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France

Latest reporting on France (place): 78 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

Key facts

How many Rift Valley News stories mention France?
78 published stories name France.
When was France last in the news here?
The latest story is from 17 October 2026.
How far back does coverage of France go?
The earliest story in this archive is from 7 October 2026.
Which sections cover France?
Across the latest 24 stories: World (17), Africa (2), Arts & Culture (2), Sports (2).
Who else appears in coverage of France?
Named most often alongside France in the latest 24 stories: Donald Trump (2).

Latest coverage

  1. PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss

    PSG were trailing to an early goal by United States star Giovanni Reyna for Strasbourg at the Stade de la Meinau, and last year's Ballon d'Or winner Dembele then put a penalty wide in the 72nd minute.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  2. Walsh breaks her own 50 free world short course record

    Walsh's effort on Friday night in the 25-meter pool at the University of Virginia, where she competed collegiately, lowered her former mark of 22.83, set at the 2024 short course world championships in Budapest.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  3. Zverev stunned by Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals

    The 26th-ranked Davidovich Fokina fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play either Daniil Medvedev or fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the final on Sunday. The 27-year-old Spaniard combined grit, lightning-fast returns and graceful drop shots to stun the German, who will end the year world…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  4. Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain aim to build on recent progress at Strasbourg

    Fresh from their impressive 4-2 Champions League win on Manchester City’s home turf on Wednesday, PSG travel to Strasbourg on Saturday in Ligue 1. They aim to secure a fourth consecutive league win and maintain their growing momentum ahead of Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Barcelona.

    Sports · France 24 · Sports ·

  5. Did Chinese cars squeal on Norway's military?

    During a security exercise at Oslo airport on September 14-18, waiting soldiers tapping on their vehicle's screen discovered videos recorded by the onboard cameras, the Dagens Naeringsliv (DN) newspaper revealed.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  6. All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat

    Friday's vote was the first time in the anonymous informal polling that Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States used colored straws to indicate their vetoes, while the Security Council's 10 elected members continued to use plain markers.

    Africa · France 24 · World ·

  7. Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests

    With the rallies promising a fraught six month run-in to the country's presidential election, Paris authorities banned protests in the heart of the capital. The country's Yellow Vest movement, which eight years ago staged street protests against Macron's government, called Saturday's "yellow and…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  8. EU backs Ukraine on Starlink, but can't fill gap

    Ukraine reported restrictions this week on some Starlink internet terminals, which Kyiv says impeded its military ability to defend against Russian forces. Disruption to the service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX was flagged after a new souring of Kyiv's relations with President Donald Trump…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  9. Djokovic gets Basel wild card as ATP Finals race heats up

    It will be the first time Djokovic has played in Basel since the last of his three appearances in 2011. The 24-time Grand Slam winner claimed the 102nd title of his career in Beijing earlier this month but then lost his opening match at the Shanghai Masters.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  10. Swiss solar-powered plane altitude record confirmed

    The FAI governing body, holding its 120th general conference in Lausanne from Wednesday to Friday, validated the record attempt after verifying the flight data. The SolarStratos plane made the landmark flight from Sion airport in southwest Switzerland on August 12 last year, taking advantage of…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  11. Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again

    Both of them have latterly turned to personal projects, working with their wives -- film editor Tricia Cooke and actress Frances McDormand -- on movies such as "Honey Don't" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth".

    World · France 24 · World ·

  12. S.African rugby player Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup game

    A source close to the investigation said the 31-year-old lock was found in cardiac arrest in a shower cubicle that was locked from the inside. The public prosecutor in La Rochelle, western France, confirmed that an investigation had been opened to determine the cause of death, which occurred on the…

    Africa · France 24 · World ·

  13. The risks faced by women migrants in Europe

    This October marks 10 years since French police dismantled the notorious Calais "Jungle" camp. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin returns to the region to explore what has changed for migrants over the past decade.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  14. Munster eye fitting tribute to 'special' Foley in Racing reunion

    Foley died in his sleep aged 42 on October 16, 2016 due to a heart rhythm disorder just hours before the two teams were set to meet in the tournament. Foley spent more than two decades with Munster, winning the 2006 and 2008 Champions Cups.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  15. Marseille's woes continue with second consecutive Europa League defeat

    Things are going from bad to worse for Marseille. The French side suffered their second defeat in as many Europa League matches, losing 1-0 to Olympiakos. Lyon, meanwhile, are heading in the opposite direction, having secured a win over Premier League side Crystal Palace.

    Sports · France 24 · Sports ·