music artist, Ckay a platinum plaque for his song 'Emiliana.'
The announcement which was made on Instagram will be another recognition he is receiving from…
French Open: Djokovic Match A ‘Big Challenge,’ Says Nadal
Men's tennis world number five (5) Rafael Nadal understands it will be a "big challenge" for him to beat Novak Djokovic in Tuesday's French Open quarter-final, but the 13-time winner vowed not to shy away from a fight against the world…
Real Madrid Claims 14th UEFA Champions League Title
Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 14th UEFA Champions League title after beating Liverpool 1-0 in the final, courtesy of a goal from Vinicius Junior at the Stade de France in Paris.
The game kicked-off after a 36-minute delay…
Paris Gears Up For 2022 UEFA Champions League Final
The 2022 UEFA Champions League final between Spanish giants Real Madrid and England's Liverpool is set to take place on Saturday, May 28th at the Stade de France in Paris with kick-off set for 8pm Nigerian time/UK time.
France has not…
French Open: Nadal Stays On Course For Possible Djokovic Clash
Men's tennis world number five Rafael Nadal beat Dutch 26th seed Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the French Open third round on Friday to remain on course for a potential mouth-watering clash, against world number one Novak Djokovic…
Kylian Mbappe Signs Contract Extension With PSG Until 2025
France international Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract extension with Paris St Germain (PSG) that will keep him tied with the Ligue 1 side until 2025, the striker announced before the club's final match against Metz at the Parc des…