French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools
France is broadly supportive of stopping girls wearing the robe, but many Muslim women are unhappy.
2023-09-09 08:52
Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.
2023-09-07 17:46
'Mission: Impossible' star Emmanuelle Béart reveals she was victim of incest
French film actress Emmanuelle Béart has revealed that she was a victim of incest, continuing a national reckoning with child sexual abuse in France.
2023-09-06 20:58
French schools turn away girls wearing abayas as Muslim rights group challenges ban
Public schools in France have been turning away students for breaking a new national ban on the abaya, a long, robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women, as a rights group filed an appeal against the prohibition.
2023-09-06 20:49
King's French language skills to boost state visit
King Charles will be on a charm offensive on this month's rearranged state visit to France.
2023-09-06 19:25
20-year-old Ben Shelton upsets Frances Tiafoe to advance to US Open semifinal
Ben Shelton pulled off an upset against fellow American and world No. 10 Frances Tiafoe in four sets in the US Open quarterfinals early Wednesday.
2023-09-06 15:18
Tiafoe and Shelton make history in the first US Open quarterfinal between 2 Black men
History was made as Ben Shelton faced Frances Tiafoe in Tuesday's US Open quarterfinal.
2023-09-06 13:53
Rédoine Faïd trial: Top security for French 'jailbreak king'
Rédoine Faïd was one of France's most notorious gangsters when he escaped from prison in 2018.
2023-09-05 21:45
St Pierre and Miquelon profile
Provides an overview of St Pierre and Miquelon, and key facts about this French Atlantic territory.
2023-09-05 16:26
Portugal country profile
Provides an overview of Portugal, including key events and facts about this European country
2023-09-04 18:46
Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
2023-09-04 18:17
Germany country profile
Provides an overview of Germany, including key dates and facts about this European country.
2023-09-04 16:56