#France

#France

The African country filed a case at the International Court of Justice in 2022, alleging France is violating international law by refusing to return assets seized during a corruption investigation into Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, a vice president of Equatorial Guinea and the son of long-serving President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mbasogo. Equatorial Guinea asked the court for a series of urgent orders, known as provisional measures, to return the swanky mansion on one of Paris's most prestigious streets, Avenue Foch,

The White Lotus season four rumors have been white hot lately. The hit HBO Max show's creator Mike White has landed on France to host the murder-mystery anthology's comically out-of-touch guests, per a new report from Deadline. While neither HBO nor White (who also serves as writer and director of the series) have confirmed the speculation, France, with its rich cultural history, idyllic landscapes, and a flair for all things luxury,

Those in France at least will now be partly powered via a CAPN, in addition to long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Data4 already has in place for solar and wind energy. The contract involves a "cost and risk-sharing mechanism" based on the actual volumes of energy produced - a so-called behind-the-meter arrangement where it can secure energy at a reduced cost over the long term.

France enjoyed a one-sided 57-10 victory over South Africa at Franklin's Gardens to take top spot in Women's Rugby World Cup Pool D, scoring nine tries with two each for Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez. They will take on Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter next Sunday in the last eight. The scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus earned a second straight player of the match award for orchestrating France's highest score over the Springbok Women in front of a sellout crowd of 15,000.

Josip Stanisic is not in Croatia squad against Faroe Islands tonight as he's attending the birth of his daughter in Germany. He should be in contention for the next game against Montenegro on Monday. Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano started for France. Olise scored and Upamecano continued his staunch defensive play: France has not conceded a single goal in its last 500 minutes of play with Dayot Upamecano on the field.

We all know that the summer we are experiencing is in many ways a turning point,

The family of a woman killed by an ex-partner who bombarded her with hundreds of messages and calls will ask a judge on Monday to force the French authorities to explain why they failed to protect her. Sandra Pla had complained to police three times about Mickael Falou's threatening behaviour over a period of six months, but her application for a protection order was rejected.

"This is not about creator safety, customer safety, or the well-being of the industry, but rather a politicised narrative that takes advantage of a tragic personal loss," Kick told BBC News.

The felling of an olive tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi, a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006, caused outrage in France.

A ferry linking Scotland to Europe could be one step closer to reality after a key border obstacle may be resolved. Ferry operator DFDS is planning on launching a service between the town of Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, and Dunkirk in France, as early as spring 2026, allowing for both passengers and freight to be transported between the countries.

They just said that they don't think the police will be sent out. We've literally gone to a camp, found a group of migrants holding life jackets, watch them get on to a public bus in plain sight of everyone. We watch them walk through Dunkirk. And we've given £800 million to France, we didn't see a police officer the whole day and now we've just phoned them. It doesn't sound they even going to bother to come out.

The Gare de l'Est train station in Paris has opened an 'espace calme', a quiet space for those sensitive to noise and light, particularly for autistic passengers.

Bouygues Telecom, France's third-largest phone carrier, has confirmed a data breach which exposed personal data belonging to millions of customers across the country. The breach, affecting 6.4 million of its 27 million customers, includes contact details, contractual data, civil status data, and International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs).

Mexico City celebrates the 700th anniversary of Tenochtitlan, marking its historical significance as the ancient Aztec capital that laid the foundation for the modern metropolis.

I am filing a case immediately with the Paris state prosecutors so that this man will be found and sanctions imposed to make an example of him, Patricia Miralles, minister for veterans and remembrance, wrote on X.

Three spectators died after a car driven by a 22-year-old racer veered off the road during an auto rally in France. The driver and co-driver were hospitalized but not in danger.

According to Medecins Sans Frontieres, a quarter of Gaza's young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened last week were malnourished. Rates of severe malnutrition in children under five have tripled in the last two weeks alone, attributed to Israel's policy of starvation.

France, known for rich history and beautiful scenery, is emerging as a top destination for digital nomads, offering vibrant cities and serene towns ideal for remote work.

France's military power is deeply rooted in a long-standing tradition, establishing it as one of the foremost military forces in Europe since the Napoleonic era. The nation has evolved its military capabilities, reinforcing its stature globally while integrating advanced technology from its leading defense contractor, Dassault Aviation.

The money collected at tollbooths on France's motorway network is allocated to private companies managing the roadways and is essential for maintaining them, ensuring their good condition.

Ann-Katrin Berger, a 34-year-old double cancer survivor, made a crucial save while back-pedaling out of her goal. She flung herself backwards and managed to claw the ball away, demonstrating tremendous strength and skill. Her action was pivotal in turning the tide for the German team, rallying them to maintain hope in a challenging quarter-final match against France, even as they played a man down and faced immense pressure.