UN General Assembly president assails Security Council
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Security Council has held few meetings devoted to the virus.
Pigeon sells for record 1.6 mn euros to Chinese fancier
New Kim won the 2018 crown as "Ace Pigeon Grand National Middle Distance" in competitions held at Chateauroux and Argenton-sur-Creuse in France.
Neymar counter sues FC Barcelona for €44 million after club demands for him to return overpayment
FC Barcelona sued Neymar Jr. for €8.5 million last week in relation to overpayments.
French forces kill Jihadist commander in Mali
The battle took place near Niaki, 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of central town Mopti, the armed forces said in a statement.
Patient dies after undergoing C-section with drunk anaesthetist
Upon her arrest, she was found to have an alcohol content of 2.38 grams per liter in her blood which is equivalent to 10 glasses of wine.
Azerbaijan claims capture of key Karabakh town, Armenia denies
Several attempts by Russia, France and the United States have failed to achieve a ceasefire.
Elite European anti-jihadist force takes first steps in Sahel
Dubbed Task Force Takuba, the new joint deployment marks a coup for France, which has sought partners in its long fight against Islamist militants in Africa's vast Sahel region.
Coronavirus latest: Fresh curbs for England and Italy as US sets new case record
More than 9.4 million people have been infected and 233,000 have died in the United States since the disease was first detected in China late last year.
France to ban Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves
Following a spate of Islamist attacks in recent weeks, France has also been taking steps to ban radical Islamist groups and to cut off foreign funds to them.
New coronavirus curbs spark exasperation, anger
The virus has killed at least 1,196,109 people worldwide since the outbreak emerged last December, infecting more than 46 million.
France makes new arrests over Nice church attack
It remains unclear if the suspected killer had outside help for the attack, which Macron has described as an act of "Islamist" terror.
Macron vows defiance after 'Islamist' knife attack in church kills three
The church killings come after the October 16 beheading in a Paris suburb of history teacher Samuel Paty by an extremist.
France terror attack: Country on 'emergency' footing after knifeman kills 3 at church
Several Muslim-majority countries have launched campaigns to boycott French products.
UK Covid update: Govt stands firm on local measures despite virus surge
Cases are doubling every nine days and rising in all age groups and regions, according to the ongoing study by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI.
Knifeman kills three in suspected terror attack at French church
French anti-terror prosecutors have opened an inquiry into what the city's Mayor Christian Estrosi called an "Islamo-fascist attack."
Erdogan vows action over 'disgusting' Charlie Hebdo cartoon
Erdogan called for a boycott of French products and questioned President Emmanuel Macron's sanity.
Covid update: Macron imposes new virus lockdown as French hospitals engulfed
The decision would cost between 50 and 75 billion euros of GDP.
Manchester United star Paul Pogba threatens to sue over fake news on quitting French team
Pogba says some media publications are using him to make fake headlines.
Turkey calls for France boycott as Islamic world backlash grows
France's largest employers' federation on Monday urged companies to "resist the blackmail" over the boycott calls.
Spain declares virus emergency as global cases soar
The WHO has warned that some countries are on a "dangerous track", with too many witnessing an exponential increase in cases.
France teacher beheading: Killer had 'contact' with jihadist in Syria
Two teenagers from Paty's school who pointed him out to his killer in return for 300-350 euros ($356-$414) were charged late Wednesday over the killing.
Two French women charged over 'racist' stabbing of veiled Muslim women
The main suspect has been placed in preventive custody while her friend has been released on bail, sources close to the investigation said.
Macron ramps up anti-extremism campaign in wake of beheading
The next edition of Charlie Hebdo, meanwhile, will feature the headline "The decapitated Republic" on its front page.
London startup partners with Hellmann's to test edible seaweed-based food packaging
The essential ingredient, seaweed, is farmed in northern France and is said to grow faster than paper or starch
Beheaded France teacher had been target of threats
On Saturday, hundreds of pupils, teachers and parents flooded to Paty's school to lay white roses.
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief
The World Bank on Monday said the debt of the world's 73 poorest countries grew 9.5 percent last year to a record $744 billion.
Cristiano Ronaldo in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus
The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed that the national team captain has tested positive after the matches against Spain and France.
France, Italy step up rescue efforts after floods
Despite forecasts of more rain, rescue efforts were to continue throughout Sunday.
Cities under fire as Armenia-Azerbaijan fighting intensifies
Russia, the United States and France have called for an immediate halt to the fighting.
France to enforce gradual ban on use of wild animals in circuses, marine parks
French Ecology Minister Barbara Pompili also said the country will no longer build any new aquariums in the future