France

Fierce Wildfire Stopped In Southern France, 500 Firefighters Were On Spot

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

One of France's biggest wildfires this year has been stopped after more than 500 firefighters battled for two days to protect homes and lives, emergency services said Thursday.

Tragic Footballer Emiliano Sala And Pilot "Exposed To Carbon Monoxide"

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Toxicology tests on Emiliano Sala showed a carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) saturation level of 58 percent, Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch explained on Wednesday.

Manchester City Fined By FIFA, Avoid Transfer Ban For "International Transfer Of Minors"

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Manchester City could have faced a transfer ban, but instead FIFA's Disciplinary Committee fined them 370,000 Swiss Francs.

Priyam Chatterjee Becomes First Indian Chef To Receive French Honour

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Priyam Chatterjee on Monday became the first Indian chef to be awarded the ''Chevalier de l''Ordre du Merite Agricoleto'' by the government of France to recognise his contribution towards reinventing the gastronomic scene in India.

Belgian Man Shot Dead By French Police After He Lunged At Cop With Knife

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 12, 2019

A French policeman shot and killed a homeless Belgian man in the southern town of Menton after the man, who had tried to slit his wrists, lunged at an officer with a knife, investigators said.

Why Giant Oyster, Caught For Food Festival, Was Thrown Back Into Water

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019

Oyster farmers in western France have sacrificed a seafood feast and put a mega-mollusc weighing 1.44 kilogrammes (3.2 pounds) back in the water after naming it "Georgette" in honour of a retiring worker.

Wantaway Laurent Koscielny Departs Arsenal For Bordeaux

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Laurent Koscielny was understood to be keen to move back to his homeland after nine seasons with Arsenal, having joined the Gunners in 2010 from Lorient.

Amazon Says French Clients to Bear Cost of France's New Digital Tax

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 2, 2019

Amazon plans to pass on the costs of France's new digital tax on internet giants to the businesses that use its Marketplace platform for finding customers.

Trump's Threat To Tax Wine "Completely Moronic," Says French Minister

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 30, 2019

French farming minister Didier Guillaume said on Tuesday U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to tax French wines was "completely moronic".

Patrice Evra Announces Retirement To Focus On Coaching

Agence France-Presse | Monday July 29, 2019

Patrice Evra made his name with Nice and Monaco before Alex Ferguson signed him for Manchester United in 2006.

Honda Deauville Touring Motorcycle May Be Re-Introduced

CarAndBike Team | Monday July 29, 2019

According to latest rumours from France, Honda may be planning to revive the Deauville range of touring motorcycles.

Bred At Altitude, Youthful Egan Bernal Lifts Colombian Cycling To New Heights

Agence France-Presse | Monday July 29, 2019

Egan Bernal, 22, became Colombia's first Tour de France winner and the youngest of any nationality since 1909.

At least 3 dead, 1 injured in shooting in southern France: Report

World News | ANI | Monday July 29, 2019

At least three people were killed and one person wounded in a shooting in Ollioules commune of the Var department in southeastern France on Sunday evening.

France To Reach Deal With US On Taxing Tech Giants By Next Month

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 28, 2019

France wants to reach a deal with the US on taxing tech giants by a G7 meeting in late August, Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said Saturday.

Trump Says US Could Tax French Wine in Retaliation for Digital Tax

Reuters | Saturday July 27, 2019

US President Donald Trump threatened to tax French wines on Friday in retaliation for France's recent proposal to levy a tax aimed at big US technology companies.